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Volunteers and Match-Up II

October 11, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Pat wakes up every Tuesday and Friday morning and takes a bus, then another bus, a subway ride, and then

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Wondering about food aggression?

September 25, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Food aggression in dogs has always been an enigma to me.  In my private practice, I hardly ever saw dogs

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Every Interaction Counts

September 16, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

For most dogs, being relinquished to an animal shelter is a drastic change and a stressful experience. Even though the

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – but a picture is worth a thousand words!

September 6, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Who among us hasn’t had the experience of seeing a photograph of a pet and sighed with pleasure, amazed at

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CSD Programs Help Save Lives in the ASPCA® Rachel Ray™ $100K Challenge

August 27, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

The Animal Rescue League of Boston is one of just 50 shelters across the country participating in the ASPCA® Rachel

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Dog Parks and the Adopted Dog

August 22, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Many adopters want to be able to enjoy dog parks with their new companion. Dog parks can be a great

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Office Fostering: Tips & Tricks

June 21, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Office fostering is a great way to learn more about the dogs in your shelter. Not all of our dogs

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Group Housing: Part Two

May 23, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

In Part One of this series, we discussed guidelines for group housing of dogs. In Part Two, we will discuss

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Can Stress and Fear Affect the Lifespan of Dogs? What About Humans?

April 29, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

“An abnormal and persistent fear of men, sufferers experience anxiety even though they face no real threat.  It may be

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Group Housing: Part One

April 8, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Co-housing dogs with other dogs must be a consideration for shelters that house dogs long-term, meaning longer than two weeks.

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Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
200 Westboro Road
North Grafton, MA 01536

Phone: (508) 839-7991
Fax: (508) 839-3337
Email: collaborativeforshelterdogs@tufts.edu

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