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Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

  • About the Collaborative
  • 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
      • Jumpy Mouthy
    • Special Adoptions
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Do Shelter Dogs Differ from Owned Dogs

September 15, 2011October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Despite the great number of shelter dogs who become excellent companions for their new owners every year, the stereotypes and

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Noel's Story

August 11, 2011October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

When I first met Noel I knew she was a special girl. The only word I can think of to

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Being Part of Joplin "Amazing Operation"

June 29, 2011October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Although I remember hearing the news of the tornadoes that hit Joplin, MO in May, I didn’t realize the extent

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Third Annual Summer Institute

June 13, 2011October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

The Center for Shelter Dogs held their 3rd Summer Institute on June 6-10, 2011 at the Animal Rescue League of

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Lucy's Story

May 24, 2011October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Around Christmas of 2010, the animal control officer from Hull called us about Lucy, a 7 year old spayed female

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Jade's Story

March 23, 2011October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Jade is a beautiful 2 year old Rottweiler who captured our hearts with her boundless energy and enthusiasm.  Her friendly

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Kinesis Survey™ Facilitates Animal Welfare Research for the CSD

March 18, 2011October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

The Center for Shelter Dogs recently used Kinesis Survey™ to develop and pilot a new project, The Match-Up II Shelter

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Nosework Games Help Relieve Stress

March 9, 2011October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Most shelter dogs spend many hours by themselves in their kennel.  Due to anxiety, lack of exercise and boredom the

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Classical Music May Have a Positive Impact on Dogs

March 7, 2011October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

Did you know classical music may relax shelter dogs, encourage positive behaviors desired by adopters, and may even enhance visitors’

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Identifying Food Aggression in Shelter Dogs

February 11, 2011October 8, 2024 Collaborative for Shelter Dogs

New analysis by the Center for Shelter Dogs finds that a standardized behavior evaluation is one of the best tools

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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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Center for Animals and Public Policy

Shelter Medicine Program

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

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