Fear Free Shelters: Dog Housing Basics

Anyone who works in a shelter can agree that it is difficult to create an environment for dogs that helps them relax! Dogs want to be in homes, not in the shelter, so it can be a tricky problem. What can we do with housing to create the best possible Fear Free temporary home? Here are some tried-and-true dog housing basics for a Fear Free shelter experience.

Fear free shelters: Dog housing basics. Fear Free Pets. (2021). Retrieved March 4, 2022, from https://fearfreepets.com/fear-free-shelters-dog-housing-basics/

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Topic(s): Designs that Support Good Welfare, Environment, Kennel Design, Shelter and Rescue

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