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Social Housing for Kenneled Dogs – Croney Research Group

Why should we consider pair or group housing for dogs in kennels? Dogs are considered a socially gregarious species, and many dogs enjoy living with other dogs. Pair or group-housing is a common standard of care for dogs living in kennels (e.g., laboratories,...

Basic Training for Kenneled Dogs: Croney Research Group

Why Train Your Dogs? Training: Helps you have good relationships with your dogs Reduces the frequency of problem behaviors (such as fear of strangers and jumping up on people) Increases comfort during basic care (such as grooming and veterinary care) Prepares your...

Quick Tips for Success: Puppy Body Handling – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Getting puppies comfortable with handling when they are young (3-14 weeks of age) is critical. All dogs will need to be handled regularly for grooming and veterinary care. Starting early will help them be comfortable with handling as adults. Both familiar caretakers...

Puppy Body Handling Checklist – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Shreyer, T., Rezvani, T., Croney, C. (2022) Puppy Body Handling Checklist. https://caninewelfare.centers.purdue.edu//behavior/social-interactions/dog-to-person-low-stress-handling/

Training your kennel dogs to wear collars and a lead: Croney Research Group

A slip lead is a common tool for moving dogs around in kennels, veterinary hospitals, and animal shelters. However, they aren’t especially practical for taking dogs on walks or other places that dogs may go with their new owners. Training your dogs to accept wearing a...

Adult Dog Body Handling Checklist – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Shreyer, T., Rezvani, T., Croney, C. (2021). Adult Dog Body Handling Checklist. Life of Riley at Spring Point