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Enhancing the Selection and Performance of Working Dogs [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 Dogs perform a variety of integral roles in our society, engaging in work ranging from assistance (e.g., service dogs, guide dogs) and therapy to detection (e.g., search-and-rescue dogs, explosive detection dogs) and protection (e.g., military and law ...
Emily E. Bray +9 more
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Toxidromes for Working Dogs [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022 Terrorist attacks with biological and chemical warfare agents are increasing in frequency worldwide. Additionally, hazardous chemical accidents, illicit drug laboratories and intentional poisonings are potential sites for exposure to working dogs ...
Maureen A. McMichael +3 more
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Owner-Reported Health Events in Australian Farm Working Dogs [PDF]
AnimalsWorking farm dogs are an integral part of livestock farming in Australia but, currently, no studies have investigated their overall health. This study aimed to identify the prevalent diseases and injuries among these dogs, offering a baseline dataset.
Nicola Ann Pattison +2 more
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The Role of Life History and Familiarity in Performance of Working and Non-Working Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) in a Point-Following Task [PDF]
AnimalsDomestic dogs are very successful at following human communicative gestures in paradigms such as the object-choice task. Pet dogs also prefer responding to cues given by a familiar cue-giver and this had not been found in working dogs.
Josephine M. McCartney, David A. Leavens
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The health of working dogs in conservation in Africa. [PDF]
Front Vet Sci, 2023 IntroductionDogs are increasingly being employed for conservation purposes worldwide. In Africa, they work in challenging environments with unique health risks which have not been investigated until now.MethodsTo understand the health challenges faced by the dogs, semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants from 14 organisations that ...
Earnshaw N +3 more
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“Sniffing” out SARS-CoV-2 in Arizona working dogs: an exploratory serosurvey [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 Susceptibility to and infection with SARS-CoV-2 in companion animals has been well-documented throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Surveillance for the virus in dogs has largely been focused on household pets; however, other canine populations may also be ...
Gavriella Hecht +9 more
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 Working dogs are prevalent throughout our societies, assisting people in diverse contexts, from explosives detection and livestock herding, to therapy partners.
Mia L. Cobb +2 more
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020 Musculoskeletal injury and disease are common in dogs, and a major cause of retirement in working dogs. Many livestock farmers rely on dogs for the effective running of their farms.
Katja E. Isaksen +5 more
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Metabolic and Physiological Responses of Trained Working Dogs During the Protection Phase of the “Internationale Gebrauchshunde Prüfungs-Ordnung, Level 1” (IGP1) [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesThis study aimed to evaluate the trends in physiological and metabolic parameters—such as heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), hematological parameters, blood lactate, and serum enzymes (LDH, AST, and CK)—in seven regularly trained working dogs during
Raffaella Cocco +7 more
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Internet-Based Survey on Physical Activity and Incidence of Injury in Active Working Dogs [PDF]
Animals, 2023 A survey with 100 multiple choice and open-ended questions was proposed by free access to working dogs’ handlers. One hundred and nine respondents were recorded and their dates processed.
Giuseppe Spinella +2 more
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