Impact of Classical Counterconditioning (Quiet Kennel Exercise) on Barking in Kenneled Dogs—A Pilot Study

Excessive barking is a major source of noise pollution in dog kennels and negatively impacts welfare. Because resources are often limited, minimizing barking in the simplest and most easily implementable way is imperative. This pilot study implemented a Quiet Kennel Exercise (QKE) that utilized clas...

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Main Authors: Samantha Zurlinden, Stephany Spano, Emily Griffith, Sara Bennett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/2/171