Meeting the behavioral needs of kenneled dogs

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Meeting dogs' behavioral needs in their home environments is paramount to enhance their welfare by reducing stress levels and improving coping abilities. Positive interactions with people and other dogs, regular exercise, and opportunities to explore objects and their surroundings are some of the behavioral needs of all dogs, including those in kennels. Purdue University researchers explain why caretakers should adopt management practices that meet the behavioral needs of kenneled dogs.