Not exact matches
International business speaker and author Michael Kerr shares the results of a
study on
working dogs that reveals valuable lessons about humor and play
in the workplace.
«People use different techniques to hydrate
working dogs,» says Cynthia Otto of the University of Pennsylvania, who was involved
in the
study.
«This
study is a fabulous first go at experimentally comparing the ability of wolves and
dogs to cooperate with their groupmates,» says Brian Hare, a
dog cognition expert at Duke University
in Durham, North Carolina, who was not involved with the
work.
Of the
dogs included
in the
study, 58 % went on to qualify as guide
dogs, 27 % were behaviourally unsuited to guiding
work and the remainder were unsuited for health reasons.
The lens
in the human eye is very different from those
in mice or
dogs, and neither
study explains how the steroids
work on cataracts.
These
studies were based on experimental
work published earlier that year by Lloyd Old and Ted Boyse on the treatment of lymphosarcoma
in dogs with L - asparaginase.
Dr. Komáromy
studies the molecular causes of inherited eye diseases
in dogs and is
working to develop gene therapies to stop vision loss.
«A number of
studies in the last 15 years, including our own
work, have suggested that pets
in the home, especially
dogs, seem to lower the risk for allergic disorders,» said Lynch.
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in Human
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Researchers found that people who said they had a pet
in both 1996 and 2001 had the fewest doctor visits, followed by people who had acquired a pet by 2001; the group of people who did not have a pet at either time had the highest number of doctor visits.11 Similarly, a
study of women
in China found that those who were
dog owners had fewer doctor visits, took fewer days off sick from
work, and exercised more often than non-
dog owners.12
Women asked to solve a math equation with their
dogs nearby experienced less stress than women who
worked with a human friend
in a
study conducted by the State University of New York at Buffalo.
A former practicing veterinarian and scientist who
studied reproduction and endocrinology, Dr. Olson has an extensive history
in nonprofit
work, including positions at Guide
Dogs for the Blind and the American Humane.
If you doubt this, see Health Defects
in Purebred
Dogs (3)
study the then and now photos and don't be discouraged, be inspired to do better and
work harder
in your breed club.
Human medical researchers and veterinarians are increasingly
working together to
study diseases
in dogs,
in particular.
Purpose of
Study: The primary purpose of this study was to test two investigational medications to determine if either one, or both, work to potentially decrease signs of pain of osteoarthritis in
Study: The primary purpose of this
study was to test two investigational medications to determine if either one, or both, work to potentially decrease signs of pain of osteoarthritis in
study was to test two investigational medications to determine if either one, or both,
work to potentially decrease signs of pain of osteoarthritis
in dogs.
But this latest
study is just the most recent of a long line of
work showing that removing a quarter of the
dog's endocrine system might not be
in the
dog's best interest — and maybe not even
in the best interests of rescues and shelters.
They
work in pairs on assigned
dogs and cats, and they walk, play with, and groom their animals during class and
study breaks.
In a second
study, when
dogs and wolves are pretty much given an impossible task,
dogs look to people, actually
working to get the human's attention to help them out.
The morning's general session will feature a keynote address by Jane Hoffman, Founder and President of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals; a report on non-surgical sterilization research by the Alliance for Contraception
in Cats &
Dogs (ACC&D); an update on the TNR
study being conducted
in Alachua County and funded by Maddie's Fund, a demonstration of the Feral Cat Colony Online Database; a screening of The Humane Society of the United States» new film, «Trap - Neuter - Return: Fixing Feral Cat Overpopulation,» and a Regional Roundtable discussion on «Building
Working TNR Coalitions» sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society.
Studies in exercising
dogs have observed how this anaerobic process provides maximum power for up to 10 seconds, making it essential for intense, short lasting
work such as weight pulling or sprints by your
dog.
In specific groups of
working dogs,
studies have shown that lower carbohydrate and higher protein diet are more beneficial due to better glycemic control.
«This defect, which
in dogs is peculiar to the entire Dalmatian breed, has been reported for nearly a century and was probably unintentionally introduced as breeders
worked to select more distinctive spotting patterns,» said veterinary geneticist Danika Bannasch, lead author on the
study.
These may or may not
work in preventing the full course of such abnormalities; however,
studies show that supplementation can help lessen or minimize the impact of such conditions on the overall quality of life of your
dog.
Studies show employees miss
work less
in places where
dogs roam the cubicles.
Perhaps with that
in mind,
in 2008, a team of veterinary researchers based at the Veterinary schools of Athens Georgia and the University of Pennsylvania and others
working in Milan and Parma Italy published results of the first detailed
studies I know of that looked for an effective alternative to melarsomine therapy for heartworm disease
in dogs.
I have also
worked in veterinary clinics since 1990 and have independently
studied whole food nutrition for humans, horses,
dogs, and cats.
A
study at Edinburgh University
in Scotland says the phenomenon known as «limber tail,» which causes a
dog's tail to become limp and difficult to move, tends to affect larger
working breeds, and is more common among
dogs who live
in the north.
Multiple
studies have been done with people who
work in animal fields and not only are visual results far from DNA results, professionals can not even agree with each other as to what the primary breed of a
dog may be.
In the next paragraph we will look at how it
works, what
dogs it benefits the most and some
studies conducted on the efficacy of this herb.
A safety
study in dogs demonstrated no adverse effects of Cosequin administration on blood
work parameters, including complete blood count, biochemical, and clotting values.
In order to pursue her dream of
working with shelter
dogs, Lindsey left San Francisco to spend a year
studying dog behavior and animal learning while volunteering at shelters across the country.
In 2011, The New York Times reported on a study conducted by Dr. Walter F. Burghardt, Jr. — the chief of behavioral medicine at the Daniel E. Holland Military Working Dog Hospital at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas — that found that military working dogs are at risk for developing behavioral problems that were most easily categorized as «canine post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).&raqu
In 2011, The New York Times reported on a
study conducted by Dr. Walter F. Burghardt, Jr. — the chief of behavioral medicine at the Daniel E. Holland Military
Working Dog Hospital at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas — that found that military working dogs are at risk for developing behavioral problems that were most easily categorized as «canine post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Working Dog Hospital at Lackland Air Force Base
in Texas — that found that military working dogs are at risk for developing behavioral problems that were most easily categorized as «canine post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).&raqu
in Texas — that found that military
working dogs are at risk for developing behavioral problems that were most easily categorized as «canine post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
working dogs are at risk for developing behavioral problems that were most easily categorized as «canine post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).»
Canine Trade Group
dog trainers, after undergoing an extensive interview and selection process, must complete a comprehensive 360 hour training course, which consists of a curriculum of the
study of canine learning and training theory, and three weeks of
in - residence, hands - on training
in Dover, Delaware,
working primarily with rescue
dogs, or
dogs at risk for surrender because of severe behavioral issues.
Previous presentations have included Robert Perry from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation speaking about grant writing, Kim Saunders from Petfinder.com, Carter Luke discussing MSPCA's MA Companion Animal Population
Study, and Dr. Amy Marder presenting her
work in behavioral assessment of shelter
dogs, to name a few.
* has spent a number of years
studying and learning about their breed * is active
in one or more breed clubs or similar groups and thus is
in regular contact with other people
in the breed * knows their breeding stock inside and out for several generations back * has an «eye for a
dog» and has developed a detailed picture of the type of
dog they're breeding toward * almost always compete
in some
in some sort of activity with their
dogs (conformation,
working activities, obedience etc.) so as to have a realistic idea of how their
dogs compare to others of the same the breed * is knowledgable about the hereditary problems that occur
in their breed and has the appropriate tests done prior to breeding
in order to decrease the likelihood of their occurance
in their pups * considers temperament important * is knowledgable about the mating and whelping of
dogs in general, so as to minimize the chances of injury or death to the breeding
dogs * is extremely concerned with the quality of the homes that their puppies are destinied for, to the point of not performing a breeding if they don't feel good homes will be available for the pups * never has more
dogs of their own than they are properly able to care for * is willing and able to educate and build a relationship with their puppy buyers * is honest * uses spay / neuter contracts and / or limited registration to prevent the casual breeding of their puppies * is ALWAYS willing to take back a
dog of their breeding if a puppy buyer can not keep it for any reason.
A retrospective
study of canine hip dysplasia
in 116 military
working dogs; Angle measurements and OFA grading
Published
studies have shown that the specific combination of ingredients
in Cosequin
works together to maintain the structure of the cartilage
in your
dog's joints while inhibiting the enzymes that break down cartilage.
She then matriculated to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, performing extensive research on
working dogs, including a two - year, Department of Defense - funded
study in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection canine handlers at the U.S. - Mexico border.
In 1996, Nelson became chief veterinarian for the Iditarod International Sled
Dog Race where he
works to enhance the safety and well - being of racing sled
dogs by promoting a number of innovative research
studies and protocols.
In addition, we have «supervised
study» available every day for the students to train their
dogs, and
work one - on - one with an instructor on any problems you are experiencing.
The
dogs in this
study did not perform strenuous
work but were active and alert during their
working hours.
The American German Shepherd
Dog Charitable Foundation
works closely with these other organizations to provide funding for researchers
studying the genetic and situational causes of disease
in our canine friends.
There are tons of criteria to consider
in order to pick the absolute best dry
dog food brand
in any category (hence my ongoing research on this, even after years of
working in, reading and
studying about the pet food industry).
This
study is the first to evaluate the energy requirements of
working dogs trained
in odor, explosive and human detection.
He says a lot of
work has been done showing asymmetries
in animals» bodies, but before this
study there was no evidence that the wagging tail actually contained information that other
dogs could interpret.
This may also include how a
dog's emotional well - being can play a role
in all aspects of its life and health, including veterinary care, how decreasing fear, anxiety, and stress is beneficial to the patient and owner both during the veterinary visit and at home, a focus on Fear Free applications pre - and post-veterinary visit, successful case
studies / stories of how a
dog went from fearful to Fear Free during or throughout the course of a single or series of veterinary visits, positive experiences
working with a Fear Free certified veterinary professional or anything that highlights how Fear Free and what it stands for is all around better for staff, patients, and clients.
Dr. Karen Becker has interviewed a board - certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Danielle Conway who's been
working on a pilot
study of how processed pet food causes
dog diseases and other issues
in pets (video here).
This is based on a
study carried out by Cesar's team
in which one hundred volunteers were recruited for a month - long
in - home test using an Amazon Echo device and Audible with their own
dogs to find out which genders, accents, times of day, and reading volumes (among other things)
worked the best for keeping their
dogs calm.
Both authors have participated
in the main part of the
work: Planning of the
study, auscultation of
dogs (initially both investigators and the later part by TL), preparation of manuscript.
A
study published
in 2012 found child and teen survivors of abuse who
worked with therapy
dogs had fewer symptoms of trauma, including depression, anxiety and PTSD.