Simple Summary The welfare of most dogs living in homes is largely unknown. However,
national surveys carried out by animal welfare charities and findings by animal welfare …

In the past, dogs were bred to perform specific utilitarian roles. Nowadays, the dog's most
common role is that of human companion. Our world has changed dramatically since the first …

The nature of the relationship between companion dogs and their owners has important
impact on the effect of life for both dog and owner. Identifying factors that affect the dog …

Working and sporting dogs provide an essential contribution to many industries worldwide.
The common development, maintenance and disposal of working and sporting dogs can be …

Dog ownership satisfaction relates to the quality of life of both owner and dog, and when
seriously compromised may even lead to dog abandonment. Knowledge on determinants of …

Free-roaming dog population management is conducted to mitigate risks to public health,
livestock losses, wildlife conservation, and dog health and welfare. This study aimed to …

Dog bites are a contentious issue within the United Kingdom due to their effect on public
health and increasing incidence. Despite multiple expert-led dog bite prevention schemes …

Policy and campaigning messages related to dog ownership and welfare center on the
concept of responsible ownership. However, the perspectives and experiences of pet …

Simple Summary Detection dogs and their handlers must be a bonded team. Changing a
dog's handler, which occurs in certain organisations or through change of ownership, may …

Solutions to the cats‐hunting‐wildlife environmental conflict could benefit from social
science approaches. Our Theory of Planned Behavior questionnaire—informed by an …