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Effects of spay and neuter on dogs' development with Daniel Shaw.
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In this episode, Nikki is joined with Canine Behaviorist, Daniel Shaw, owner of Animal Behavior Kent in the UK. They discuss the issues with early spay and neuter on dogs and how the hormones play a role in a dog's ability to deal with stress, social engagement, trauma, and more.
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For more information on Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons), GMBPsS, CDBC
https://www.facebook.com/Animalbehaviourkent/
https://abklearn.teachable.com/
To find more information about studies that were discussed see below.
McGreevy, P. D., Wilson, B., Starling, M. J., &
Serpell, J. A. (2018). Behavioural risks in male dogs with minimal lifetime
exposure to gonadal hormones may complicate population-control benefits of
desexing. PloS one, 13(5), e0196284.
Starling, M., Fawcett, A., Wilson, B., Serpell, J.,
& McGreevy, P. (2019). Behavioural risks in female dogs with minimal
lifetime exposure to gonadal hormones. Plos one, 14(12), e0223709.
For more information on Sara Davies’ on pseudopregnancy in dogs - https://www.veterinary-practice.com/article/pseudopregnancy-in-spayed-bitches
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