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Revised Proposals for Dogs

Valuable recommendations for the adequate housing of beagle dogs.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Convention of the Council of Europe 2000. Revised Proposals for Dogs. Council of Europe, Strasbourg, France.

Guidelines for Exercising Dogs

A practicable exercise program - including cage space stipulations - for dogs is outlined. A record of exercise and/or contact shall be maintained by the attending veterinarian, and shall be displayed andeasily accessible on each cage/run/room. This record shall show...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Dog

Citation: University of Florida 2000. Guidelines for Exercising Dogs. University of Florida - Animal Care & Use, Gainesville, FL.

Animal-assisted therapy – magic or medicine?

A sound theoretical basis supported by scientifically measured physiological parameters is needed to gain medical support for animal-assisted therapy. Six neurochemicals associated with a decrease in blood pressure were measured in humans (n=18) and dogs (n=18) before and after positive...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Odendaal, J. S. 2000. Animal-assisted therapy - magic or medicine? Journal of Psychosomatic Research 49(4), 275-280.

Refinements in animal care and welfare

An environmental enrichment program for group-housed dogs is briefly outlined.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Frith, J. 2000. Refinements in animal care and welfare. Animal Technology 51, 125-127.

The influence of environmental change on the behaviour of sheltered dogs

Increased human contact resulted in dogs spending more time at the front of the enclosure, more time standing, and slightly more time barking. ... Suspending a toy at the front of the pen exerted no effect on dog behaviour.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Wells, D. L., Hepper, P. G. 2000. The influence of environmental change on the behaviour of sheltered dogs . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 68, 151-162.

Behavioural and hormonal indicators of enduring environmental stress in dogs

Four groups of dogs, which had been subjected to housing conditions of varying quality for years, were assumed to experience different levels of stress. The groups were compared for behavioural and hormonal parameters in order to identifY measures that indicate...

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Beerda B, Schilder MBH, van Hoof JA, et al. 2000. Behavioural and hormonal indicators of enduring environmental stress in dogs. Animal Welfare. 9;49-62.

A novel approach for addressing enrichment and exercise for dogs in a reaching institution

An IACUC approved, successfully tested [with four beagle dogs] program to foster positive human-animal interactions [a retirement home was visited on a regular basis] and exercise [via preparatory training program] is described.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Hammer, J. G. 2001. A novel approach for addressing enrichment and exercise for dogs in a reaching institution. Lab Animal 30(7), 26-29.

A practical dog bed for environmental enrichment for geriatric beagles, with applications for puppies and other small dogs

The dogs were initially housed in kennel runs equipped with elevated benches, but it became apparent that some of the oldest animals had difficulties jumping down from them. To improve animal safety and comfort, practical dog beds were made out...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Eisele, P. 2001. A practical dog bed for environmental enrichment for geriatric beagles, with applications for puppies and other small dogs. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 40(3), 36-38.

Quiet those barking dogs

A 'white noise' stereo system was used, along with new age music, to effectively decrease the amount and intensity of the barking dogs. Abstract also published in Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 40(4), 91, 2001.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Kilcullen-Steiner, C., Mitchell, A. 2001. Quiet those barking dogs. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 103 (Abstract).

Environmental enrichment in a canine production facility

Enrichment is possible through selective use of materials and creative designs e.g., two-tiered cages interconnected with walk-up ram.Abstract also published in Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 40 (4), 95, 2001.

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Scipioni Ball, R. 2001. Environmental enrichment in a canine production facility. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 106 (Abstract).