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Details for Dr Emily Blackwell
| Personal details | |
| Name | Dr Emily Blackwell |
| Job title | Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare |
| Department | Bristol Veterinary School University of Bristol |
| Contact details | This expert can be contacted via the University of Bristol Public Relations
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| Qualifications | B.Sc.(Leic.), PhD, FHEA |
| Professional details | |
| Membership of professional bodies | Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) with the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) |
| Keywords | dog behaviour dogs cat behaviour cats behaviour problems pets dog welfare cat welfare |
| Areas of expertise | I am a senior lecturer in companion animal behaviour and welfare. I am certified as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)and help owners with their pet's problem behaviour. I did my PhD on separation-related behaviour in dogs, and so have a particularly in-depth understanding of the development and treatment of this disorder. I have considerable expertise in all aspects of clinical behaviour, and have particular interests in developing the evidence base in clinical behaviour. Particular research interests include; - The prevention and treatment of behaviour problems in re-homed dogs; - Methods for assessing the welfare of cats and dogs; - Behavioural signs of stress in cats and dogs; - The development of social behaviour in dogs; - Use of activity monitors to assess behaviour in dogs and cats; - The welfare of kennelled dogs. |
| Media experience | My work has received considerable media interest and I have worked as scientific consultant on a range of series including 'Secret Lives of Puppies', 'Secret Lives of kittens', 'Puppy Secrets', 'Dogs: The untold story' as well as appearing on screen as resident expert on 'Dogs: Their Secret Lives' (Channel 4 series) and 'Me and My Dog' (BBC2) |