What are the basic needs of a dog and the physiological effects of
depriving the animal of these needs?  If anyone has any information on
this I would appreciate it.

Water, food, and place to go potty.

"the physiological effects of depriving the animal of these needs?"

If the dog is deprived of food or water, it will die.

Thanks myoarin.

I figured that much out myself!! I'm looking for a lot more detail or
info. on where I can get the information.

I am looking for expansions under the following headings:

Freedom from hunger, thirst and malnutrition; 
Freedom from physical discomfort and pain; 
Freedom from injury or disease; 
Freedom from fear and distress; 
Freedom to express their normal behavioural needs

This may be of interest:

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1278&articleid=642

HI Snoopgogy,
I was really pretty sure that you had, but you asked.  No offense to
your intellect intended.  Sometimes a simple minded comment gets the
ball rolling.  I hope you get satisfactory answers to the expansions
of your question.
Myoarin

check out the book "how to be your dog's best friend" it sepaks to the
psychology of dogs and how to deal with them so they're happy and do
the things you want by understanding thier pack psychology> I really
enjoyed it and it help getting my puddle problem under better control.


here is the author's web site

http://www.dogsbestfriend.com/

Thanks Guy's, much appreciated. I will have a look at that book.