Unleashing the Truth: Why Humane Dog Training Isn’t Everywhere
A study examines the barriers that prevent the widespread implementation of humane dog training methods.
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Research Summaries
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.
Affordable Pet Care and Hands-On Training: Insights from the Tufts at Tech Model
A study evaluated the effectiveness of the Tufts at Tech community-based veterinary program in improving preventative care for low-income pet owners and reducing barriers to access.
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Unpacking Dog Adoption Preferences: What Really Drives Consumer Choices?
A study found that while adoption is the preferred method of dog acquisition, social desirability bias influences how people express their preference.
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Beyond Money and Dogs: Hidden Challenges in Animal Shelters and Tech Solutions
A study identified challenges and inefficiencies in animal shelters and explored how technology, such as integrated management systems and automation, can improve operations and animal care.
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Breaking Adoption Myths: How a Open-Admission Shelter Achieved High Live Releases
A study examined factors influencing live release outcomes for dogs in a large, open-admission municipal shelter, highlighting the achieved live release rate and three strategies for increasing it.
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What Determines the Fate of Senior Dogs and Cats in Shelters?
A study examines the factors influencing outcomes for senior cats and dogs in a shelter environment, highlighting the roles of medical and behavioral evaluations, foster care, and community partnerships in improving live outcomes and addressing the unique challenges posed by aging companion animals.
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A Pawsitive Change: The Decades-Long Transformation of U.S. Animal Shelters
A study examines how U.S. dog shelters have transformed since the 1970s, with dramatic declines in intake and euthanasia rates attributed to sterilization, increased adoptions, and responsible pet ownership.
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Rabies Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Ethiopia and Kenya
A study assessed community knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding rabies in Ethiopia and Kenya, revealing high awareness of rabies but varying responses to prevention and control strategies.
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Identifying Barriers to Static Point Dog Vaccination
A study investigates the factors affecting attendance at static point (SP) rabies vaccination campaigns in Malawi, revealing that distance, socio-status, and dog characteristics significantly impact participation rates.
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Evaluating Euthanasia: Can It Control Visceral Leishmaniasis in Dogs?
This study evaluated the effectiveness of euthanasia in controlling visceral leishmaniasis among free-roaming dogs in Divinópolis, Brazil.
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