This book discusses the welfare of dogs. It is the first book to focus entirely on dog welfare and its outlook on the subject is positive. The book has an international perspective on dog welfare in developed and under-developed countries.

This book is one of a series of textbooks on the Welfare of Animals. This book discusses the welfare of dogs used for many different purposes. It is the first book to focus entirely on dog welfare and its outlook on the subject is positive. The book has an international perspective on the welfare of dogs in developed and under-developed countries. The welfare of laboratory dogs which is of concern to many people is discussed, as is the welfare of animals held in shelters waiting for re-homing or euthanasia. The book successfully combines an appreciation of how the health and nutrition of dogs has improved with an understanding of the social difficulties dogs experience.

Only book focused entirely on dog welfare Wide ranging discussion on the welfare of dogs used for many different purposes International perspective on welfare of dogs in developed and under-developed countries Combines an appreciation of how the health and nutrition of dogs has improved with an understanding of the social difficulties dogs experience Positive outlook on the subject of dog welfare

Inhalt
The Domestication, Behaviour and Use of the Dog.- Free Living Dogs.- Breeds and Breeding.- Canine Nutrition and Welfare.- Health and Welfare.- Pain in Dogs: Its Recognition and Alleviation.- Training Methods.- The Welfare of the Athletes; Greyhounds and Sled Dogs.- The Dog as a Research Animal.- Dogs in Shelters.- Behavioural Problems.- The Pet Dog.