An overview of how environmental factors such as noise, odors, ventilation, temperature, and lighting can impact the welfare of dogs in kennels. Hurt, M., Daigle, C., and Croney, C. (2015). Promoting the welfare of kenneled dogs: Environmental considerations. Purdue Extension World Pet Association, Pet Food Institute Continue Reading Promoting the Welfare of Kenneled Dogs: Environmental Considerations – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Croney C, Hurt M, Stella J. (2016, May). The role of caretaker interactions in environmental enrichment for kenneled dogs. Human interactions as enrichment for dogs in kennels and the benefits for dogs and their caretakers. World Pet Associaiton, Pet Food Institute Continue Reading The Role of Caretaker Interactions in Environmental Enrichment for Kenneled Dogs – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
An overview of the effects of flooring on the health, behavior, and welfare of dogs in kennels, potential improvements and recommended guidelines. Garvey M, Stella J, Croney C. (2016, March). Implementing Environmental Enrichment for Dogs World Pet Association, Pet Food Institute Continue Reading Effects of Flooring on Animal Health and Well-Being: Implications for Kenneled Dogs – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Objective, reliable behavioral tests are needed to refine on-site welfare assessments of dogs housed at commercial breeding (CB) kennels and provide a basis to inform predictions of their behavior when retired from such kennels. This study tested the reliability, construct validity, and applicability of a protocol for the behavioral assessment of dogs from CB kennels that might be useful in comprehensive welfare assessments of this population. Stanton Foundation Continue Reading Evaluation of an Easy-to-Use Protocol for Assessing Behaviors of Dogs Retiring From Commercial Breeding Kennels – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Effects, applications, and limitations of Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) The Stanton Foundation Continue Reading Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS): Implications for Canine Welfare and Management – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
