by Tom | Dec 21, 2024 | Simplifying Shelter Research
Evaluating factors influencing dog post-adoptive return in a Canadian animal shelter by J R Friend and C J Bench We have previously discuss the important of gathering information and data at the point of handover or return, in order to improve the sucsess of next...
by Tom | Dec 21, 2024 | Simplifying Shelter Research
Rescue dogs show few differences in behaviour, cognitive abilities, and personality compared with non-rescue dogs. This study looked to determine any difference between behaviour and cognition of dogs from a rescue and non-rescue background. Cognitive tests were...
by Tom | Oct 31, 2024 | Simplifying Shelter Research
This week I’m off to The Pet Professional Guild Homeward bound summit, to talk about frustration in shelter dogs, so frustration is going to be SSB theme of the week Questionnaire based Psychometric tools have been developed for assessing behavioural and...
by Tom | Sep 24, 2024 | Simplifying Shelter Research
The suitability of rehoming cats from shelters hinges on their sociality towards humans. Often the Cats socialisation history is unknown and whilst there is a structured and validated assessment, it can take a lot of time. This study looked at piloting a quicker...
by Tom | Sep 21, 2024 | Simplifying Shelter Research
Problem behaviours in cats, such as urine marking, scratching, fear, and problems of cohabitation between cats, can present a potential welfare problem for those affected cats and have a negative impact on the human–animal bond. The aim of this study was to develop a...
