.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
It is important to understand how the flooring substrate used in dog housing impacts dog health and well-being. Aspects to consider include paw, elbow, and hock health, the cleanliness of the dog, and the ability of the floors to be cleaned easily and thoroughly. World Pet Association, Pet Food Institute Continue Reading Does Flooring Substrate Impact Kennel and Dog Cleanliness in Commercial Breeding Facilities? – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Croney C, Shreyer T. Setting Puppies and Dogs Up for Success: Designing Kennels with Behavior and Welfare Considerations in Mind. Environment kennel design welfare The Stanton Foundation Continue Reading Setting Puppies and Dogs Up For Success: Designing Kennels With Behavior and Welfare Considerations In Mind – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Shreyer, T., Rezvani, T., Croney, C. (2022) Early Exposure for Puppies. https://caninewelfare.centers.purdue.edu//behavior/socialization/ Continue Reading Early Exposure for Puppies – Croney Research Group
What is Early Exposure? Early exposure is similar to how we socialize puppies with humans and other dogs/animals. In this case, we give puppies exposure to sounds, sights, surfaces, and situations. We focus on things they are likely to experience in their adult living...
Romaniuk, A.C., Diana, A., Barnard, S., Weller, J.E., Espinosa, U.B., Dangoudoubiyam, S., Shreyer, T., Arnott, G., Croney, C. (2022). The effect of transportation on puppy welfare from commercial breeding kennels to a distributor. Animals 12, 3379. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12233379 Continue Reading The Effect of Transportation on Puppy Welfare From Commercial Breeding Kennels to a Distributor – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
