The Dog Rehoming Project

Science needs YOU! This study explores how programs that support pet owners (e.g. low-cost vet care, food banks) can help keep pets and people together. If you’ve owned a dog or cat in the last 12 months, we’d love to hear from you! Take the survey here: edin.ac/4a7ArGd

New webinar alert! Join us on Thurs, April 24th at 3pm PT/6pm ET to learn how to make your organization's adoptions stick! There will be loads of useful info for all shelters and rescue orgs, so register today using the link below! eventbrite.com/e/getting-houn…

Our ED, @KarenGriffinPhD, will be discussing what the science says about adopting dogs to households with children, and how we can use scientific evidence to make sound decisions this Mon., Feb. 17th at 6pm EST Click the link to register. Space is limited. laurielawless.com/lawless-off-le…

Check out our webinar this Fri, Dec. 6th at 3pm PST/6pm EST to learn why R+ training is central to dogs' good welfare, and fun training with your dog when the weather is icky! Click the link below to reserve your ticket. Please share! eventbrite.com/e/rain-sleet-o…

Help us work toward our goal of improving dog welfare using scientific evidence! Please consider donating this #GivingTuesday. We have some exciting new projects in the works for 2025, but we need your support to make them happen. Donate here: thedogrehomingproject.org/donate Thanks!

We're doing a FREE talk at Front Seat Coffee in Hardwick, VT on Fri, Sept. 27th at 4pm. @KarenGriffinPhD will walk you through the importance of cognitive stimulation for your four-legged friend! You'll learn how to keep your dog's brain busy when they're young or young-at-heart.

Shelter/rescue org staff/volunteers needed for a study exploring the potential usage of AI in this field, e.g. to improve animal welfare and orgs' operational efficiency! Take a short survey to participate: forms.gle/htYWC7iECGu2J9…. Many participants are needed so please share!

Attn shelters! Research needs you! This study investigates how architects can better design animal shelters to cater to the needs of visitors, staff, and animals. Complete a short survey to participate: qualtricsxmmb3ymq7ss.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5d…. Please share widely!

Have you adopted a dog from a Northern Canadian community? If so, help science by participating in this study! Click on this link to take part by completing a survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/lincoln/nort… And please share!

Our Executive Director has recently published a case study on work she did with a shelter to overhaul their rehoming practices based on scientific evidence! The positive effects of the changes were swiftly evident! Find out more below. ⬇️

Here's the first in our series of infographics based on the research of Dr. @SaraGarstecka, PhD! Her research focuses on how to mitigate the risk of dog bites to children, while also ensuring that good dog welfare is maintained. This info is widely relevant, so please share!

Do you have kids and are getting a dog? Or do you work/volunteer at an org and are wondering how to best prepare adopters with kids? If so, check out our upcoming webinar on Fri, Mar. 29th at 7pm ET with @KarenGriffinPhD. Please share and get tickets here:eventbrite.com/e/dogs-and-chi…

If you have a less than harmonious multi-dog household and would like to learn how to help your canine family members peacefully co-exist, check out our webinar TOMORROW! Fri, Feb. 23rd at 2pm PT/5pm ET. Click the link below for tickets! Please share! eventbrite.com/e/how-to-addre…

We had the pleasure of interviewing veterinary behaviorist and author Dr. Emily Levine about her children's book, which is an excellent resource for teaching kids safe and appropriate interactions with dogs so that everybody is happy! Watch and share! youtube.com/watch?v=fm-hlB…

Our next Come.Sit.Stay.Learn. webinar will have a panel of behavior experts to answer YOUR holiday related dog behavior questions! Join us via Zoom on Fri, Dec. 8th at 3pm PT/6pm ET to learn how to keep your dog chill during the holidays! Get tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/how-to-prepa…

We're rather behind on sharing updates for our organization, so very belatedly, we'd like to welcome Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin, PhD (@livesofwilddogs)! She is a member of our Think Tank and a brilliant addition to the team! Learn more about her here: thedogrehomingproject.org/team

Learn about how to plan for your dog if you're unable to care for them at our upcoming webinar on Wed, Nov. 8th at 4pm PT/7pm ET with Debra Hamilton (@HLawMediation)! A plan is vital to your dog's welfare. Use the link below to reserve your ticket today! eventbrite.com/e/navigating-t…

Have you ever wondered how dogs moved indoors and became part of our families? Join us on Wed, Oct. 11th at 4pm PT/7pm ET for the next webinar in our Come.Sit.Stay.Learn. series to learn how! Use the link below to RSVP today! Please share! eventbrite.com/e/how-the-vict…

Dog owners needed for this study! It's investigating potential genetic differences in the sociability of dogs who have remained in a home long-term versus those who are residing in an animal shelter. All dogs eligible! Click here to sign up: forms.gle/kPLuGEHEfFmpbW… Please share!

We’ll be keeping a close eye on @DTScholars forthcoming @GenerationPup research!