Kennel Design with welfare considerations
Effective kennel design can improve dogs’ physical and mental health. When building a new kennel or modifying an old one, factors to consider include:
- the breed(s) and size of the dogs
- the materials used for flooring type, the impact on noise level, and ease of cleaning
- safety of materials and design
- the sizes and locations of play yards, whelping, nursery, and quarantine areas
- the complexity of the environment from platforms, stairs, surfaces, and resting areas
Design kennels with separate quarantine, exam, and medical treatment areas. Locate whelping and nursery areas away from high traffic areas. Kennel design should make cleaning, observation, and interaction with the dogs easy for caretakers.
Both the size and complexity of living spaces are important for dog welfare. More space allows for more complexity.
Complex environments are good for dogs. Complex living and play areas increase activity that is good for their health. Elements that allow dogs to perform natural behaviors can decrease undesirable behaviors. Larger kennels allow for social housing that is good for social dogs!
kennel design with welfare considerations Library
Bare Bones – If you only have a few minutes for the basics
Incorporating Canine Behavior and Welfare Into Kennel Design - Croney Research Group
Quick Tips for Success: Kennel Design with Behavior and Welfare Considerations - Croney Research Group
Social Housing for Kenneled Dogs - Croney Research Group
Environmental Sources of Stress for Kenneled Dogs: Space and Flooring – Croney Research Group
SNACKS – If you want to learn more
Does Long-term Tethering of Dogs Negatively Impact Their Well-being? - CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Promoting the Welfare of Kenneled Dogs: Space Allocations and Exercise - Croney Research Group
Promoting the Welfare of Kenneled Dogs: Environmental Considerations - CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Effects of Flooring on Animal Health and Well-Being: Implications for Kenneled Dogs - CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Setting Puppies and Dogs Up For Success: Designing Kennels With Behavior and Welfare Considerations In Mind - CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Enterprise Budgeting and Partial Budgeting for Dog Breeders - CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Meeting the Behavioral Needs of Kenneled Dogs - CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
Color Me Fear Free
22 Easy DIY Dog Playground Ideas For Small Backyard
Reducing Stress by Design
Gaps in Scientific Research Related to Canine-Breeding Considerations
Designing For How Animals Hear
Kibble – If you want to take a deep dive into the science
Does Flooring Substrate Impact Kennel and Dog Cleanliness in Commercial Breeding Facilities? - CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP
The Effects of Kennel Size and Exercise on the Behaviour and Stress Physiology of Individually-Housed Greyhounds
Correlates of Pen Size and Housing Conditions on the Behaviour of Kennelled Dogs
Environmentally Enriched Dog Housing
Identifying Environmental and Management Factors That May Be Associated With the Quality of Life of Kennelled Dogs (Canis familiaris)
Physiological, Physical and Behavioural Changes in Dogs (Canis familiaris) When Kennelled: Testing the Validity of Stress Parameters
Additional Resources to Support Dogs in Other Environments
SHELTER & RESCUE
Dogs living in shelter or rescue kennels face challenges specific to their living environments. Practical applications for their management and care may also differ. Additional resources for their caretakers, including those caring for dogs in home-based foster systems or rescue networks, are provided to support efforts to improve, maintain, and protect their welfare.
PET FAMILIES
Dogs living in homes as family pets face challenges specific to their living environments. Practical applications for their management and care may also differ. Additional resources for their caretakers, support the human-animal bond, keep pets in their homes, and improve, maintain, and protect their welfare.
Research & Teaching
Dogs living in research or teaching kennels face challenges specific to their living environments. Practical applications for their management and care may also differ. Additional resources for their caretakers are provided to support efforts to improve, maintain, and protect their welfare.
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