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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Christina Raudies, Susanne Waiblinger, Christine Arhant
Summary: Long-term shelter dogs are more likely to be older, male, large in size, neutered, and of a dangerous breed, with frequent behavioral problems related to aggression and high arousal. While their physical well-being is not impaired, they show signs of stress and difficulties relaxing in the shelter environment, potentially impacting adoption rates.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sara Corsetti, Luisa Pimpolari, Eugenia Natoli
Summary: This study focuses on the behavioral modifications of successfully adopted dogs based on their personality traits. It found that bolder dogs became more active and playful after adoption, with changes correlated to the time since adoption.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maria Luiza A. Fonseca, Angelica S. Vasconcellos
Summary: The study found that shelter dogs performed better in learning vocal cues, the tone and behavior of trainers influenced dogs' performance, and friendly interactions helped improve dogs' performance and excitement.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lauren Powell, Brittany Lee, Chelsea L. Reinhard, Margaret Morris, Donya Satriale, James Serpell, Brittany Watson
Summary: Most dog adopters are satisfied with dog ownership, but some adopted dogs are returned to shelters, causing stress for both the owner and the dog. This study found that owners who returned their dogs had higher expectations for their dog's health, behavior, and the human-dog bond. There were no differences in expectations for ownership responsibilities and challenges between returning and non-returning owners. Additionally, two-thirds of owners experienced behavioral problems following adoption, but these problems decreased over time.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tzu-Yun Yan, Kendy Tzu-yun Teng
Summary: This study investigated trends in animal intakes and outcomes in public animal shelters and the workload of shelter veterinarians in Taiwan from 2012 to 2020. It found a decrease in intakes and outcomes of shelter animals over time, with a slight increase in intakes in 2018. Adopting and returning animals after being neutered replaced euthanasia as the main reasons for animal outcomes. The study also highlighted the increased workload of shelter veterinarians and the need for improving shelter management and work conditions.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Sara Horsman, Hester Rynhoud, Xiaoyan Zhou, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhaes, Justine S. Gibson, Erika Meler
Summary: The study demonstrates that disinfection following cleaning effectively reduces environmental bacterial levels. Areas with lower animal connectivity are more likely to have higher bacterial contamination. Effective cleaning and disinfection protocols should target areas with lower animal connectivity, which may serve as environmental reservoirs for bacterial infection.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Brian A. DiGangi, Cathlin Craver, Emily D. Dolan
Summary: Long-distance companion animal relocation programs aim to balance animal population and resources between communities, with minimal risk of disease spread. A study found that post-transport canine parvovirus (CPV) diagnoses in puppies were low and not associated with the number of pre-transport vaccinations, suggesting that factors other than vaccination timing should be considered when determining transport timing.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Betty McGuire, Jordan Chan, Kennedy Jean-Baptiste, Philippa Kok, Emma Rosenbaum
Summary: The study found that behaviors displayed during behavioral evaluations of dogs in animal shelters can predict length of stay, with dogs showing dangerous behaviors having longer stays than those showing concerning or non-concerning behaviors. This suggests that dogs with challenging behaviors have fewer potential adopters, leading to longer stays in the shelter.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Normando Simona, Loconsole Maria, Regolin Lucia, Marliani Giovanna, Mattioli Michela, Pietschmann Elena, Accorsi Pier Attilio
Summary: The study found that domestic dogs adjust their behavior according to the results of their experience when repeatedly choosing between different quantities of food, even after just one event. The experimental results supported the hypothesis that dogs have a preference for larger quantities of food based on their experience, influencing their behavior in subsequent trials.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Cori Bussolari, Jennifer Currin-McCulloch, Wendy Packman, Lori Kogan, Phyllis Erdman
Summary: The qualitative study examined how Covid-19 restrictions impacted dog owners' relationships with their pets. Results showed that dog ownership during the pandemic helped reduce isolation and loneliness, and supported mental/physical health. The pandemic has negatively affected global psychological well-being, highlighting the importance of social connectedness for human survival and well-being.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lauren I. Novack, Lauren Schnell-Peskin, Erica Feuerbacher, Eduardo J. Fernandez
Summary: Pet dogs are displaying more challenging behaviors, requiring trainers to not only teach good manners but also address behavior issues. Effective interventions must be evidence-based and consider the intervention's impact on the dog's well-being. This paper reviews literature from various disciplines and showcases how applied behavior analysis and animal welfare sciences can be combined to ensure the animal's welfare during training. It introduces tools for objectively measuring social validity from the learner's perspective.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hao-Yu Shih, Mandy B. A. Paterson, Fillipe Georgiou, Leander Mitchell, Nancy A. Pachana, Clive J. C. Phillips
Summary: The study found that volunteers' personalities have a significant impact on their interactions with shelter dogs. Neurotic volunteers tended to use more body language and pulled the leash harder, extroverted volunteers praised dogs in a high-pitched voice and had stronger leash tension, while open volunteers were less likely to verbally communicate with dogs.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Grace A. Carroll, Alice Torjussen, Catherine Reeve
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of companion animals being relinquished or abandoned. A survey was conducted in several countries to determine the prevalence of self-reported adoption and relinquishment of cats and dogs during the pandemic. The study found that a small percentage of participants considered giving up their pets, and a smaller percentage actually relinquished their pets. Pets sourced from shelters had a lower likelihood of relinquishment compared to pets given as gifts. Pets acquired shortly before or after the declaration of the pandemic had a higher likelihood of being considered for relinquishment. Financial constraints were the most common reason for giving up a pet.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Deyvika Srinivasa, Rubina Mondal, Kai Alain Von Rentzell, Alexandra Protopopova
Summary: This study examines the experiences of Indian animal shelter staff and finds that inadequate funding, community conflict, and high intake numbers are the key challenges they face. However, flexibility, duty of care, co-worker relationships, and understanding animal needs are identified as resilience factors that help staff cope with these challenges. The study also highlights the importance of context-specific research on Indian sheltering to gain a broader understanding of human-animal relationships.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lori R. Kogan, Jennifer Currin-McCulloch, Cori Bussolari, Wendy Packman, Phyllis Erdman
Summary: The study found that during the lockdown phase of COVID-19, companion animals played a critical role in reducing feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation, and loneliness for pet guardians. They also helped increase self-compassion, ability to maintain a regular schedule, sense of purpose and meaning, and cope with uncertainty. This effect was most pronounced for women under the age of 40 who were highly bonded to their companion animal.
