Hillmeadow Cobberdogs: Our Story

Our Story

Lauren has been 'raising' puppies since she was a little girl. While other girls were pushing around baby strollers, she was busy organizing all of her 'pets' into their neatly arranged pens set up all over her bedroom- each pet always had a name and a special place in her heart. Lauren has always had dogs in the family (including Darby the Dalmatian, Missy the Spaniel mix, Daisy the Shih Tzu, and Bailey the Labrador Retriever), and she was involved with walking, training, and providing care in addition to reading anything she could about her pups. Lauren is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McMaster University. Lauren has achieved her Dog Trainer Comprehensive and Puppy Start Right certifications through Karen Pryor Academy. She has also completed the Puppy Culture programme and all the Avidog breeder courses.

Brad is a dedicated 3rd generation Canadian dairy farmer, and he is always ready with a helping hand or an encouraging word. He has been taking care of living creatures since he was old enough to walk! Brad has received an education in animal husbandry and agriculture at Guelph University's Ridgetown Campus. Brad is an able bovine midwife (or 'midhoof'!), and his goal is to conscientiously improve our registered Holstein herd in its production values and classification scores. He has also spent time working in the field of animal nutrition. Brad has always had dogs in his life which included several Golden Retrievers (Jake, Sadie, Jake II, Scoopy, & Boy), Max the German Shepherd, KC the Shih Tzu, Spike the Labrador cross, and Sheba the Rottweiler mix.

Together, Lauren & Brad have raised and trained many puppies and adult dogs. All the dogs in our care receive lots of love and attention and are included in every aspect of our daily life- they are part of our family. We are lifelong learners and believe strongly that our care of our dogs should be evidence-based and in line with best practice veterinary guidelines. We still have a lot to learn and experience to gain (we always will!), but we are excited to keep growing!

Why puppies? First of all, we absolutely love having puppies around! Our puppies live with us in our home where we can enjoy watching them grow. Secondly, we are committed to raising quality puppies with excellent health and temperament. We love training puppies, providing early socialization experiences, creating an enriching environment, and imprinting basic life skills. Finally, we want to help families find a great canine companion. Our goal is to ensure that each puppy and family receives our dedicated time, love, and attention. We take pride in our relationship with the families of our puppies: we send lots of pictures and updates as the puppies grow, we provide education, and we are available throughout their dog's life to answer questions and provide support. We understand how much joy and love a dog can add to a family, and we want the addition of new puppy to be a lasting success.

Why 'Hillmeadow'? Hillmeadow is the name of the family dairy farm where we live and work!

Continuing Education

Courses:

American Kennel Club's Whelping & Medical Intervention
American Kennel Club's Breeding Basics
American Kennel Club's How Nutrition Influences Reproduction
American Kennel Club's ABCs of Dog Breeding: Selection
American Kennel Club's ABCs of Dog Breeding: Pedigree
American Kennel Club's ABCs of Dog Breeding: Genetics 1 & 2
American Kennel Club's ABCs of Dog Breeding: Breeding Systems
American Kennel Club's ABCs of Dog Breeding: Genetic Defects
American Kennel Club's ABCs of Dog Breeding: Kennel Blindness
American Kennel Club's ABCs of Dog Breeding: Anatomy 1 & 2
American Kennel Club's Practical Canine Movement and Anatomy
Dog CPR & First Aid Course with Melanie Monteiro
Puppy Culture Programme
Puppy Culture: Attention is the Mother of All Behaviour
Puppy Culture: Shaping Emotional Responses
Royal Canin's Elite Academy. Learning modules completed include: Bone and Joint Health, Digestive Health, Natural Defenses, Nutrition 101, Skin & Coat Health, and Special Digestion, etc.
Inside Your Dog's Mind Course by Victoria Stilwell
Dog Training 101 with Jean Donaldson
Science Based Dog Training Course with Dr Ian Dunbar
How to Train A Puppy Dog Training Course with Ian Dunbar
Avidog Introdution to Transformational Dog Breeding
Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing Course
Avidog Puppy Evaluation Test
Avidog Stud Dog Course
Avidog Fit to be Tied
Avidog Fit for Life
Avidog: Your Litter A to Z
Avidog The Puppy Potty Training Solution Course
Avidog: Canine Lactation
Basics of Canine Nutrition by Linda P Case
Canine Correspondence Studies' Canine Agression Therapy
Canine Correspondence' Canine Behaviour Therapy
Puppy Start Right by Karen Pryor Academy
Dog Trainer Comprehensive by Karen Pryor Academy
Currently working through the Canine Correspondence Studies' Dog Training Course
Baxter & Bella Programme

Webinars, Workshops, Videos & Podcasts

Royal Canin's Webinar series with Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine on Nutrition and the Canine Bitch, Timing of Ovulation, Basics in Canine Reproductions, and many more.
Puppy Culture: Baby Agility
From Tongue to Tail: The Integrated Movement of the Dog by Andy Mead
Dogsteps: What to Look for in a Dog by Rachel Page Elliot
Enrichment Workshop with Karen Baragona
Reactive Dog Workshop with Leslie Sinn
Fight Club: Rules for Disengagement with Trish McMillan
Attention Workshop, McCann's Dog Training
Dog's are Carnivores, Right? with Linda P Case
Diet and Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Linda P Case
Avidog Live Long & Prosper
Avidog Adventure Walks
Avidog Savvy Socialization Part 1 & 2
Avidog Photographing Your Litters
Avidog Taglines
Avidog Managing Arthritics in Active Dogs
Avidog Application Process
Avidog Basic Contracts and Warranties
Avidog Advanced Breeder Contracts
Avidog The Puppy Send-offs
Avidog Caring for Senior Dogs
Avidog Using LH & Progesterone Testing to Time Breedings and Whelpings
Avidog The Dog's Heat Simplified
Avidog Using Vaginal Cytology
Avidog: Feeding the Active Dog
Avidog: Supplementing the Active Dog
Avidog Fit for Life Puppy
Avidog: Basic Genetics for Dog Breeders
Avidog: Using Pedigrees to Breed Better Dogs
Avidog: I Spy....How to Detect Injuries
Avidog It's All on your Dog's Shoulders
Avidog It's a Real Pain: All About Iliopsoas
Avidog: Back Off! All about Lumbosacral Disease
Avidog Take a Knee
Avidog Canine Rehabilitation
Avidog Gait Training for Great Dogs
Avidog: Keeping Your Dog Cool
Avidog: Elbows on the Table- Let's Discuss Elbow Injuries
Avidog Time Flies! Carving out Time for your Dog's Fitness
Avidog: Raising Sound Singletons
Avidog: Potty Training Your Litter
Avidog: All About Dog Poop
Avidog: Spaying & Neutering
Avidog: Crate Training
Avidog: Living with Intact Dogs
Avidog: Complementary and Alternative Treatments
Good Dog Webinar: Early Spay & Neuter
AKC Canine Health Foundation: Canine: Semen Evaluation
AKC Canine Health Foundation: Fresh Chilled Breedings: Tips for Success, Part 1: The Stud Dog
AKC Canine Health Foundation: Fresh Chilled Breedings: Tips for Success, Part 2: Brood Bitch
AKC Canine Health Foundation: Semen Collection and Tips for Successful Breedings
AKC Canine Health Foundation: Pregnancy Diagnosis
AKC Canine Health Foundation: Whelping and Distocia
AKC Caning Health Foundation: Infertility in the Bitch
Pooch Parenting: Parenting Kids & Dogs Worskshop
Good Dog's Summer of Socialization with Dr. Gayle Watkins by Good Dog Pod
Nutrients for Breeding Dogs with Dr. Marty Greer by Drinking from the Toilet
Designing a Kennel Building or Dog Room by Pure Dog Talk
Setting Our Puppies (and ourselves) Up for Success with Emelie Johnson Vegh by Drinking from the Toilet
The Role of the Stud Dog in a Natural Breeding with Myrant Savant Harris by Good Dog Pod
Guest Starring Leslie McDevitt by Drinking from the Toilet
It's more than a Click (or Clicker) by Drinking from the Toilet
Raising a Puppy in a Pandemic with Debbit Martin by Drinking from the Toilet
Neonates: 6 Danger Signs to Watch for in Your Litter with Dr. Marty Greer by Pure Dog Talk
Cancer: Genetics, Environment or Both? Study Seeks Answers with Dr Lori Cesario by Pure Dog Talk
What Goes into Making a Guide Dog by the Good Dog Pod
Legal Beagles Bring Support to Dog Breeders by Pure Dog Talk
Canine Action Photography Tips, Tools, and Rules by Pure Dog Talk
Veterinary Voice: Scary Wierd Stuff that Happens to Girl Dogs with Dr. Marty Greer by Pure Dog Talk
The Relationship Between Frustration and Extinction by Drinking from the Toilet
Raising Fearless Puppies with Laura VanArendonk Baugh by Drink from the Toilet
The ABCs of Zoomies by Drinking from the Toilet
How to get your Bitch Pregnant with Dr. Marty Greer by the Good Dog Pod
Empowering Dog Breeders with Legal Support by the Good Dog Pod
Busting Myths about Canine Cancer with Dr. Lori Cesario by Good Dog Pod
Canine Cancer: Early Detection, Body Mapping, and Treatment with Dr. Lori Cesario by Good Dog Pod
Proper Fitness and Conditioning with Dr. Chris Zink by Good Dog Pod
Breeders Part 2: Family, Friends, and Mapping a Journey by Pure Dog Talk
Planning Your 'Family' of Dogs: Style and Health by Pure Dog Talk
Senior Living: Simple Hacks and Good Medicine for Old Dogs with Dr. Marty Greer by Pure Dog Talk
Breeder Hacks, Tricks, Tips & Products for Healthier Puppies by Pure Dog Talk
Make this Dog Diarrhea Stop! with Dr. Jackie Parr by The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast
Love is in the Air: Genetic Testing Offers 'MatchMaking' with Adam Boyko of Embark by Pure Dog Talk
Educating Breeders AND Buyers with Dr. Gayle Watkins by Pure Dog Talk
'Doggedly' Pursuing Preservation of Purebred Dogs with Denise Flaim by Pure Dog Talk
Getting Under the Skin: Demodex and Other Mites with Dr. Marty Greer by Pure Dog Talk
Is Your Dog an Introvert or Extrovert by Pure Dog Talk
Mastitis: Causes, Prevention, & Treatment with Dr. Marty Greer by Pure Dog Talk
From the Moth of Babes: Learn from Youth by Pure Dog Talk
Auntie Laura Takes on Social Media Bullying by Pure Dog Talk
Conversation with Laura Luck by Drinking from the Toilet
Conversation with Shade Witesel by Drinking from the Toilet
Using Distraction as a Cue by Drinking from the Toilet
Infertily in Dogs: Regular, Random, and Rare Causes with Dr. Marty Greer by Pure Dog Talk
Working Together Leverages Resources in Rare Breeds by Pure Dog Talk
What are Rare Breeds and Why ar ethey Rare with Susi Szeremy by Pure Dog Talk
Protecting Diversity and Sharing Quality in Rare Breeds by Pure Dog Talk
Rare Breeds: Preservation, Promotion, and and Purposeful Breeding by Pure Dog Talk
Progesterone Timing for Pregnancy Success with Dr Marty Greer by Pure Dog Talk
Three Essential Skills for Living with a Reactive Dog with Leslie McDevitt by Drinking from the Toilet
Reinforcing Diversity with Ken Ramirez by Drinking from the Toilet
Conversation with Amy Cook by Drinking from the Toilet
Ignore this (just kidding) by Drinking from the Toilet
What to do when you get stuck by Drinking from the Toilet
Baxter & Bella Q&A by The Puppy Training Podcast
Baxter & Bella Business Q&A and the Wait Command by The Puppy Training Podcast
Effective Socialization by The Puppy Training Podcast
Reactivity by The Puppy Training Podcast
Puppy Biting by The Puppy Training Podcast
Your Brand New Puppy by The Puppy Training Podcast
"Did You Know" by The Puppy Training Podcast
What is my Dog Telling Me? by The Puppy Training Podcast
How & When to Reward My Puppy by The Puppy Training Podcast
The Puppy Potty Training Triangle by The Puppy Training Podcast
Building a Bond by The Puppy Training Podcast
My Puppy Needs Patience by The Puppy Training Podcast
Kids & Puppies by The Puppy Training Podcast
Socialization Canine Coaching by Baxter & Bella
Puppy Biting Canine Coaching by Baxter & Bella
Body Language Canine Coaching by Baxter & Bella
Loose Leash Walking by The Puppy Training Podcast
The Puppy Problem by The Puppy Training Podcast
Kids & Puppies Canine Coaching by Baxter & Bella
Creating Calm Canine Coaching by Baxter & Bella
The Common Phases of Learning by the Puppy Training Podcast
Crates by The Puppy Training Podcast
What Do I Want My Dog To Do? by The Puppy Training Podcast
Getting Ready by The Puppy Training Podcast
What is a Service Dog by The Puppy Training Podcast
Resource Guarding by the Puppy Training Podcast
A Day in the Life by The Puppy Training Podcast
To Bark or Not to Bark by The Puppy Training Podcast
"I Miss You Already" by The Puppy Training Podcast
Boredom Busters by The Puppy Training Podcast
The First Few Days by The Puppy Training Podcast
Jumping by The Puppy Training Podcast
Multiple Dog Households by The Puppy Training Podcast
Reactive Rover by The Puppy Training Podcast
My Puppy Needs Patience by The Puppy Training Podcast
The Toddler Stage by The Puppy Training Podcast
The Anxious Puppy by The Puppy Training Podcast
Greeting Guests by The Puppy Training Podcast
Table Manners by The Puppy Training Podcast
Dog Breeding: We're All in this Together by Pure Dog Talk
Eye Health Testing Helps Breeders See Clearly by Pure Dog Talk
New Dog Breeders Offer Hope for the Future by Pure Dog Talk
Thriving or Suriving Adolescence by The Puppy Training Podcast
A Bribe or a Payment by The Puppy Training Podcast
Drop It, Leave It, or Both? by The Puppy Training Podcast
When I Go On Vacation by The Puppy Training Podcast
Training an Adule Dog by The Puppy Training Podcast
Apartment Living & Potty Training a Puppy by The Puppy Training Podcast
Bugs are Coming! Safe Products for Breeding Dogs + Coronavirus with Dr. Marty Greer by Pure Dog Talk
To Deduct or Not Deduct: Tax Time for Dog People by Pure Dog Talk
Protecting Ourselves and Our Dogs from Legal Jeopardy by Pure Dog Talk
Dog Breeding is Art AND Science with DNA Testing by Pure Dog Talk
Winning the Messaging War with Better Marketing by Pure Dog Talk
Timing Matters by The Puppy Training Podcast
Ouch! That Hurts by The Puppy Training Podcast
My Picky Puppy by The Puppy Training Podcast
Grooming Canine Coaching by Baxter & Bella
Life Rewards Canine Coaching by Baxter & Bella
Breeding Healthy & Behaviourally Sound Dogs by The Good Dog Pod
Coat Colour Genetics with Dr. Casey Carl by The Good Dog Pod
Stud Dog Management with Dr. Hutchinson by The Good Dog Pod
Dog Grooming: Back to Basics for Better Coats by The Good Dog Pod
Responsible Dog Ownership with Denise Fenzi by The Good Dog Pod
First Week of Neonatal Care (Part 1) by The Good Dog Pod
Timing Your Bitches with Dr. Hutchinson by The Good Dog Pod
Common Whelping Problems with Dr. Hutchinson by The Good Dog Pod
Colour Modifiers with Dr Casey Carl by The Good Dog Pod
Dog Grooming: Proper Bathing and Drying of Dogs by The Good Dog Pod
Immunology with Dr. Trisha Rettig by The Good Dog Pod
Wellness with Dr. Rustin Moore by The Good Dog Pod
At Home Grooming Hacks by The Good Dog Pod
Fear Free Practice with Dr. Leanne Lilly by The Good Dog Pod
Healthy Dog Pregnancies with Erin Runcan by The Good Dog Pod
Canine Cognition with Zach Silver by the Good Dog Pod
How to Exercise your Dogs with Dr. Chris Zink by The Good Dog Pod
How to Help Your Dog When You Go Back to Work by The Puppy Training Podcast

Books

Canine Reproduction and Whelping- Myra Savant Harris
Advanced Canine Reproduction and Puppy Care - Myra Savant Harris
Puppy Intensive Care- Myra Savant Harris
Dog Training Revolution by Zak George
Before & After Getting Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
When Pigs Fly by Jane Killion
How Dogs Think by Stanley Coren
De-Coding Your Dog by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
How to Behave so Your Dog Behaves by Dr. Sophia Yin
Perfect Puppy in 7 Days by Dr. Sophia Yin
Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training For The Companion Dog by Kenneth & Debbie Martin
Plenty in Life is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training, and Finding Grace by Kathy Sdao
Wag: the Science of Making Dogs Happy by Zazie Todd
From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias by Dr. Marty Becker
Don't Shoot the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor
A Kid's Comprehensive Guide to Speaking Dog! by Niki Tudge
Living with Kids and Dogs....Without Losing Your Mind by Colleen Pelar
Puppy Training for Kids by Colleen Pelar
Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know by Alexandra Horowitz
Social, Civil, & Savvy: Training & Socializing Puppies to Become the Best Possible Dogs by Laura VanArendonk Baugh
Puppy Primer by Brenda K. Scidmore and Patricia B. McConnell
On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas

Journal Articles (there have been more absorbed over time, but these are the ones we remember~!)

Collection and Evaluation of Canine Semen-A Review (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sathiyabarathi_Mayilsamy/publication/325440862_COLLECTION_AND_EVALUATION_OF_CANINE_SEMEN-A_REVIEW/links/5b0e277faca2725783f1dbbe/COLLECTION-AND-EVALUATION-OF-CANINE-SEMEN-A-REVIEW.pdf)
A Complete Guide to Successful Breeding Management in the Dog (Forsberg, 2014)
Artificial Insemination in Dogs (https://books.google.ca/books?hl=en&lr=&id=ceGdDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA51&dq=artificial+insemination+in+dogs&ots=M-1J1ZBlgJ&sig=-XL8TjuHWfcXmeqjjRuAu07U74E&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=artificial%20insemination%20in%20dogs&f=false)
Semen Evaluation and Fertility Assessment in a Purebred Dog Breeding Facility (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0093691X1630365X)
Effects from Aging on Semen Quality of Fresh and Cyropreserved Semen in Labrador Retrievers (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0093691X18304370)
Genetic Variation in Aggression-related Traits in Golden Retriever Dogs (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159106001444)
Comparisons of Endoscopic Assisted Transcervical and Laparotomy Insemination with frozen-thawed Dog Semen: A retrospective Clinical Study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25082020)
Study Demonstrates Rapid Decline in Male Dog Fertility with Potential link to Environmental Contaminants (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160809095138.htm)
Comparison of Five Extenders for Canine Semen Freezing (http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-95961999000500004)
Critical Periods in the Development o Social Behavior in Puppies (https://www.tropicaldogtraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/critical-period-in-puupies.pdf)
Aspects of Juvenile and Adolescent Environment Predict Aggression and Fear in 12 Month old Guide Dogs (https://www.academia.edu/28126114/aspects_of_Juvenile_and_adolescent_environment_Predict_aggression_and_Fear_in_12-Month-Old_guide_Dogs)
Canine Aggression Toward Familiar People: A New Look at an Old Problem (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195561608001083)
Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Behavioral Variation in Canine Anxiety (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1558787816300569)
Analysis of Correlations between Early Social Exposure and Reported Aggression in the Dog (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787816301411)
Reproductive Problems in the Bitch and the Queen (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01652176.1997.9694798)
Control of Estrous Cycle in the Bitch and Queen (https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=8768&catId=18828&id=3850258)
Physiology and Pathology of the Estrous Cycle of the Bitch (http://www.ivis.org/proceedings/scivac/2007/blendinger1_en.pdf?LA=6)
Normal Progesterone Profiles during Estrus in the Bitch: A prospective analysis of 1420 Estrous Cycles (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30388469)
Abnormalities in the Sexual Cycle of Bitches (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311856770_Abnormalities_in_the_Sexual_Cycle_of_Bitches)
Use of Supplemental Progesterone in Management of Canine Pregnancy (http://people.upei.ca/lofstedt/public/chromosome.puzzle/images%20for%20chromosomes/private/pdf.files.not.in.courses/progesterone.suppl.canine.pdf)
Progestins as a Treatment for the Subinvolution of Placental Sites in the Bitch (https://dspace.library.uu.nl/handle/1874/289378)
Current Concepts on Infertility in the Bitch (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1096286702800214)
Induction and Synchronization of Estrus in Dogs (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15993937)
Canine Pseudopregnancy: an Evaluation fo Prevalence and Current Treatment Protocols in the UK (https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-018-1493-1)
Canine Vaginal Cytology During the Estrous Cycle (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1679999/)
Application of Exfoliative Vaginal Cytology in Clinical Canine Reproduction- A Review (https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/9a11/2c6dfb59474d62ba3dd8638d8690c65c0e0a.pdf)
Observation on Possibility to Identify by the Stud Dogs the Signs of Fertile Period in Bitches (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/247774315_Observation_on_Possibility_to_Identify_by_the_Stud_Dogs_the_Signs_of_the_Fertile_Period_in_Bitches)
Canine Pregnancy: Predicting Parturition and Timing Events of Gestation (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2099502/)
Neonatal Rescuscitation: Practical Yet State of the Art
Metabolic Differences between Dogs of Different Body Sizes (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320634806_Metabolic_Differences_between_Dogs_of_Different_Body_Sizes)
Strategies for Improving Cognition with Aging: Insights from a Longitudinal Study of Antioxidant and Behavioral Enrichment in Canines (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19714491)
Nutrition and Behavior in Senior Dogs (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21435624)
Raw Diets for Dogs and Cats: A Review, with particular reference to microbiological hazards ( https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332678236_Raw_diets_for_dogs_and_cats_a_review_with_particular_reference_to_microbiological_hazards)
Occurrence of Salmonella, Campylobacter, Clostridium, and Enterobacteriacea in Raw Meat-Based diets for Dogs (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331528211_Occurrence_of_Salmonella_Campylobacter_Clostridium_and_Enterobacteriaceae_in_raw_meat-Based_diets_for_dogs)
Zoonotic Bacteria and Parasites found in Raw Meat-based Diets for Cats and Dogs.(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29326391)
Nutrition for Working and Service Dogs (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24951343)
The Use of Intranasal Oxytocin Therapy for Bitches Post Caesarean Section (http://www.applecrossvet.com.au/Portals/applecrossvet/Intranasal%20oxytocin.pdf)
The Ovarian Cycle of the Bitch: Plasma Estrogen, LH, and Progesterone (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1222178)
Long-term Outcome of Gonadectomy Performed at an Early Ag or Traditional Age in Dogs (https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/resources/javma_218_2_217.pdf)
Associations Between Owner Personality and Psychological Status and the Prevalence of Canine Behavior Problems (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29444154)
Collecting and Utilizing Phenotypic Data to Minimize Disease: A Breeder's Practical Guide (https://www.ofa.org/pdf/hovanart.pdf)
Determining the Optimal Age for Gonadectomy of Dogs and Cats (https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/full/10.2460/javma.231.11.1665)
Behavioral and Physical Effects of Spaying and Neutering Domestic Dogs (http://www.naiaonline.org/uploads/WhitePapers/SNBehaviorFarhoodyZink.pdf)
Myths and Misperceptions About Ingredients Used in Commercial Pet Foods (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24951341)
Longevity in Pet Dogs: Understanding what's Missing (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259915963_Longevity_in_pet_dogs_Understanding_what's_missing)
Use of Serologic Tests to Predict Resistance to Canine Distemper Virus- Induced Disease in Vaccinated Dogs (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26330396)
Comparison of Postexercise Cooling Methods in Working Dogs (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30859528)
The Demographics of Canine Hip Dysplasia in the United States and Canada (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314858291_The_Demographics_of_Canine_Hip_Dysplasia_in_the_United_States_and_Canada)
Measuring Pain in Dogs and Cats Using Structured Behavioural Observation (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29871754)
Quality of Life Assessment in Domestic Dogs: An Evidenced-based Rapid Review (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S109002331500307X)
Functional Foods in Pet Nurtition: Focus on Dogs and Cats (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315132493_Functional_foods_in_pet_nutrition_Focus_on_dogs_and_cats)
Monitoring Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Achieved Modest Genetic Improvement of 74 Dog Breeds over 40 years in USA(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24124555)
The Effects of Probiotics in the Blood Chemistry of Persian Shepherd Dogs (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262337260_The_effects_of_probiotics_in_the_blood_chemistry_of_Persian_shepherd_dogs)
Bacteriological Evaluation of Dog and Cat Diets that Claim to Contain Probiotics (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC340078/)
Evaluation of Cognitive Learning, Memory, Psychomotor, Immunologic, and retinal Functions in healthy PUppies Fed Foods Fortified with Docosahexanoic Acid Rich Fish Oil from 8-52 Weeks of Age (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22916855)
AAFCO Methods for Substantiating Nutritional Adequacy of Dog and Cat Foods (https://www.aafco.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Regulatory/Committees/Pet-Food/Reports/Pet_Food_Report_2013_Midyear-Proposed_Revisions_to_AAFCO_Nutrient_Profiles.pdf)
Analysis of Genetic Variation in 28 Dog Breed Populations with 100 Microsatellite Markers (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10807903_Analysis_of_Genetic_Variation_in_28_Dog_Breed_Populations_With_100_Microsatellite_Markers)
Oxidative Stress and Food Supplementation with Antioxidants in Therapy Dogs (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5508397/)
Populations Structure and Inbreeding From Pedigree Analysis of Purebred Dogs (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2390636/)
A Nomengraph That Predicts the Age to Vaccinate Puppies Against Distemper (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13619302)
Veterinary Vaccines and Their Importance to Animal Health and Public Health (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877282X11000270)
Dietary Essentiality of Nutritionally Non-Essential Amino Acids for Animals and Humans (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4935284/)
World Small Animal Veterinary Association Nutritional Assessment Guidelines (https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/global-nutrition-guidelines/)
World Small Animal Veterinary Association 2015 Vaccination Guidelines for the Owners and Breeders of Dogs and Cats (https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WSAVA-Owner-Breeder-Guidelines-2015_1.pdf)
World Small Animal Veterinary Association 2015 Vaccination Guidelines (https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WSAVA-Vaccination-Guidelines-2015.pdf)
American Animal Hospital Association 2017 Canine Vaccination Guidelines (https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/vaccination-canine-configuration/vaccination-canine/)
Antibody Titer Testing as a Guide for Vaccination in Dogs and Cats (http://skeptvet.com/Blog/2014/12/antibody-titer-testing-as-a-guide-for-vaccination-in-dogs-and-cats/)
American Veterinary Medical Association Vaccination Principles (https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/vaccination-principles)
Antibody Titers versus Vaccinations (https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/vital-vaccination-series-antibody-titers-versus-vaccination/)
AVMA Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents' Report on Cat and Dog Vaccines (https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/javma.2002.221.1401)
A Literature Review on the Welfare Implications of Gonadectomy of Dogs (https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/pdf/10.2460/javma.250.10.1155)
An Overview of Pediatric Spay & Neuter Benefits and Techniques (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281307226_An_overview_of_pediatric_spay_and_neuter_benefits_and_techniques)
Long-term Health Effects of Neutering: Comparison of Labrador Retrievers with Golden Retrievers (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25020045/#:~:text=doubled%20the%20incidence%20of%20one,times%20that%20of%20intact%20dogs.)\
Effects of Dog-Appeasing Pheromones on Anxiety and Fear in Puppies During Training And on Long-term Socialization (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19072600/)
Health Benefits Observed after Probiotic Lactobacillus Fementum CCM7421 Application in Dogs (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28721546/).
The Effect of Genetic Bottlenecks and Inbreeding on the Incidence of Two Major Autoimmune Diseases in Standard Poodles, Sebaceous Adenitis and Addison's Disease (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26401342/)
The Effects of Do Breed Development on Genetic Diversity and the Relative Influence of Performanc and Confirmation Breeding. (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jbg.12017)
Assisting Decision-Making on Age of Neutering for Mixed Breed Dogs of Five Weight Categories: associated Joint Disorders and Cancers (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00472/full?fbclid=IwAR0Cs7mFofLUwE3cc7YXEH1Do8NopicgSTARSfVI3HNmfbBuDJlZIg57ajA)
Assisting Decision-Making on Age of Neutering for 35 Breeds of Dogs: Associated Join Disorders, Cancers, and Urinary Incontinence (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00388/full)
Evaluation of Microbial Contamination and Effects of Storage in Raw Meat-Based Dog Foods Purchased Online (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jpn.13263)
True Nutrient and Amino Acid Digestibility of Dog Foods Made with Human-Grade Ingredients Using the Precision-Fed Cecectomized Rooster Assay (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6994059/pdf/txz175.pdf)
The Behavioural and Physiological Effects of Dog Appeasing Pheromone upon Canine Behaviour during Separation from owner (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S155878782030112X)
Dog Leash-Related Injuries Treated at Emergency Department (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0735675720304460)
Assessing the Current and Future Potential Geographic Distribution of the American Dog Tick, Dermacentor Variabilis in North America (https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0237191).
The Gut Microbiome in Dogs with Congestive Heart Failure: A Pilot Study (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-70826-0)
Comparison of the Nutrient Composition of Commercial Dog Milk Replacers with that of Dog Milk (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24871064/)
Litter Size at Birth in Purebred Dogs- A Retrospective Study of 224 Breeds
Lactation in the Dog: Milk Composition and Intake by Puppies (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/16473413_Lactation_in_the_Dog_Milk_Composition_and_Intake_by_Puppies)

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