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Research output per year
Personal profile
Overview
Dr Alison Wills is a Senior Lecturer at Hartpury University with research interests in the areas of canine biomechanics and therapy.
Research interests
Alison's key research interests are in the fields of canine biomechanics and animal therapy. In addition to this, Alison has an interest in the health and welfare of exotic pet species. Alison convened the community of practice on Exotic Pet Health and Welfare and also contributes to the Canine Performance and Training community of practice.
Current teaching
Alison teaches in the fields of animal biomechanics, animal therapy and animal health and disease and is programme manager for the BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science, BSc (Hons) Animal Training and Performance and BSc (Hons) Canine Training and Performance courses.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The physiological and biomechanical assessment of free ranging sports dogs, The Royal Veterinary College
2009 → 2013
Award Date: 1 Jan 2013
Veterinary Science, BSc, The Royal Veterinary College
2006 → 2009
Award Date: 1 Jan 2009
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Research output
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Perception and utilisation of veterinary services by rodent owners in the United Kingdom
Wills, A. & James, L., 25 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Veterinary Record.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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UK animal therapists' confidence in executing professional skills in clinical practice
Sear, A. & Wills, A., 30 Nov 2024, In: Veterinary Record. 195, 11Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Frequency of injuries and orthopaedic conditions sustained by flyball dogs.
Blake, S., Melfi, V., Tabor, G. & Wills, A., 3 Nov 2023, In: Comparative Exercise Physiology. 20, 1, p. 89-96 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Injury Risk Factors Associated with Training and Competition in Flyball Dogs
Blake, S., Melfi, V., Tabor, G. & Wills, A., 2023, In: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine. 53-54Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Shutting the gate: A preliminary study of farm crime prevention methods used by the police in rural England and Wales
Nunns, A., Wills, A. & Montrose, V. T., 5 May 2022, In: International Journal of Rural Criminology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Injury Risk factors associated with training and competition in flyball dogs
Blake, S. (Speaker), Melfi, V. (Supervisor), Tabor, G. (Speaker) & Wills, A. (Speaker)
Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Kinetics analysis of effects of different angles of box during turning in flyball dogs
Blake, S. (Speaker), Wills, A. (Speaker), Tabor, G. (Speaker) & Blake, R. (Speaker)
30 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Using Biomechanical Measures to Assess the Efficacy of Canine Water Treadmill Exercise
Wills, A. (Speaker)
19 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Using Biomechanical Measures to Assess the Efficacy of Canine Swimming
Wills, A. (Speaker)
9 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Peak forelimb ground reaction forces experiences by dogs jumping from a simulated car boot
Wills, A. (Speaker)
23 Jul 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
Press/Media
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Why Cats Are So Good At Obstacle Courses, According To Science
19/5/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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The behavioural effects of olfactory stimulation on dogs at a rescue shelter
Binks, J., Taylor, S., Wills, A. & Montrose, T.
17/4/18 → 21/4/18
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Companion Animal Psychology blog article
Montrose, T. & Wills, A.
18/9/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media