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Early Play in Puppies & Safe Toys to Offer

from the Croney Research Group Puppies explore their environments as soon as their senses develop and they can move around. When puppies enter their third and fourth weeks of life, they begin playing with objects. They will start nosing and mouthing toys, if offered....

Puppy Developmental Stages – Croney Research Group

From the Croney Research Group A puppy’s early life is a period of rapid physical, sensory, and behavioral development. They quickly attain new skills and abilities. As puppies progress through developmental stages their experience of the world changes. Understanding...

Research Summary: The Effect of Early Neurological Stimulation on Puppy Welfare

From the Croney Research Group Here is an accessible summary of a study we did on the effects of ENS on puppy welfare. You can read the original paper here. You can download the summary PDF by selecting “Download Full Resource” at the bottom of the page....

The Effect of Transportation on Puppy Welfare

Short graphical summary of the Croney Research Group study on the impact of transportation on puppy...

Dam Welfare in Commercial Breeding Kennels

Short graphical summary of the Croney Research Group study on changes in physical and behavioral signs of dam welfare during pregnancy, lactation and...

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS): Implications for Canine Welfare and Management – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Effects, applications, and limitations of Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) The Stanton Foundation