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Evaluation of an Easy-to-Use Protocol for Assessing Behaviors of Dogs Retiring From Commercial Breeding Kennels – 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

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

Evaluating FIDO: Developing and Pilot Testing the Field Instantaneous Dog Observation Tool – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Field assessments of the health and welfare of kenneled dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) must be both accurate and rapid. In order to facilitate such evaluations, especially by individuals with limited training in canine behavior and welfare, a non-invasive tool was developed and pilot-tested utilizing dogs housed in commercial breeding facilities. World Pet Association, Pet Food Institute

Canine Nutrition Infographic – Croney Research Group

Need to know the basics of canine nutrition? Look no further! You can also download a PDF of this handout to share or print. EXPERT REVIEWER Anna Kate Shoveller, PhD Professor and Champion Petfoods Chair in Canine and Feline Nutrition, Physiology and Metabolism...

Common Canine Heart Conditions: Croney Research Group

Heart disease (or cardiac disease) is an umbrella term for abnormalities of the heart’s structure or function. Approximately 1 in 10 dogs will experience heart disease in their lifetime. This handout reviews some of the most common heart conditions and the breeds most...

Inbreeding and line breeding: What you need to know – Croney Research Group

Humans developed dog breeds for specific physical and behavioral characteristics. Most of this selection happened over the last 200 years or so. Creating breeds required starting with a limited pool of dogs with certain desired traits. Dogs from that original group...