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Nutrition for the Lactating Dog
Dogs have additional nutritional needs during lactation. Learn more in this infographic you can also download to share or print. Lactation is the most nutritionally demanding life stage. Nutrient requirements are higher than during pregnancy Calories and water are the...
Quick Tips for Success: Environmental Enrichment in Kennels – Croney Research Group
Environmental enrichment is the provision of accommodation or enhancement to the kennel that improves the quality of animal care in various ways. Effective enrichment: a. increases the number and types of normal
behaviors dogs show. b. reduces abnormal behaviors. c. increases dog’s use of the space given to them. d. helps dogs to cope with stress by giving them the opportunity to have some control over themselves and aspects of their environment. Shreyer, T., Rezvani, T., Croney, C. (2021). Quick Tips for Success: Environmental Enrichment in Kennels. Life of Riley at Spring Point
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Research Summary: The Effect of Early Neurological Stimulation on Puppy Welfare
From the Croney Research Group Here is an accessible summary of a study we did on the effects of ENS on puppy welfare. You can read the original paper here. You can download the summary PDF by selecting “Download Full Resource” at the bottom of the page....
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...
Changes in Behaviour and Voluntary Physical Activity Exhibited by Sled Dogs Throughout Incremental Exercise Conditioning and Intermittent Rest Days – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Robinson, E., Thornton, E., Templeman, J.R., Croney, C., Niel, L. and Shoveller, A.K. (2021). Changes in Behaviour and Voluntary Physical Activity Exhibited by Sled Dogs throughout Incremental Exercise Conditioning and Intermittent Rest Days. Continue Reading Changes in Behaviour and Voluntary Physical Activity Exhibited by Sled Dogs Throughout Incremental Exercise Conditioning and Intermittent Rest Days – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP