RSPCA
dog welfare expert Lisa Richards told The Huffington Post UK: «Many dogs have been bred to emphasise certain physical features, some of which have become so extreme that they can cause pain and suffering, make dogs prone to particular disorders, or even prevent them from behaving normally and from enjoying the activities we know dogs love.
RSPCA
dog welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines said, «Ear cropping is a process where ears are removed or surgically altered, usually for the purposes of appearance.
Not exact matches
Dedicated individuals from all around the world — ranging from volunteers, veterinarians,
dog handlers, veterinary technicians to radiation
experts — are working together with CFF and Four Paws, an animal
welfare organisation, to carry out this three - year plan.
In China, has provided
expert advice to Chinese animal groups to advance several legislative proposals for a
dog meat trade ban, and hopes that the time will soon come when the National People's Congress supports such proposals and advances robust animal
welfare legislation.
This voluntary national certification program for the care and
dogs and puppies by professional breeders, was the result of the collaboration between animal
welfare experts, animal scientists, veterinary medicine, animal
welfare organizations and the pet industry and is being pilot tested by Purdue University animal scientists.
Our veterinarians provide
expert insight to help shelters fight disease, improve
welfare, and find homes for their cats and
dogs.
Linda has been rescuing the Staffordshire terrier's and other breeds for 20 years, is an
expert with rescued
dogs, k9 behaviors, animal
welfare, and has been an environmentalist and a vegan since 2001.
That's the advice from
experts in canine behaviour and
welfare at Nottingham Trent University, who have been studying solitary play in
dogs.
With 125 years of experience in the study and
welfare of
dogs, the AKC is a leading
expert on responsible
dog ownership, care, well - being, and public policy issues that pertain to
dog ownership.
The program was peer - reviewed by animal scientists and canine
welfare experts from major academic institutions to corroborate credibility and the most up - to - date scientific knowledge about
dogs, how their brains work and what makes them healthy and happy.
A team of animal
welfare experts got things rolling last July when federal authorities sought ownership of the seized
dogs.
The information contained here is based on our research worldwide, as
dog training and behavioural
experts and in the interest of animal
welfare.
With the support of
dog breeders, pet industry representatives, animal health and
welfare experts, and other key stakeholders, the researchers are developing and testing voluntary standards for the care and well - being of
dogs in commercial breeding facilities.
Anyone can call themselves a behaviour
expert, but all organisations involved agree that only those with a combination of appropriate qualifications, up to date knowledge as well as skills and experience should be treating
dogs, and should only do so in a way which does not put the
welfare of the
dogs at risk.
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dog education, rescue and training» 2010 - American
Dog Magazine Humanitarian Award - Three Categories 2011 - City of Pittsburg CA, Proclamation of Appreciation from Mayor Will Casey and Pittsburg City Council for service to community and general welfare of dogs 2011 - Ranked nationally as the top high - impact nonprofit working on a local / state level for «Local Animal Welfare, Rights, & Protection» by 170 experts for Philanthropedia at GuideStar 2013 and 2014 - Bay Woof's Beast of the Bay Award: «Best Overall Website for Dog Lovers» and Runner - up for Best Blog and Best Resc
Dog Magazine Humanitarian Award - Three Categories 2011 - City of Pittsburg CA, Proclamation of Appreciation from Mayor Will Casey and Pittsburg City Council for service to community and general
welfare of
dogs 2011 - Ranked nationally as the top high - impact nonprofit working on a local / state level for «Local Animal
Welfare, Rights, & Protection» by 170
experts for Philanthropedia at GuideStar 2013 and 2014 - Bay Woof's Beast of the Bay Award: «Best Overall Website for
Dog Lovers» and Runner - up for Best Blog and Best Resc
Dog Lovers» and Runner - up for Best Blog and Best Rescue.