Canine Welfare Manual

To provide for the welfare of and to preserve the effectiveness of working dogs, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in the United Kingdom has developed a manual outlining appropriate housing and care conditions. This manual presents results of research work sponsored by TSWG in an easy-to-use format for canine handlers and agencies that train and deploy canine detection teams. It includes advice on improving the kenneling environment, reducing stress, and other methods of promoting canine health. Requests for this manual from Federal, State, and local governments and other approved organizations using canines for detection should be sent to edsubgroup@tswg.gov.