Category: Canine Welfare
Canine welfare refers to the overall well-being of dogs, encompassing their emotional, behavioural, and physical health needs. It is a holistic approach that goes beyond just providing food and walks, considering the dog’s individual needs to ensure they live their best life possible. Key welfare areas include nutrition, physical health, environment, behaviour, and mental state. Owners are responsible for meeting their dog’s welfare needs, which include protection from pain, injury, suffering, and disease, as well as providing a suitable diet, safe environment, and opportunities for exercise and social interaction.
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Why Dogs Are Euthanised for Behavioural Reasons in the UK
Behavioural euthanasia is one of the most difficult and least‑discussed welfare issues in the UK. While medical euthanasia is straightforward, behavioural euthanasia sits at the intersection of welfare decline, public safety, owner capability, and systemic pressures within shelters. Recent research from the University of Bristol (Source: Increased Intake and Use of Euthanasia in Dog Shelters… Read more
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Are We Seeing Quantity over Quality Dog Trainers?
Balanced dog training is growing rapidly, benefiting dogs and owners. But there is another trend rising, and I don’t believe it’s going to be good for either. Mentorship for dog trainers is expanding, and dog owners will be facing quantity over quality. The trend will sadly be creating an increasing number of individuals who approach… Read more
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They don’t want to ban 67 breeds in the UK
Despite the fear-mongering tarnishing the reputation of the Innate Health Assessment (IHA) tool, it’s actually one of the greatest advancements for canine welfare and well-being. There are ‘claims’ that 67 breeds of dogs might face a ban in the UK if certain measures are enacted on breeders. This claim has raised significant concern among dog… Read more
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