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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Effect of Vegetation Cover and Height on Soil and Plant Properties Across Managed and Unmanaged Agricultural Land in a Temperate Climate
Udofia, S.-O. U., Wills, A., Williams, L., Ng, W. K. P., Bevan, T. & Bell, M., 23 Jan 2026, In: Climate. 14, 2, p. 32 1 p., 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Quantifying seasonal changes in plant and soil properties associated with diverse grasslands
Udofia, S.-O. U., Williams, L. K., Wills, A. P. & Bell, M. J., 21 Feb 2026, In: Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil Plant Science. 76, 1, 1 p., 2629122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Effect of a Collar and Harness on Intraocular Pressure and Respiration Rate of Brachycephalic and Dolichocephalic Dogs
Bailey, M. E., Packer, M. J. & Wills, A. P., 1 May 2025, In: Veterinary Medicine and Science. 11, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Impact of an Educational Intervention on Public Perception of Health Problems in Brachycephalic Dogs
Smith, G. & Wills, A. P., 1 May 2025, In: Veterinary Medicine and Science. 11, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Importance of Vegetation Cover in Organic Systems
Udofia, S.-O. U., Williams, L. K., Wills, A. P. & Bell, M. J., 2025, Advances in Organic Farming. Awasthi, L. P. (ed.). CABI, p. 163–174 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Prizes
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Impact of husbandry on the welfare of pet guinea pigs in the UK
Wills, A. (Speaker)
10 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Experiences of teachers delivering live animal handling and husbandry classes in relation to animal welfare monitoring and management.
Wills, A. (Speaker) & Ellis, C. (Speaker)
10 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Canine hydrotherapy: where are we now?
Wills, A. (Speaker)
17 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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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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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
Press/Media
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Why Cats Are So Good At Obstacle Courses, According To Science
19/5/24
1 Media contribution
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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
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Companion Animal Psychology blog article
Montrose, T. & Wills, A.
18/9/16
1 item of Media coverage
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