Dog behaviour & welfare researcher @dogstrust. PhD @savsnet. @UoLScience grad. All views own. She/her
Joined January 2019
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Come check out our new account! ๐๐ผ
๐ขWe're excited to share that we have launched a new Instagram account!
We'll be fetching plenty of research-backed insights on all things dog, so come along and join us! ๐ถ
Follow us ๐ instagram.com/dogstrust_reseโฆ (handle dogstrust_research)
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10 Dec 2025
โญ Check out what's behind Day 10 of our #ChristmasCountdown below... ๐ 1/2๐งต
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๐ On Day 1 of #Advent we're celebrating the people who make up our wonderful Research team ๐ From data scientists to impact evaluators, social and behavioural scientists, our team work hard all year to improve dog welfare through robust evidence ๐พ 2/2 ๐งต#AnimalWelfare
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โญ As the year draws to a close and we count down to Christmas we're taking a look back at 2025, celebrating the work of our Research team! โญ
๐Check out what's behind Day 1 of our #Advent below... ๐ 1/2๐งต
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30 Oct 2025
๐ถ Our latest peer-reviewed research on how owners make decisions about dog relinquishment has been published in @CABI_Research's Human-Animal Interactions journal ๐
Check out the thread below to find out more #WednesdayWisdom ๐งต1/6
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๐ข The wait is almost over!
Join us next weekend (18-19 Oct) for the UK's largest science festival #NewScientistLive @ExceLLondon and find out how @DogsTrust is leading the way in using evidence to help dogs live happier lives ๐
๐๏ธ Tickets ๐ live.newscientist.com/ticketโฆ
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๐ข Love dogs? ๐ถ Love science? ๐ฌ
#NewScientistLive is back at the @ExceLLondon this month and our Research team can't wait to be there! Drop by stand K30 for all things canine science and learn how @DogsTrust is using research to improve the lives of dogs and their owners ๐พ๐
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13 May 2025
We're back with our fifth National Dog Survey, this year sponsored by our friends at @PostcodeLottery! ๐ถ
Previous survey results have led to our free Behaviour Support Line, supporting 8,000 dog owners, as well as discounted training classes for 500 pooches ๐
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Katharine Anderson retweeted
25 Mar 2025
๐ฃ We're excited to share our latest Research "Year in Review", showcasing our Research team's activities, key findings & publications in 2024 ๐ถ
Read all about how we're generating and sharing evidence to help dogs, and their owners, live happier lives ๐ bit.ly/4l0fulo
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Katharine Anderson retweeted
24 Feb 2025
๐ฆฎOur 2024 @DogsTrust National Dog Survey highlighted many owners show preference for dogs remaining on lead during walks - more here ๐tinyurl.com/58sy6754
Check out the below hints & tips for making on-lead walks a fun experience based on findings from our recent research๐
22 Feb 2025
Keep your dogโs on-lead walks exciting this #WalkingTheDogDay and beyond with our top tips ๐
From sniffaris to conquering natural obstacles, hereโs how to make every walk an adventure for your pup ๐ถ
Visit dogstrust.org.uk for more dog advice.
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Katharine Anderson retweeted
28 Jan 2025
New year, new role? ๐ค We're hiring for an experienced administrator, who is passionate about dog welfare, to support our lovely Research team ๐ถ (๐ท๐) This is a hybrid, 12-month fixed-term role. Full details and how to apply here ๐bit.ly/3CzdNtB #NowHiring #JobOpening
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Katharine Anderson retweeted
27 Jan 2025
โDo dogs and their owners really look alike? ๐ถ๐ง
๐On #NationalGeographicDay we're reading all about this phenomenon in @NatGeo's piece 'Dogs and their owners really do look alikeโhereโs why'
More hereโก๏ธ tinyurl.com/2rvupc3s
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20 Dec 2024
๐ข Great news! The 2nd series of #LostDogFoundDog with @clarebalding airs 7th Jan, 7pm @channel5_tv ๐. Filmed @DT_Essex itโs all about the unbreakable bond we share with our dogs ๐๐พ. Set your TV reminders for this heartwarming series of dramatic rescues, & joyful reunions! โจ
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10 Dec 2024
Day 10 of #Advent ๐ This year, 10 Dogs Trust adopters kindly took part in research interviews exploring Dogs Trust behaviour support. We will use their detailed feedback on our vital dog behaviour referral service to improve the help we offer to our wonderful adopters ๐
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11 Nov 2024
A great first day at #ISVEE17 engaging in all things epi! Looking forward to the next few days of sessions!
Iโm here to chat about canine behaviour risk factors and characteristics of canine euthanasia (on behalf of @robchristley). Come say hi ๐๐ป
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๐Fireworks season is nearly upon us ๐
Thank you Linnaeus for sharing some of our findings and how they can help support dogs and owners! ๐ You can find out more here in the latest report "Research to Reality" โฌ๏ธ linnaeusgroup.co.uk/about-usโฆ
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24 Sep 2024
This week is Eye Health Week for humans, but last week was #PetEyeAwarenessWeek! A team member's dog, Echo, went blind suddenly with #SARDS last year. @JanaMuschinski taught Echo verbal directional cues for hazards like stairs and to wear goggles to protect her eyes.
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Katharine Anderson retweeted
18 Sep 2024
๐ฃInterested in AI and the welfare of dogs? ๐ถ๐ป
Manchester Metropolitan University in partnership with Dogs Trust is looking for a PhD student to explore this further!
More details โก๏ธtinyurl.com/bdzdnnw3
๐Deadline to apply: 14th October
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Katharine Anderson retweeted
26 Aug 2024
๐พ To celebrate #NationalDogDay, we're excited to release the first results from our National Dog Surveyโthe UK's biggest census of dog lovers and owners! ๐
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14 Aug 2024
๐ข With just 3 weeks to go until #EARLConf, we're introducing our brilliant team of speakers from @DogsTrust ๐ We can't wait to talk #RStats #Python #DataScience and of course #Dogs๐ on Wednesday 4th Sept #WednesdayWisdom ๐งต1/4
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