Dog

The effect of auditory stimulation on the behaviour and public perception of sheltered dogs

Classical music enouraged dogs to spend less time barking and more time resting, whilst heavy metal music resulted in dogs spending more time barking and less time resting.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Wells, D. L., Graham, L., Hepper, P. G. 2004. The effect of auditory stimulation on the behaviour and public perception of sheltered dogs. Animal Welfare 13(S), 258 (Abstract).

The influence of toys on the behaviour and welfare of kenneled dogs

Enrichment through the provision of typs may have a positive effect upon the welfare of sheltered dogs, helping to reduce boredom. ... The dogs' interest in the toys waned over time, but the speed of habituation to the Nylabone chew...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Wells, D. L. 2004. The influence of toys on the behaviour and welfare of kenneled dogs. Animal Welfare 13, 367-373.

A review of environmental enrichment for kennelled dogs, Canis familiaris

Two types of general enrichment method are discussed, namely animate (i.e. enrichment through the provision of social contacts with conspecifics and humans) and inanimate (i.e. enrichment through the provision of toys, cage furniture, auditory and olfactory stimulation). The benefits and,...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Wells, D. L. 2004. A review of environmental enrichment for kennelled dogs, Canis familiaris. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 85, 307-317.

Husbandry refinements for rodents, dogs and non-human primates used in telemtry procedures – Sevenths report of the BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW Joint Working Group on Refinment, Part B

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Dog, Nonhuman Primate, Rodent

Citation: Hawkins, P., Morton, D. B., Bevan, R. et al. 2004. Husbandry refinements for rodents, dogs and non-human primates used in telemtry procedures - Sevenths report of the BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW Joint Working Group on Refinment, Part B. Laboratory Animals 38, in press.

Housing, care and environmental factors

General discussion on husbandry and regulatory issues pertaining to the housing and care of laboratory animals.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: All/General, Dog, Guinea Pig, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Hansen, A. K. , Baumans, V. 2004. Housing, care and environmental factors. In: The Welfare of Laboratory Animals. Kaliste, E. (ed), 37-50. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

Working with pound dogs in the research laboratory: a discussion by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum

To summarize, working with pound dogs is emotionally more challenging but at the same time often more rewarding than working with purpose-bred dogs. The affectionate human attachment is a warranty for the pound dog to receiving optimal care and being...

Year Published: 2004Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Barley, J. B., Bell, L., Duff, R. et al. 2004. Working with pound dogs in the research laboratory: a discussion by the Laboratory Animal Refinement & Enrichment Forum. Animal Technology and Welfare 3(3), 165-167.

A canine socialization and training program at the National Institutes of Health

Well-socialized and obedient dogs are easier to handle and may make better research models. The authors describe the program they have implemented at the NIH, which has benefited both the animals and their caretakers.

Year Published: 2004Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Adams, K. M., Navarro, A. M., Hutchinson, E. K. et al. 2004. A canine socialization and training program at the National Institutes of Health. Lab Animal 33(1), 32-36.

Enrichment strategies for laboratory animals form the viewpoint of clinical veterinary behavioral medicine: Emphasis on cats and dogs

Understanding the range of behaviors, behavioral choices, and cognitive stimulation that cats and dogs exhibit under non-laboratory conditions can increase the ability of investigators to predict which enrichments are likely to be the most successful in the laboratory. Many of...

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Cat, Dog

Citation: Overall, K. L., Dyer, D. 2005. Enrichment strategies for laboratory animals form the viewpoint of clinical veterinary behavioral medicine: Emphasis on cats and dogs. ILAR Journal 46(2), 202-216.

The influence of visual stimulation on the behaviour of dogs housed in a rescue shelter

The dogs in this investigation directed relatively little attention towards the television monitors and habituated to their presence within a short period of time.

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Graham, L., Wells, D. L., Hepper, P. G. 2005. The influence of visual stimulation on the behaviour of dogs housed in a rescue shelter. Animal Welfare 14, 143-148.

How to teach an old dog new tricks

The dogs within GlaxoSmithKline are trained for procedures over an initial four week period after arrival. This is to help both the technicians that will be using the dogs for study and, more importantly, help the dogs get used to...

Year Published: 2005Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Roddis, D. 2005. How to teach an old dog new tricks. Animal Technology and Welfare 4, 181-184.