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Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

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  • Dog Welfare
    • Transition and Stress
    • Housing
    • Population Management
    • Evaluation
    • Enrichment
      • Training and Motivation
      • Entertainment
  • Dog Behavior
    • Dog Communication and Body Language
    • Problems and Management
      • Fear of People
      • Food Aggression
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Importance of Enrichment and Socialization

January 9, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Recently, we evaluated 3 pit bull type dogs who had recently been released from custody. The evaluations were really interesting,

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Working with ASPCA on Sandy Relief

January 4, 2013October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

I was beyond excited when I received the invitation to assist the ASPCA’s Anti-Cruelty behavior team at their emergency boarding

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Life With Mikey

December 19, 2012October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Mikey is doing great in his new home with new dad, Ian! When arriving at the Animal Rescue League of

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Inspired By A Cup Of Coffee

December 7, 2012October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

A few days ago on my way to work, I stopped for a cup of coffee at the coffee shop

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Puppy Mills: The Scientific Evidence of Harm They Cause To Dogs

November 26, 2012October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

There is no uniformly accepted definition of “puppy mill,” but one that encompasses the central features common to most definitions

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Update on Thumbelina

November 17, 2012October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Thumbelina, who now goes by the name Sylvie, is doing great! New mom Thea has been training her to be

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Office Fostering: Tips and Tricks

November 6, 2012October 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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Did He Greet Me Showing Guilty Behavior?

November 1, 2012October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

We know that when a child looks away and puts his head down, a broken vase is probably nearby. In

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The "Field" Research Project

October 22, 2012October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Often times our research projects require a minimum number of dogs that cannot be reached at the Animal Rescue League

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Volunteer Mod Squad

October 17, 2012October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

A couple of years ago Dr. Sheila D’Arpino, Veterinary Behaviorist at the Center for Shelter Dogs at the Animal Rescue

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Recent Posts

  • New Population Data from Shelter Animals Count August 2022
  • Using Behavior Analysis to Benefit Shelter Dogs
  • A New Direction for the Center for Shelter Dogs
  • What Our Favorite Dogs Teach Us About Working at CSD
  • The Mod Squad: Our Advanced Dog Training and Enrichment Volunteers

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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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