An overview of the effects of flooring on the health, behavior, and welfare of dogs in kennels, potential improvements and recommended guidelines. Garvey M, Stella J, Croney C. (2016, March). Implementing Environmental Enrichment for Dogs World Pet Association, Pet Food Institute Continue Reading Effects of Flooring on Animal Health and Well-Being: Implications for Kenneled Dogs – 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
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
Barnard S, Flint H, Diana A, Shreyer T, Arrazola A, Serpell J, et al. (2023) Management and behavioral factors associated with rehoming outcomes of dogs retired from commercial breeding kennels. PLoS ONE 18(3): e0282459. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282459 Continue Reading Management and Behavioral Factors Associated With Rehoming Outcomes of Dogs Retired from Commercial Breeding Kennels – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Bir C, Widmar N, Croney C. (2017, February). Enterprise Budgeting and Partial Budgeting for Dog Breeders. Retrieved March 26, 2021, from https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/EC/EC-812-W.pdf?_ga=2.75773397.1115996158.1616764053-812871525.1561580248 Continue Reading Enterprise Budgeting and Partial Budgeting for Dog Breeders – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
