Dog

A comparison of social and environmental enrichment methods for laboratory housed dogs

Group- and pair-housed beagles were studied. Following 2 months of environmental enrichment [with rawhide, Gumabone?, plastic tubing], dogs spent a substantial proportion of their time (24%) using the toys. ... Environment-enriched dogs solicited less play, played less and spent less...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Hubrecht, R. C. 1993. A comparison of social and environmental enrichment methods for laboratory housed dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 37, 345-361.

Group housing dogs on GLP toxicology studies

The take home message from all of this is quite simple: dogs on many GLP [good laboratory practice] toxicological studies can be housed in groups. This concept is, at the very least, worth of consideration. In fact, we highly recommend...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Hickey, T. E. 1993. Group housing dogs on GLP toxicology studies. In: Refinement and Reduction in Animal Testing. Niemi, S. M. , Willson, J. E. (eds), 73-77. Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW), Bethesda, MD.

Guide to the Care and Use of Experimental Animals, Volume 1, 2nd Edition [Dogs]

A thorough guide to the species-appropriate housing and handling of dogs. Unless contra-indicated by the protocol, medical condition, or the animal's aggressiveness, dogs should be paired or group housed with conspecifics in cages or runs, with space adequate for active...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Canadian Council on Animal Care, Olfert, E. D., Cross, B. M. et al. 1993. Guide to the Care and Use of Experimental Animals, Volume 1, 2nd Edition [Dogs]. Canadian Council on Animal Care, Ottawa, Canada.

The effect of cage size on play and aggression between dogs in purpose-bred Beagles

There were no difference in aggression or play [in groups of female Beagles tested in barren cages], but the dogs did put significantly more distance between themselves in the large cage. ... When given a larger cage, the dogs use...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Bebak, J., Beck, A. M. 1993. The effect of cage size on play and aggression between dogs in purpose-bred Beagles. Laboratory Animal Science 43, 457-459.

Time spent in active and inactive basic behaviour among laboratory beagles housed singly in cages

All the dogs were regularly more active when personnel were present.

Year Published: 1994Topics: Housing, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Helppi, J., Kaliste-Korhonen, E., Pelkonen 1994. Time spent in active and inactive basic behaviour among laboratory beagles housed singly in cages. In: Proceedings of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations [FELASA] Symposium. Bunyan, J. (ed), 352-354. Royal Society of Medicine Press, London, UK.

The Accommodation of Laboratory Animals in Accordance with Animal Welfare Requirements: Dogs

Basic rules for the adequate housing and handling of dogs in the research laboratory setting are outlined. Exercise outside the cage is necessary at least once a day and of not less than 30 minutes total duration.... Housing of dogs...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Gartner, K., Baumans, V., Brain, P. F. et al. 1994. Dogs. In: The Accommodation of Laboratory Animals in Accordance With Animal Welfare Requirements. Proceedings of an International Workshop Held at the Bundesgesundheitsamt, Berlin [The Berlin Workshop]. O'Donoghue, P. N. (ed), 39-46. Bundesministerium f?r Ern?hrung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten, Bonn, Germany.

Laboratory Animal Management: Dogs

This book examines controversies over proper cage sizes and interpretation of federal requirements for exercise. Minimum recommendations on husbandry practices and guidelines on how to recognize and alleviate pain and distress in research dogs are included.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Dog

Citation: National Research Council 1994. Laboratory Animal Management: Dogs . National Academy Press, Washington, DC.

Provision of environmentally enriched housing for dogs

Species-adequate housing arrangements for laboratory dogs are described. All dogs receive regular outdoor group exercise and socialisation which we consider essential for their mental and physical health.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Loveridge, G. G. 1994. Provision of environmentally enriched housing for dogs. Animal Technology 45, 1-19.

Dog housing – is there scope for improvement? In: Proceedings of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations [FELASA] Symposium

The toys/chews were extensively used by the dogs for over 24% of their time and thus over the 2-month study habituation was not a problem. .. After platform with stairs were added to the pens, the dogs spent over 50%...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Hubrecht, R. C. 1994. Dog housing - is there scope for improvement? In: Proceedings of the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations [FELASA] Symposium. Bunyan, J. (ed), 45-49. Royal Society of Medicine Press, London, UK.

Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare – Chapter on Carnivores: Dogs and Cats

Environmental enrichment caters for the behavioural needs of the animals, and improves their health and welfare as much as any other environmental factor. The provision of play articles or bedding may be a simple way to achieve environmental enrichment, allowing...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Cat, Dog

Citation: Wolfensohn, S. , Lloyd, M. 1994. Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and Welfare - Chapter on Carnivores: Dogs and Cats. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.