Exploring the Science of Dog Welfare: Dive into a brief overview of academic research examining the welfare of dogs in various environments, including streets, shelters, and homes.
A study examined pet owners’ views on advanced veterinary care across the UK, Austria, and Denmark, finding that emotional attachment to pets was the strongest predictor of support for human-level diagnostics and treatments.
A study examined the owner-dog relationship of pandemic puppies, finding that problem behaviours — not pandemic-specific factors — were the main drivers of increased caregiving burdens and weaker relationships.
A study examined why pet owners don’t ask for help, and identified stigma, shame, and societal expectations around self-reliance and responsibility as barriers preventing struggling pet owners from seeking support.
A study found that the Scottish SPCA’s humane education program was effective in improving primary school children’s animal welfare knowledge.
A study assessed children’s and adults’ ability to recognize dog distress signals and the effectiveness of a brief intervention to improve their interpretation skills.
A study on early education for dog bite prevention found that a brief, 10-minute lesson significantly improved preschoolers’ ability to recognize and interpret dog behavior.
A study evaluated the effectiveness of a dog welfare education campaign, finding limited impact on awareness, behavior change, and help-seeking intentions.
Did the Dog Welfare Education Campaign Make a Difference? A Study’s Key Takeaways Read More »
A UK study found majority support for routine pet spay/neuter procedures, with demographic variances.
Attitudes Toward Neutering: What a UK Study Reveals About Pet Owners Read More »
A study examines veterinarians’ attitudes toward using pre-purchase consultations to address the welfare issues associated with brachycephalic dog breeds.
Vet Ethics and the Brachycephalic Dilemma: A Research on Pre-Purchase Consultations Read More »
A study provides a comparative analysis of dog welfare regulations across countries, highlighting significant variations in scope, specificity, and regulatory tools.