Reeder, J. (2021, March 23). New Shelter model seeks to reduce stress in Shelter Dogs. Fear Free Happy Homes. Retrieved December 14, 2022, from https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/new-shelter-model-seeks-to-reduce-stress-in-shelter-dogs/ Continue Reading New Shelter Model Seeks to Reduce Stress in Shelter Dogs
Hiby, E.F., Rooney, N.J., and Bradshaw, J.W.S. (2006). Behavioural and physiological responses of dogs entering re-homing kennels. Environment kennel design welfare Continue Reading Behavioural and Physiological Responses of Dogs Entering Re-Homing Kennels
This study explored the influence of five types of olfactory stimulation (control, lavender, chamomile, rosemary and peppermint) on the behaviour of 55 dogs housed in a rescue shelter. The dogs were exposed to each type of olfactory stimulation, through the diffusion of essential oils, for 4 h a day for 5 days, with an intervening period of 2 days between conditions. The dogs’ behaviour was recorded on days 1, 3 and 5, during each condition of olfactory stimulation. Certain aspects of the dogs’ behaviour were influenced by the odours. Continue Reading The Influence of Olfactory Stimulation on the Behaviour of Dogs Housed in a Rescue Shelter
Tuozzi, A., Arhant, C., Anderle, K., Backes, J., Cords, C., Magierski, V., . . . Windschnurer, I. (2021). Effects of human presence and voice on the behaviour of shelter dogs and cats: A preliminary study. Animals : An Open Access Journal from MDPI, 11(2), 10.3390/ani11020406. doi:406 [pii] Continue Reading Effects Of Human Presence And Voice On The Behaviour Of Shelter Dogs And Cats: A Preliminary Study
Protopopova, A., Hauser, H., Goldman, K.J., Wynne, C.D.L., (2018). The effects of exercise and calm interactions on in-kennel behavior of shelter dogs. Behavioural Processes, 146, 54-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2017.11.013. Continue Reading The Effects of Exercise and Calm Interactions on In-Kennel Behavior of Shelter Dogs
An introduction into animal welfare, why it is important, and how it is different from animal rights. Continue Reading Animal Welfare and Animal Rights: Ethics, Science and Explanations