Hooray for Rosalie Schurman, CPDT, the instructor of private instruction in the WDA Dog Trainer Program, owner of Portland School for Wayward Dogs, focused on reducing dog social anxiety and reactivity, and helping owners shape healthy and rewarding bonds with their companions.

Time to vote! This year, 15!! WDA teachers, board members, training partners, graduates are nominated as a best positive reinforcement trainer in Oregon through Sniffspot! If you have worked with these fabulous trainers, please show your love by voting: form.jotform.com/22046615521804…

Are Dogs Really Our Best Friends & Love Muffins? fomb.org/pages/what_we_… Video bottom of the page: fomb.org/pages/what_we_…

Allowing dogs to spend more time using their olfactory senses through a regular nose-work activity makes them more optimistic. Find out more at: tinyurl.com/mpf55d3x #Dogs #ResearchSpotlight

👀 We are looking for puppies born in 2021 🐕 Do you own a dog (or know someone else who has a puppy) that was born last year? We would love to hear about their early lives 💻 Take part in our online survey 📆 Closing date: 31st March 2022 ➡️ rvc.uk.com/Puppy2021-surv…

Panic in dogs can take on many forms and this can include them being unsteady on their feet. Slippery floors do not absorb sounds. They are also visually-challenging - Diane Garrod highlights 7 reasons why dogs may be afraid of shiny floors: barksfromtheguild.com/2021/09/30/sli… #dogs

📢We’re hiring! Looking for driven, detail-oriented scientists with lots of patience to join our team at Canine Companions® in Santa Rosa, CA testing puppies this summer! Lead Canine Research Summer Intern: bit.ly/3CML4ND Canine Research Summer Intern: bit.ly/3CNTzrJ

Play can improve welfare through self-reward, positive experiences, or social bonding in domestic dogs. Find out more in this review: tinyurl.com/3p959mrm #Dogs #ResearchSpotlight

Canine welfare science in action at Purdue University with Dr. Candace Croney! purdue.edu/newsroom/relea…

This study assessed the effect of cooperative care training on physiological parameters and compliance of dogs during a veterinary examination. Find out more at: tinyurl.com/29cxmzhj #Dogs #ResearchSpotlight

Pet food dishes have ranked highly among most contaminated household objects. Only 4.7% dog owners are aware of the FDA's pet food handling and dish hygiene guidelines. journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

We have a NEW WEBSITE!! 💻🐶 caninewelfarescience.com is a carefully curated educational resource for those working to ensure dog welfare. It's convenient and easy to use, making evidence-based information readily available. Check back often as the virtual library is ever growing.

What is play? We love to support safe, positive play experiences for dogs! #dogplay #dogwelfare #WDAdogs

What is play? What can social play look like for dogs? #dogplay #dogwelfare #WDAdogs

What is play? What can dogs learn from social play? #dogplay #dogwelfare #WDAdogs

What is play? How can play benefit dogs? #dogplay #dogwelfare #WDAdogs

What is play? What can playing accomplish for dogs? #dogplay #dogwelfare #WDAdogs

Mark your calendars: The 2024 Canine Science Conference will be held from June 21st to the 23rd, 2024 at University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. #CSC22 #CSC24

FREE Puppy Socialization Classes! 4 free puppy play sessions with WDA trainers-in-training! Join us for one or all Thursday nights in March - the 1st session is tonight! There is still space! Classes are held at the fabulous Brooklyn Yard Veterinary Hospital Sign-up here: greatheartk9.as.me/WDApuppyclass