OWNED DOGS

Summary

The human-canine bond can reach even greater depth.

The love we have for our dogs is stronger than ever. However, this deep bond has also created unforeseen welfare challenges.  

Overcoming these challenges demands a collective response.  Dog welfare advocates must bring together educators to inform owners and children, nonprofits and veterinary schools to provide accessible care, legislators to address regulatory gaps, and municipalities to create dog-friendly urban spaces. Only through this joint effort can we foster a truly harmonious human-canine bond.

Challenges

Obstacles to Pet Dog Well-Being

Pet dog faces multiple welfare challenges, and they can only be solved by engaging an ecosystem of multiple stakeholders.

An Overview of Pet Dog Welfare

As dogs have transitioned from outdoor laborers to cherished indoor companions, they encounter a new set of challenges their ancestors never knew.

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Guides

A Helping Hand for Our Best Friends

It is important for dog welfare organizations to conduct root cause or problem tree analysis to tackle the right problems.

How To Do A Root Cause Analysis for Dog Welfare Organizations

Root cause analysis is a powerful diagnostic tool that helps dog welfare organizations move beyond treating symptoms to solving the complex, interconnected challenges facing canine communities.

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Case Studies

Triumphs of the Underdogs

Recognizing What Dogs Bring

In times of crisis, we instinctively turn to dogs for comfort and support. And science has confirmed this intuition: Japanese research has shown the positive impact of dogs on everyone from developing infants to seniors at risk of dementia.

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Addressing the Cost of Ownership

Rising pet care costs have made it difficult for many to provide necessary care for their dogs. Tufts University partnered with a local high school to offer subsidized services to low-income dog owners, increasing preventive care utilization while providing vocational training.

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Offering Better Pet Care

Enhancing pet dog welfare requires an integrated approach, including improvements in education, legislation, training, and veterinary care.  Studies analyzing international legislative and accreditation systems offer potential models for raising these standards.

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Library

Relevant Resources

Best Friends Animal Society – Running A Lifesaving Sanctuary Certification
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Pet Sales Advertising Standards
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Professional Pet Service Guidelines

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Education Efforts
Pet Health Insurance
Dog Welfare Certification

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