A canine socialization and training program at the National Institutes of Health.
Well-socialized and obedient dogs are easier to handle and may make better research models. The authors describe the program they have implemented at the NIH, which has benefited both the animals and their caretakers.
Adams
Kristina M
KM
Behavior and Environmental Enrichment Program, Division of Veterinary Resources, Office of Research Services, National Institutes of Health, Building 102, Poolesville, MD 20837 USA. kadams@nal.usda.gov
Navarro
Adrienne M
AM
Hutchinson
Eric K
EK
Weed
Jim L
JL
D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000379:methods*; D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory / Q000523:psychology*; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D004285:Dogs; D004493:Education; D007756:Laboratory Animal Science / Q000379:methods*; D009316:National Institutes of Health (U.S.); D012951:Socialization; D014481:United States