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 Continue Reading Evaluating FIDO: Developing and Pilot Testing the Field Instantaneous Dog Observation Tool – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Disposal of dogs retired from commercial breeding facilities presents a scientific and ethical problem. This pilot study aimed to develop criteria for identifying commercial breeding (CB) dogs likely to be at risk for problems during transitioning to rehoming, and to identify breeder practices associated with higher and lower risk. Stella J., Shreyer T., Ha J., Croney C. (2019). Improving canine welfare in commercial breeding (CB) operations: Evaluating rehoming candidates. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 104861. Stanton Foundation Continue Reading Improving Canine Welfare in Commercial Breeding (CB) Operations: Evaluating Rehoming Candidates – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
.Stella, J.L., Bauer A.E., Croney, C.C. (2018) A cross sectional study to estimate prevalence of periodontal disease in a population of dogs (Canis familiaris) in commercial breeding facilities in Indiana and Illinois. WORLD PET ASSOCIATION, PET FOOD INSTITUTE Continue Reading A Cross-Sectional Study to Estimate Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in a Population of Dogs (Canis familiaris) in Commercial Breeding Facilities in Indiana and Illinois – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Understanding the behavioral welfare of dogs in commercial breeding kennels (CBKs) is important for improving breeders’ management practices as well as dog welfare. In the current study, breeding dogs from CBKs were exposed to novel stimuli to evaluate their behavioral responses, with emphasis on indicators of fear. Pritchett,M., Barnard,S., Croney, C. Socialization in Commercial Breeding Kennels: The Use of Novel Stimuli to Measure Social and Non-Social Fear in Dogs. Animals 2021, 11, 890. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11030890. The Stanton Foundation Continue Reading Socialization in Commercial Breeding Kennels: The Use of Novel Stimuli to Measure Social and Non-Social Fear in Dogs – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
