Dog

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).

Use of dog metabolism cages and slings

Results of a review of dog metabolism cage design and use in the UKare presented and refinement recommendations made. None of the metabolism cages for which data was gathered meet the size recommended by the current UK Code of Practice.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Robb, D. 2001. Use of dog metabolism cages and slings. Animal Technology 52, 50-52.

A cart cage for transferring macaques, capuchins, and small dogs

A novel mobile monkey transport cart cage allows ease of handling, safety, secure holding, good visual access to the monkeys, room for large macaques, and ease of assembly, all at a modest cost.

Year Published: 2001Topics: HandlingAnimal Type: Capuchin, Dog, Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Lowery, T. 2001. A cart cage for transferring macaques, capuchins, and small dogs. Lab Animal 30(1), 45-46.

Comfortable quarters for dogs in research institutions

Practical recommendations for the species-adequate housing and handling of dogs. Dog kennel design should: keep the animal(s) in good physical and mental health, permit easy handling of the dog(s) by personnl be large enough to allow group housing of compatible...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Hubrecht, R. C. 2002. Comfortable quarters for dogs in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Ninth Edition. Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. (eds.), 57-65. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Extended acclimatization is required to eliminate stress effects of periodic blood-sampling procedures on vasoactive hormones and blood volume in beagle dogs

Important in all experimental animal studies is the need to control stress stimuli associated with environmental change and experimental procedures. As the stress response involves alterations in levels of vasoactive hormones, ensuing changes in cardiovascular parameters [plasma renin,epinephrine, norepinephrine, aldosterone,...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Slaughter, M. R., Birmingham, J. M. et al. 2002. Extended acclimatization is required to eliminate stress effects of periodic blood-sampling procedures on vasoactive hormones and blood volume in beagle dogs . Laboratory Animals 36, 403-410.