Selection, Acclimation, Training, and Preparation of Dogs for the Research Setting

Scientific Journal Articles

Dogs have made and will continue to make valuable contributions as animal models in biomedical research. A comprehensive approach from time of breeding through completion of in-life usage is necessary to ensure that high quality dog models are used in studies. This approach ensures good care and minimizes the impact of interanimal variability on experimental results.

Meunier, L. D. (2006). Selection, acclimation, training, and preparation of dogs for the research setting. ILAR Journal, 47(4), 326–347. https://doi.org/10.1093/ilar.47.4.326

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Topic(s): Research and Teaching, Socialization