Dr Claire Brand
@clbrand.bsky.social
Researcher in canine welfare and behaviour at The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) 🐶
Mum, Dog Owner
#ActuallyAustistic
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/about/our-people/claire-brand
Mum, Dog Owner
#ActuallyAustistic
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/about/our-people/claire-brand
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Dr Claire Brand
@clbrand.bsky.social
· Oct 10
📣 Calling all adult UK-based dog owners...
🐕 Do you own a dog over 12 months of age?
💡 We are exploring how dog behaviour may (or may not) impact owners.
🧑🧒 If you have children aged 8-17 years, they can also get involved.
🙏 Please share.
rvc.uk.com/living-with-...
🐕 Do you own a dog over 12 months of age?
💡 We are exploring how dog behaviour may (or may not) impact owners.
🧑🧒 If you have children aged 8-17 years, they can also get involved.
🙏 Please share.
rvc.uk.com/living-with-...
Final Call 🔊
📣 Calling all adult UK-based dog owners...
🐕 Do you own a dog over 12 months old?
💡 We are exploring how dog behaviour impacts owners.
🐾 This study will help organisations shape effective support for dogs and the people who love them.
📋
rvc.uk.com/living-with-...
📣 Calling all adult UK-based dog owners...
🐕 Do you own a dog over 12 months old?
💡 We are exploring how dog behaviour impacts owners.
🐾 This study will help organisations shape effective support for dogs and the people who love them.
📋
rvc.uk.com/living-with-...
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Final Call 🔊
📣 Calling all adult UK-based dog owners...
🐕 Do you own a dog over 12 months old?
💡 We are exploring how dog behaviour impacts owners.
🐾 This study will help organisations shape effective support for dogs and the people who love them.
📋
rvc.uk.com/living-with-...
📣 Calling all adult UK-based dog owners...
🐕 Do you own a dog over 12 months old?
💡 We are exploring how dog behaviour impacts owners.
🐾 This study will help organisations shape effective support for dogs and the people who love them.
📋
rvc.uk.com/living-with-...
📣 Calling all adult UK-based dog owners...
🐕 Do you own a dog over 12 months of age?
💡 We are exploring how dog behaviour may (or may not) impact owners.
🧑🧒 If you have children aged 8-17 years, they can also get involved.
🙏 Please share.
rvc.uk.com/living-with-...
🐕 Do you own a dog over 12 months of age?
💡 We are exploring how dog behaviour may (or may not) impact owners.
🧑🧒 If you have children aged 8-17 years, they can also get involved.
🙏 Please share.
rvc.uk.com/living-with-...
October 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
📣 Calling all adult UK-based dog owners...
🐕 Do you own a dog over 12 months of age?
💡 We are exploring how dog behaviour may (or may not) impact owners.
🧑🧒 If you have children aged 8-17 years, they can also get involved.
🙏 Please share.
rvc.uk.com/living-with-...
🐕 Do you own a dog over 12 months of age?
💡 We are exploring how dog behaviour may (or may not) impact owners.
🧑🧒 If you have children aged 8-17 years, they can also get involved.
🙏 Please share.
rvc.uk.com/living-with-...
Final Call!
Our team is conducting research on the spinal health in Frenchies and Dachshunds.
We are interested in hearing from you whether you have experienced spinal problems or not in any dog(s) you own/have owned.
Follow the link to take part in a 10-minute survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/spines
Our team is conducting research on the spinal health in Frenchies and Dachshunds.
We are interested in hearing from you whether you have experienced spinal problems or not in any dog(s) you own/have owned.
Follow the link to take part in a 10-minute survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/spines
Calling All Dachshund and French Bulldog Owners
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www.surveymonkey.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Final Call!
Our team is conducting research on the spinal health in Frenchies and Dachshunds.
We are interested in hearing from you whether you have experienced spinal problems or not in any dog(s) you own/have owned.
Follow the link to take part in a 10-minute survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/spines
Our team is conducting research on the spinal health in Frenchies and Dachshunds.
We are interested in hearing from you whether you have experienced spinal problems or not in any dog(s) you own/have owned.
Follow the link to take part in a 10-minute survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/spines
Reposted by Dr Claire Brand
Can you please help me find interviewees for my PhD research?
I’d love to chat to UK residents (18+) who bought, sold or rehomed a dog in 2023 or 2024, using an online selling site (so something like Pets4Homes or Gumtree, rather than social media).
Thank you!
I’d love to chat to UK residents (18+) who bought, sold or rehomed a dog in 2023 or 2024, using an online selling site (so something like Pets4Homes or Gumtree, rather than social media).
Thank you!
February 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Can you please help me find interviewees for my PhD research?
I’d love to chat to UK residents (18+) who bought, sold or rehomed a dog in 2023 or 2024, using an online selling site (so something like Pets4Homes or Gumtree, rather than social media).
Thank you!
I’d love to chat to UK residents (18+) who bought, sold or rehomed a dog in 2023 or 2024, using an online selling site (so something like Pets4Homes or Gumtree, rather than social media).
Thank you!
Our team is conducting research on the spinal health in Frenchies and Dachshunds.
We are interested in hearing from you whether you have experienced spinal problems or not in any dog(s) you own/have owned.
Follow the link/QR to take part in a 10-minute survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/spines
We are interested in hearing from you whether you have experienced spinal problems or not in any dog(s) you own/have owned.
Follow the link/QR to take part in a 10-minute survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/spines
February 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Our team is conducting research on the spinal health in Frenchies and Dachshunds.
We are interested in hearing from you whether you have experienced spinal problems or not in any dog(s) you own/have owned.
Follow the link/QR to take part in a 10-minute survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/spines
We are interested in hearing from you whether you have experienced spinal problems or not in any dog(s) you own/have owned.
Follow the link/QR to take part in a 10-minute survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/spines
Reposted by Dr Claire Brand
We are recruiting for a study about pets during the #perinatal period. If you live in the U.K. and have #pets (#cats or #dogs), are currently #pregnant or have a baby under 1, please consider signing up! 🤰🏼🐕👶🏼 tinyurl.com/petsperinatal
#mothers #baby #postpartum #pregnancy #wellbeing #mentalhealth
#mothers #baby #postpartum #pregnancy #wellbeing #mentalhealth
February 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We are recruiting for a study about pets during the #perinatal period. If you live in the U.K. and have #pets (#cats or #dogs), are currently #pregnant or have a baby under 1, please consider signing up! 🤰🏼🐕👶🏼 tinyurl.com/petsperinatal
#mothers #baby #postpartum #pregnancy #wellbeing #mentalhealth
#mothers #baby #postpartum #pregnancy #wellbeing #mentalhealth
Reposted by Dr Claire Brand
Researchers at the University of Adelaide are seeking participants to complete a survey investigating sleep disturbances in older dogs. You can do the survey here: redcap.link/sleepdisturb...
February 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Researchers at the University of Adelaide are seeking participants to complete a survey investigating sleep disturbances in older dogs. You can do the survey here: redcap.link/sleepdisturb...
What’s making life tough for owners of pandemic puppies? It’s not things that happened in 2020, but the dog’s unwanted behaviour that’s increasing the burden of dog ownership. New research from the wonderful Bree Merritt, part of the Pandemic Puppy team at RVC:
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Lasting lockdown love? Problem behaviour and pandemic and non-pandemic related risk factors influencing the owner-dog relationship in a UK cohort of dogs reaching early adulthood
The owner-dog relationship is a critical component of sustained dog ownership. Increased understanding of risk factors for weak owner-dog relationships can identify owner-dog dyads at higher risk of p...
journals.plos.org
February 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
What’s making life tough for owners of pandemic puppies? It’s not things that happened in 2020, but the dog’s unwanted behaviour that’s increasing the burden of dog ownership. New research from the wonderful Bree Merritt, part of the Pandemic Puppy team at RVC:
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Reposted by Dr Claire Brand
🔍Can dog breeding shift from prioritising looks to health? This study urges reform to address genetic health issues—applying changes to all dogs, not just pedigrees. Collaboration among breeders, vets, & policymakers key to a healthier future for dogs. 🔗https://ow.ly/q38M50UFeK3
#Dogs #AnimalWelfare
#Dogs #AnimalWelfare
January 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🔍Can dog breeding shift from prioritising looks to health? This study urges reform to address genetic health issues—applying changes to all dogs, not just pedigrees. Collaboration among breeders, vets, & policymakers key to a healthier future for dogs. 🔗https://ow.ly/q38M50UFeK3
#Dogs #AnimalWelfare
#Dogs #AnimalWelfare