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