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Dr Alison Wills is a Senior Lecturer at Hartpury University's Department of Animal and Agriculture. She specializes in canine biomechanics, animal therapy, and exotic pet health, serving as Programme Manager for the BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science, BSc (Hons) Animal Training and Performance, and BSc (Hons) Canine Training and Performance courses.
Educational Background:
- PhD in The physiological and biomechanical assessment of free ranging sports dogs (2013), Royal Veterinary College
- BSc in Veterinary Science (2009), Royal Veterinary College
Research Interests: Alison focuses on canine biomechanics, therapy for exotic pets, and animal welfare. She leads the Exotic Pet Health and Welfare Community of Practice and contributes to Canine Performance and Training initiatives. Her work emphasizes evidence-based approaches to improve animal health and welfare in competitive and domestic settings.
Research Trends: Her publications explore topics such as brachycephalic dog health, rodent owner veterinary engagement, and injury prevention in performance dogs. Recent studies highlight the biomechanical impacts of equipment, public education on breed-specific health issues, and therapist skill development in clinical practice.
Awards:
- Best Feedback (2018)
- Expert in Field (2019)
- Hartpury Student Led Teaching Awards: Most Inspiring Lecturer (2017)
Advocacy & Outreach: Alison actively engages in educational outreach and conferences, presenting on topics like canine water treadmill efficacy and flyball injury dynamics. She collaborates with veterinary professionals and researchers globally to advance animal health standards.
Teams/Labs: A key member of Hartpury’s Animal and Agriculture research group, she collaborates on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of veterinary science, performance, and welfare.
