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Social Housing for Kenneled Dogs – Croney Research Group

Social Housing for Kenneled Dogs – Croney Research Group

Why should we consider pair or group housing for dogs in kennels? Dogs are considered a socially gregarious species, and many dogs enjoy living with other dogs. Pair or group-housing is a common standard of care for dogs living in kennels (e.g., laboratories,...




Evaluating rehoming candidates in commercial breeding kennels

Evaluating rehoming candidates in commercial breeding kennels

The aims of this study were: 1) to identify dogs in CB kennels that may have challenges when rehomed and 2) to identify breeder practices associated with dogs scored as high or low risk for challenges Methods 283 dogs (37 breeds) from 17 USDA licensed CB kennels...




Managing Germs in the Kennel Environment: Croney Research Group

Managing Germs in the Kennel Environment: Croney Research Group

Choosing Your Disinfectant What does it mean to clean, disinfect, sanitize, or sterilize? Cleaning: Physical removal of dirt and debris using water and a detergent such as soap Sanitizing: Cleaning/disinfecting to lower the number of germs to a safe level...