Noise in dog kennelling: Is barking a welfare problem for dogs? Applied Animal Behaviour Science 52(3/4), 321-329 (1997)

Sales, G., Hubrecht, R., Peyvandi, A. et al.

Abstract

The high noise levels were caused mainly by barking, but husbandry procedures such as cleaning also contributed to them. The noise levels recorded here may have welfare implications. If this is shown to be the case, it is not yet clear what are the best methods of reducing the levels. There is currently a lack of adequate guide lines for noise levels in dog kennels. The current work has highlighted an area of concern in dog husbandry that urgently needs to be addressed.