Data and facts about the advantages of having dogs around adults. Jump to: Physical Exercise Highlights Overview Physical Exercise Jump to: Pilot Joint Outdoor Exercise Program (Sweden) Pilot Study of A Joint Outdoor Exercise Program External link: Smedberg, K., Lundbeck, E., Roman, E. et al. A pilot study of a joint outdoor exercise program for dog […]
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A study provides a comparative analysis of dog welfare regulations across countries, highlighting significant variations in scope, specificity, and regulatory tools.
A study investigates the behavior, stress, and human-dog relationships of rehomed dogs, finding that they can adapt well to new homes and may even form stronger bonds with their owners than dogs acquired from breeders and never rehomed.
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A study compared the cognitive abilities and behavior of rescue and non-rescue dogs using citizen science methods, finding only minor differences, including shorter eye contact durations in rescues but superior performance in a simple memory test.
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World Animal Net’s report called out the fact that WOAH’s 2009 guidelines for stray dog population control remain largely unimplemented, highlighting a critical gap in global animal welfare.
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