Survey on the Perception of Dogs in Our Society
To date, there have been very few scientific studies regarding the perception of dog sports, working dogs, and dog training. A Master's thesis by Daniela Schuster-Gerschler aims to address precisely this gap. The anonymous survey takes only about 10 minutes to complete and is open to individuals aged 18 and over in Germany—whether or not they have experience with dogs. Every participation helps to ground discussions surrounding dogs more firmly in facts rather than prejudices.
Please participate: New online survey for everyone who works with dogs
Do you work with dogs? Then your experience is needed! A new survey is gathering practical knowledge from training, medicine, and care – participate and help create reliable data.
IGP officially recognized in South Australia – An important milestone for the IGP community across Australia
A milestone for IGP sport in Australia:
The government of South Australia has now explicitly excluded IGP dogs from the definition of "aggressively trained dogs." This recognizes that IGP is not a form of training that increases aggression, but rather a sport that promotes work ethic, discipline, and the well-being of both dogs and owners.
This decision is the result of many committed voices – especially Connie Bonaros, who fought for fairness, education, and well-founded decisions. It's an important step for the IGP sport, for animal welfare, and for the coexistence of dogs, owners, and the public.
Survey on working dogs in veterinary practices – your support counts!
How do working dogs behave in veterinary practices – differently than "normal" dogs?
A new survey among veterinarians aims to provide answers. K9andSports supports the project to counter rumors and half-truths with real data. Help now: Share the survey link and strengthen research!
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