1] CEO of Dogs Deserve Better
2] Trainee Veterinary Nurse
3] Kennel Assistant
4] Animal Welfare Student
5] Founder, Executive Director- Canine Rehabilitation Centre and Sanctuary
6] Healthcare Assistant at a Psychiatric Hospital
7] Animal Shelter Worker
8] Dog Rehomer for a Charity
9] Dog Rehomer
10] Animal Carer
11] Dog Rehomer
12] Dog Rehomer (PT)
13] Deputy Manage Dog Welfare/Dog
Behaviourist
14] Physician
15] College Instructor
16] Certified dog trainer at an open-
admission, no-kill animal shelter
17] Animal Care attendant with BCSPCA
18] Veterinary Technician & Animal
Behaviour Specialist
19] Administrator, Animal Care attendant
20] President of Municipal Shelter
21] Project Manager, Clinical Research
Nursing Background
22] Animal Careattendant (Shelter
worker)
23] Teacher
24] Director of Development for an
Animal Shelter
25] Applied Animal Behaviourist
26] Veterinary Nurse
27] Animal Control Officer / Animal
Inspector
28] Teacher, have licensed therapy dog
29] Deputy Manager Of Dog Welfare
30] Executive Director of an Animal
Welfare Organization
QUESTION
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I think it would be helpful. A lot of our dogs like to just lay outside on a nice day and absorb the sun.
possibly
sound absorption natural light
well yes to a certain extent, but this would have to be on the back of extensive research into what sort of architecture is calming for dogs rather than what we know about how it affects humans
You bet.
I believe so, any animal would do better in a calm and comfortable environment, and one of which resembles the outside would be beneficial as animals live outside. However with the warm and comfort of a home.
Absolutely, excessive barking only sends a wave of stress through the kennels and is mirrored off all the animals and staff making for a miserable enironment. my shelter needs to be updated. Its good but not good enough compared with the newer shelters ive seen.
Skipped question
Yes - especially sound absorption
Absolutely in most cases, some dogs have literally gone too far and cannot be turned around, but mostly it would be of benefit.
Yes
Yes
Yes
I think so.
Yes, but emphasis on relationships with people and other dogs.
Unquestionably.
Yes
Yes! Especially in the area of sound absorbtion and natural lighting!
Yes. We currently use CDs to expose dogs to noise of nature. Scent is a big aspect as well. Calming scents seem to keep the dogs calmer.
Absolutely!
Yes
Possibly
Yes
Absolutely
Yes, although species difference regarding perception of light, sound, and temperature should be considered
The concept, yes, but not all of those elements
Absolutely
Yes
I think it is true to say that pleasant scenery is better than other dog kennels
Absolutely yes!
There are numerous examples of calming architecture, designed to calm people dealing with emotional trauma. Elements of this include panoramic views with lots of natural light, sound absorption and the integration of nature / outdoors.Based on your experiences, could this concept of calming architecture have a similar outcome for troubled dogs?