New research to be unveiled at Scottish SPCA puppy trade conference investigating the effects of puppy farming on dog behaviour and health

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Dr. Joanne Williams research has investigated the effects of puppy farming on dog behaviour and health. 

 

Period9 Nov 2017

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Media coverage

  • TitleNew research to be unveiled at Scottish SPCA puppy trade conference
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletThe Edinburgh Reporter
    Media typePrint
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date9/11/17
    DescriptionThis article written for the Edinburgh Reporter reports on the upcoming conference and describes the theme of the conference which is about; the intensive breeding of dogs and the impact on their health and behaviour.

    Dr Jo Williams, Senior Lecturer in Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Edinburgh said, “Our research has now proven that dogs from puppy farms have more behavioural issues and are more likely to have medical conditions impacting their long-term health compared to dogs from other breeding backgrounds.”
    Producer/AuthorJohn Hislop
    PersonsJoanne Williams
  • TitleScottish-first conference to organise stop to ‘barbaric’ puppy farm trade
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletEdinburgh Evening News
    Media typePrint
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date9/11/17
    DescriptionThis article written for the Edinburgh Evening News reports on the upcoming conference and describes the theme of the conference which is about; the intensive breeding of dogs and the impact on their health and behaviour.

    Dr Jo Williams, Senior Lecturer in Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Edinburgh said, “Our research has now proven that dogs from puppy farms have more behavioural issues and are more likely to have medical conditions impacting their long-term health compared to dogs from other breeding backgrounds.”
    Producer/AuthorDiane King
    PersonsJoanne Williams