Negatively and Positively. Negatively because they go crazy and they are stirred by up dogs nearby that they want to go after and cannot, and positively only because they can't get to the other dogs to cause them harm.

it can have positive and negative effects. it can depend on the dogs previous life experience and the dog as an individual.

positively the dogs cant see one another so prevents stress levels

negatively but it is difficult for them to have a positive effect, a shelter suitable for a dog needs to be a replica of what a real home would look and feel like which I don’t think is given in dog shelters
 

Shelter designs absolutely affect canine behaviour. Without question. Most shelter designs affect canine behaviour in a negative way. The designs tend to cater around very important factors such as controlling the spread of disease, the need to clean easily, and the need to maximize space for a high volume of dogs coming in and out among other things. However, these designs tend to create a very high stress environment for the dogs.


Negatively
 

lots of designs are too sterile. They allow too much stress from barking and are not set up to create personal homey environments for stressed animals.

Yes very much so, we have tried to design our kennels to help combat as much stress by reducing noise, through solid plastic kennel fronts and visibility to each other by off setting each kennel slightly but it will always be hard for certain individuals and i don't think you will ever be able to suit every dogs needs in the kennel environment.
 

Stressful - noisy, barking, basic, not home like, strange

Negatively - too hostile an environment, noisy, draughty, cold, no home comforts.
 

They affect behaviour positively and negatively, e.g. if the dogs can hear and/or see each other or not or if they have to walk past reactive dogs.
 

Negatively - not as natural as a home environment

I don't believe any animal shelter can positively affect dog behaviour as social isolation in a unusual environment will always cause stress

Negatively. Dogs seem anxious and frightened at the shelters.
 

Negatively, as they don't allow dogs to be social
 

Current dog shelter designs negatively affect behaviour. Dogs exhibit behaviours in shelter environments that they would otherwise not exhibit.
 

Outdated shelters affect dogs negatively because it's such unnatural and stressful environment
 

negatively- the runs have approximately 2-4 inches between the side wall & front of run which allows dogs to be almost face to face with one another (not ideal for disease prevention & stress)
 

Negatively. Not enough 'privacy' for dogs to be on their own. Can not really get away in a small kennel this only option for them is to bite when faced with an uncomfortable situation.

shelter designs and environment have a huge impact from sounds to smells it all plays an essential role in wellness both mentally and physically.

negatively - need better sound barriers, streamline set up to move dogs to clean yet make comfortable and safe for dogs and people
 

Not enough separation of dogs, noise, overcrowding

negatively
 

Mostly negatively

Negatively: no reduction of visual, auditory, tactile stimuli; difficult to keep from triggers for aggression
 

Negatively-- most are just wire runs with concrete flooring.
 

Some shelters are designed better than others, but there is always room for improvement!
 

Negative...concrete and close quarters create stress

Both, some have been designed well to reduce noise levels and public access but the dog is still kennelled and therefore cannot be fully content and behaviour will be altered due to the impact of being in such an environment.
 

Depends on the design. Some can help alleviate stress, some contribute to it. However, properly designed animal housing can have a very positive impact on dog behaviour.