Dr Rachel Orritt

PhD graduate and author of 'Dogs and Society' blog: Also tweeting watercolour paintings @rachel_paints

[Dr Rachel Orritt @RachelOrritt]

Love this handy guide from @Naomi_D_Harvey https://t.co/ndmcCtbPNS

[Naomi Harvey “PhD Witch” #WearAMask @Naomi_D_Harvey]

I don't know about everyone else but I always struggle to get my head around PPV, NPV, Sensitivity & Specificity #stats.

No matter how many times I use them for different data I always have to check this explanation I wrote in my thesis and thought I would share it with you all

[Zoe Belshaw @ZotVet]

Any UK vet or VN who does dog consultations, please fill in this ~10 minute survey from @Bristol_Vets: https://t.co/bEOi4PI0P4
Please RT, thank you!

[Dr Mark Evans @MarkEvansTV]

Please @Vitality_UK As a company focussed on health and wellbeing, help us fight deformity and disability in dogs. Join the growing number of big brands pledging not to use dogs with welfare-compromising physical deformities in ads and promotions. Thanks :) @BritishVets

[OneWelfare🐕 @SaraGarstecka]

Started #publicengagment project today with a chat with lovely Clair about her experience with dogs and how it has changed after she was bitten. Watch this space for a video coming later @LivUniEngageHLS @IGHLiverpool #dogsoftwitter #dogbites #twotales

[Dr Rachel Orritt @RachelOrritt]

Upcoming @PublicPolicyEx to discuss the Dangerous Dog Act and more effective alternatives. Weds 28th Feb, book your place here https://t.co/7ddGT5skqJ #dogbites #deednotbreed

[Dr Helena Hale @littletallack]

Pug image of ~110 years ago highlights how much they have changed through reckless breeding practice. Extreme #brachycephalic morphology has been normalised beyond original recognition, creating a #dogwelfare crisis @BritishVets @RoyalVetCollege @RSPCA_official @TheKennelClubUK

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

New #animalwelfare legislation laid before #parliament today will help protect puppies and give them the best start in life: https://t.co/KLGrn6aBTO

[Science for Animal Welfare @SciFAW_1926]

You can find all of UFAW's resources on genetic problems (including Brachycephaly) in companion animals here -

https://t.co/BPeNMvq4Cy https://t.co/x85Tc5iw1F

[Dr Rachel Orritt @RachelOrritt]

Can't happen soon enough #wheresmum #ThursdayThoughts https://t.co/YMS1aGjzHW

[Hal Herzog @herzoghal]

New "Animals and Us" post for @PsychToday discusses new study by @CarriWestgarth. https://t.co/TIdxSgTQjB

[ASAB Easter 2018 @ASABEaster2018]

Less than one week to go everybody! Submit your grant applications NOW before it's too late! #ASABe2018 @PlymUniEvents https://t.co/1WM4JjXTRM

[Westgarth Anthrozoology Group @WAGLabLiv]

Full paper here- How many people have been bitten by dogs? And neurotic people more at risk @IGHLiverpool and @The_MRC research. https://t.co/NMpaWToHxT

[Westgarth Anthrozoology Group @WAGLabLiv]

Coverage of my new paper in @guardian . Anxious people more likely to have been bitten by dogs https://t.co/tnoASRjxB6

[The International Partnership for Dogs (IPFDogs) @IPFDogs]

View resources on ongoing efforts to address health and welfare in #brachycephalic breeds by IPFD Partners and other stakeholders in the Hot Topics section on https://t.co/zaockfZAF2: https://t.co/2rD714OjcY

[The Kennel Club @TheKennelClubUK]

Did you know? In 2018 you can still use an electric shock collar to train your dog! Sign the petition to get @DefraGovUK @UKParliament to ban the distribution, sale & use of any electric shock device on dogs across the UK.

Sign the petition: https://t.co/yx1TyDUxEi & retweet!

[Canine Science Forum @CanineForum]

The registration is finally open! Go and check our webpage: https://t.co/fHnxrtJQw3 #csf2018 #caninescienceforum

[Science for Animal Welfare @SciFAW_1926]

We've just announced the programme for our summer meeting in Newcastle (28 June): https://t.co/isd2Je3lym

Register at https://t.co/83UHyjTS8s

[Dog-Ed UK @Dog_ED_UK]

Let’s celebrate and support the work of Breed Health Coordinators https://t.co/hYUKdoIisZ

[Dr Rachel Orritt @RachelOrritt]

Hi @PennyMordaunt - good luck in Dakar. All #GirlsCount and every girl deserves to learn. Please #FundEducation and invest $500m in @GPforEducation to support quality education for 26m kids! 🌍📚

[Dr Rachel Orritt @RachelOrritt]

The website for next year's Canine Science Forum is up! Check it out here https://t.co/bXuoNcRh0U