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The effect of feeding enrichment toys on the behaviour of kennelled dogs (Canis familiaris)

The behaviour of eight laboratory dogs (Toy group) was observed in their home cage during three trials (pre-toy, toy interaction and post-toy). During the toy interaction trial, the animals received the "Kong extreme"; a rubber dog toy stuffed with dog...

Year Published: 2008Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Schipper, L. L., Vinke, C. M., Schilder, M. B. H. et al. 2008. The effect of feeding enrichment toys on the behaviour of kennelled dogs (Canis familiaris). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 114, 182-195.

Social buffering of the stress response: Diversity, mechanisms, and functions

Protracted or repeated activation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical (HPA) system is associated with a variety of physical and psychological pathologies. Studies dating back to the 1970s have documented many cases in which the presence of a social companion can moderate HPA...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Bird, Dog, Finch, Guinea Pig, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Hennessy MB, Kaiser S, Sachser N. 2009. Social buffering of the stress response: Diversity, mechanisms, and functions. Frontiers in Neuroendocrin. 30;470-82.

Methods of collection for salivary cortisol measurement in dogs

Salivary cortisol has been increasingly used as a measure of stress response in studies of welfare, reaction to stress and human/animal interactions in dogs and other species. While it can be a very useful measure, there are a number of...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Dreschel, N. A., Granger, D. A. 2009. Methods of collection for salivary cortisol measurement in dogs. Hormones and Behavior 55, 163-168.

Impact of Environmental Factors and Enrichment on Beagle Dogs (Canis familiaris)

Based on behavioral observations and cortisol levels, it is apparent that there are some notable differences between males and females. The females apparently preferred a social companion, whether enrichment was provided or not. Because there was evidence of stress when...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Garofalo, A. E., Ogbin, J. M., Shulder, L. et al. 2009. Impact of Environmental Factors and Enrichment on Beagle Dogs (Canis familiaris). Enrichment Record (online publication) 1.

Injury related to evironmental erichment in a dog (Canis familiaris): Gastric foreign body

A pregnant 7-y-old Beagle crossbred dog (Canis familiaris) presented with clinical signs of lethargy, dehydration, and occasional vomiting. The dog was managed with fluids, antibiotics, and supportive care for several days in an effort to maintain the pregnancy. The bitch...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Veeder, C. L., Taylor, D. K. 2009. Injury related to evironmental erichment in a dog (Canis familiaris): Gastric foreign body . Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science] 48(1), 76-78.

Improvement of canine gavage through behavioral refinement

After adopting this technique, we have observed significantly lower instances of struggling during gavage.

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: Dog

Citation: Tabers, B. C., Corten, D. J., Mehrtens, A. C. 2009. Improvement of canine gavage through behavioral refinement. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 108-109 (Abstract).

Effects of an Enhanced Human Interaction Program on shelter dogs? behaviour analysed using a novel nonparametric test

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of introduction and interruption of an Enhanced Human Interaction Program (EHIP) on shelter dogs' behaviour and welfare and to apply a novel statistical method to analyse the behavioural data. Twenty-two...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Human-Animal InteractionAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Normando, S., Corain, L., Salvadoretti, M. et al. 2009. Effects of an Enhanced Human Interaction Program on shelter dogs? behaviour analysed using a novel nonparametric test. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 116, 211-219.

Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats in Research

In response to a request of Congress, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) charged the National Academies to critically examine the general desirability and necessity of using random source dogs and cats in NIH-funded research, and the specific necessity of...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Cat, Dog

Citation: National Research Council. 2009. Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats in Research. National Academies Press, Washington, D.C.

Continuous group housing standard for general toxicology studies as a form of environmental enrichment

Primates, dogs and rodents on general toxicology studies are group-housed.

Year Published: 2009Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Dog, Nonhuman Primate, Rodent

Citation: Spratley, M. T., Cork, K. 2009. Continuous group housing standard for general toxicology studies as a form of environmental enrichment. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 117 (Abstract).

A socialization program to improve research dog adoption rates

Investigators using companion animals for research are often faced with the dilemma of what to do with healthy animals when a study is complete. At our institution, it is not uncommon for investigators to submit protocols that allow or require...

Year Published: 2010Topics: Animal Training, Relocation & TransportAnimal Type: Dog

Citation: Burgess, W., French, E. D., Kendall, L. V. 2010. A socialization program to improve research dog adoption rates. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 714 (Abstract #P104).