A canine socialization and training program at the National Institutes of Health

Lab Anim (NY). 2004 Jan;33(1):32-6. doi: 10.1038/laban0104-32.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animal Husbandry / methods*
  • Animals
  • Animals, Laboratory / psychology*
  • Behavior, Animal*
  • Dogs
  • Education
  • Laboratory Animal Science / methods*
  • National Institutes of Health (U.S.)*
  • Socialization*
  • United States