Dr Carri Westgarth BSc MPH PhD
Senior Lecturer in Human-Animal Interaction Livestock & One Health
- +44 (0)151 795 6029
- Work email Carri.Westgarth@liverpool.ac.uk
Research
My research focus is human-animal interactions and companion animal welfare:
In particular:
dog walking and physical activity,
childhood development and pet ownership,
dog bite prevention,
overseas rescue dogs,
canine obesity and ageing,
and responsible dog ownership.
I use both quantitative (epidemiological) and qualitative (sociological) research methods.
I lead the cross-faculty seminar series CHAIR (Connecting Human-Animal Interaction Research) and the Merseyside Dog Safety Partnership www.merseydogsafe.co.uk
Research Grants
Exploring the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dog owners’ healthcare seeking behaviour in relation to chronic conditions in dogs.
ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATION (UK)
September 2020 - April 2022
Can DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment) be used in the assessment of human behaviour towards dogs?
DOGS TRUST (UK)
April 2019 - September 2022
Development of a ‘Canine ageing and wellness’ tool for use in veterinary practice
PETSAVERS (UK)
January 2020 - May 2022
Using human-behaviour change principles to improve canine obesity and exercise levels
DOGS TRUST (UK)
October 2020 - September 2023
Prototype Virtual reality model for the use in the assessment and education of human behaviour towards dogs, and as therapy for Cynophobia?
DOGS TRUST (UK)
March 2018 - May 2018
Perceptions of dog bites: why do they occur and how can they be prevented?
DOGS TRUST (UK)
September 2016 - December 2019
Investigating the impacts of pet ownership on childhood behavioural, cognitive and educational outcomes
WALTHAM CENTRE FOR PET NUTRITION (UK)
October 2015 - July 2019
Understanding the role of dog ownership and walking for better human health.
MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (MRC)
July 2011 - July 2016