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“More Attention than Usual”: A Thematic Analysis of Dog Ownership Experiences in the UK during the First COVID-19 Lockdown

Animals, 2021
On 23 March 2020, the UK Government imposed a nationwide lockdown as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. This study aimed to explore how the experience of dog ownership in the UK was impacted during this lockdown.
Katrina E. Holland, Sara C. Owczarczak-Garstecka, Katharine L. Anderson, Rachel A. Casey, Robert M. Christley, Lauren Harris, Kirsten M. McMillan, Rebecca Mead, Jane K. Murray, Lauren Samet, Melissa M. Upjohn   +10 more
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'Generation Pup' – protocol for a longitudinal study of dog behaviour and health

BMC Veterinary Research, 2021
Background Despite extensive research, many questions remain unanswered about common problems that impact dog welfare, particularly where there are multiple contributing factors that can occur months or years before the problem becomes apparent.
Jane Katherine Murray, Rachel Heather Kinsman, Michelle Susannah Lord, Rosa Elizabete Pinto Da Costa, Joshua Luke Woodward, Sara Cecylia Owczarczak-Garstecka, Séverine Tasker, Toby Grahame Knowles, Rachel Alison Casey   +8 more
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Introducing a Puppy to Existing Household Cat(s): Mixed Method Analysis

Animals, 2022
Although cats and dogs can live amicably, inter-species conflict can result in poor welfare. Species introduction can impact the development of the cat-dog relationship. This study aimed to identify factors associated with owner reported ‘only desirable’
Rachel H. Kinsman, Sara C. Owczarczak-Garstecka, Rachel A. Casey, Rosa E. P. Da Costa, Séverine Tasker, Jane K. Murray   +5 more
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Impact of Changes in Time Left Alone on Separation-Related Behaviour in UK Pet Dogs

Animals, 2022
Separation-related behaviours (SRBs), including but not limited to vocalisation, pacing, destruction and toileting, occur in the absence of human company.
Naomi D. Harvey, Robert M. Christley, Kassandra Giragosian, Rebecca Mead, Jane K. Murray, Lauren Samet, Melissa M. Upjohn, Rachel A. Casey   +7 more
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National Dog Survey: Describing UK Dog and Ownership Demographics

Animals, 2023
With dogs being the most commonly owned companion animal in the United Kingdom, knowledge about dog demographics is important in understanding the impact of dogs on society.
Katharine L. Anderson, Rachel A. Casey, Ben Cooper, Melissa M. Upjohn, Robert M. Christley   +4 more
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“Do Your Homework as Your Heart Takes over When You Go Looking”: Factors Associated with Pre-Acquisition Information-Seeking among Prospective UK Dog Owners

Animals, 2023
The factors influencing why and how people decide to acquire a dog are not well understood and little is known about the extent to which prospective owners undertake preparatory research.
Rebecca Mead, Katrina E. Holland, Rachel A. Casey, Melissa M. Upjohn, Robert M. Christley   +4 more
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Impact of the First COVID-19 Lockdown on Management of Pet Dogs in the UK

Animals, 2020
Initial COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in the United Kingdom (23 March–12 May 2020) prompted lifestyle changes for many people. We explored the impact of this lockdown phase on pet dogs using an online survey completed by 6004 dog owners, who provided ...
Robert M. Christley, Jane K. Murray, Katharine L. Anderson, Emma L. Buckland, Rachel A. Casey, Naomi D. Harvey, Lauren Harris, Katrina E. Holland, Kirsten M. McMillan, Rebecca Mead, Sara C. Owczarczak-Garstecka, Melissa M. Upjohn   +11 more
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“Don’t Bring Me a Dog…I’ll Just Keep It”: Understanding Unplanned Dog Acquisitions Amongst a Sample of Dog Owners Attending Canine Health and Welfare Community Events in the United Kingdom

Animals, 2021
Understanding the factors that result in people becoming dog owners is key to developing messaging around responsible acquisition and providing appropriate support for prospective owners to ensure a strong dog–owner bond and optimise dog welfare.
Katrina E. Holland, Rebecca Mead, Rachel A. Casey, Melissa M. Upjohn, Robert M. Christley   +4 more
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Exploring and Developing the Questions Used to Measure the Human–Dog Bond: New and Existing Themes

Animals, 2022
Dogs play an important role in many western societies, providing companionship, emotional support, and assistance, as well as other more specialist roles. The literature reveals that many human–animal interaction (HAI) questionnaires exist to measure the
Lauren E. Samet, Helen Vaterlaws-Whiteside, Naomi D. Harvey, Melissa M. Upjohn, Rachel A. Casey   +4 more
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“It’s Like Living with a Sassy Teenager!”: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Owners’ Comments about Dogs between the Ages of 12 Weeks and 2 Years

Animals, 2023
Owners’ understanding of dog behaviour influences dog welfare. This study aimed to investigate owners’ experiences of living with dogs and perceptions of dog behaviour/behaviour change.
Sara C. Owczarczak-Garstecka, Rosa E. P. Da Costa, Naomi D. Harvey, Kassandra Giragosian, Rachel H. Kinsman, Rachel A. Casey, Séverine Tasker, Jane K. Murray   +7 more
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