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scratchingrecommendations

 Cisneros, A., Litwin, D., Niel, L., & Stellato, A. C. (2022). Unwanted scratching behavior in cats: influence of management strategies and cat and owner characteristics. Animals, 12(19), 2551.

 

plushtoy

Sonowal, R., Cisneros, A., Hall, N. J., & Stellato, A. C. (2024). The influence of scented toy enrichment on owned dog activity levels in a household setting. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 281, 106451.

 

dogrestraintrecommendations

Cisneros, A., Carroll, A. D., Moody, C. M., & Stellato, A. C. (2025). Handle with care: dogs show negative responses to restrictive handling restraints and tools during routine examinations. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 286, 106601.

chewstudy

Sonowal, R., Hall, N. J., & Stellato, A. C. (2025). To chew or not to chew? Exploring the influence of scented chew toys on puppy chewing. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 19, 1602063.

handlingdecisions

Nakonechny, L., Cisneros, A., Moody, C. M., & Stellato, A. C. (2025). Handling techniques and risk factors reported by veterinary professionals during dog examinations: a cross-sectional survey across Canada and the United States. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 12, 1634970.

 

dogsleevestudy

Sonowal, R., Hall, N. J., & Stellato, A. C. (2025). Individual preferences for scented water bowls in dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 12, 1688084.

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