The influence of toys on the behaviour and welfare of kenneled dogs (2004)

Wells, D. L.

Abstract

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 was slower than to the tug rope, Boomer ball, squeaky ball, non-squeaky ball.