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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Researchers to follow puppies through their lives
A dogs charity is urging owners of puppies from across Devon and Cornwall to sign up for a research study to better understand their health and behaviour. The Dogs Trust needs puppies under 16 weeks old to join its Generation Pup study, the first ever to follow dogs of all breeds for their whole lives. Jane Murray, welfare project and grants deputy head of research at the Dogs Trust said the study hopes to better understand "how early life experiences influence the health and behaviour of dogs throughout their lives". The charity said by collecting information about puppies such as their environment, family, health, behaviour and experiences, it can build a picture of a whole generation of dogs. The charity added that it has almost reached its milestone of recruiting 10,000 puppies, but is still looking for a few hundred more to join the project. Researchers could investigate whether aspects such as environment, social interaction, diet, exercise or daily routine may be important in the development of a range of health and behaviour conditions which impact on the welfare of our dogs. Recent data submitted by owners when their dogs were six, nine, 12, 15 and 18 months old, found that the highest proportion of dogs showing one or more undesirable behaviours was for the 12-month-old dogs, with barking, recall issues, pulling on the lead and jumping up the most frequently reported behaviours. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ More on this story Dog rescue charities call for government support Puppy raisers sought to help train more guide dogs Prince William celebrates birthday with puppy photo Related internet links Dogs Trust
BBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Researchers to follow puppies through their entire lives
A dogs charity is urging owners of puppies from across Devon and Cornwall to sign up for a research study to better understand their health and behaviour. The Dogs Trust needs puppies under 16 weeks old to join its Generation Pup study, the first ever to follow dogs of all breeds for their whole lives. Jane Murray, welfare project and grants deputy head of research at the Dogs Trust said the study hopes to better understand "how early life experiences influence the health and behaviour of dogs throughout their lives".The charity said by collecting information about puppies such as their environment, family, health, behaviour and experiences, it can build a picture of a whole generation of dogs. The charity added that it has almost reached its milestone of recruiting 10,000 puppies, but is still looking for a few hundred more to join the could investigate whether aspects such as environment, social interaction, diet, exercise or daily routine may be important in the development of a range of health and behaviour conditions which impact on the welfare of our data submitted by owners when their dogs were six, nine, 12, 15 and 18 months old, found that the highest proportion of dogs showing one or more undesirable behaviours was for the 12-month-old dogs, with barking, recall issues, pulling on the lead and jumping up the most frequently reported behaviours.
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Dogs Trust calls for Welsh puppies to join Generation Pup
Owners in Wales with puppies under 16 weeks old are being asked to take part in Generation Pup, a long-term research project led by Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. The study is the first of its kind to track dogs of all breeds throughout their lives to better understand the factors that influence their health and behaviour. Dr Jane Murray, welfare project and grants deputy head of research at Dogs Trust, said: "This important research study aims to deepen our understanding of how early life experiences influence the health and behaviour of dogs throughout their lives. "Your participation will make a valuable contribution to improving the welfare of dogs now and in the future." Researchers are gathering data on each puppy's environment, family, health, behaviour and daily experiences. The charity is close to reaching its goal of 10,000 participants and is now appealing for the final few hundred puppies. One recent study found that 12-month-old dogs were most likely to display unwanted behaviours such as barking, recall problems, pulling on the lead and jumping up. For details and to register a puppy, visit
Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Dogs Trust call on puppy owners for major UK study
The Dogs Trust project, Generation Pup, aims to recruit 10,000 puppies to take part in its study and is currently seeking its final few hundred sign-ups. Generation Pup is funded and operated by Dogs Trust, which has rehoming centres in Glasgow and West Calder. Open to owners of puppies aged 16 weeks or younger, the research is the first of its kind in the UK to follow dogs of all breeds throughout their lives. Read more: James Bond-themed dog party coming to Glasgow this summer Jane Murray, welfare project and grants deputy head of research at Dogs Trust, said: "This important research study aims to deepen our understanding of how early life experiences influence the health and behaviour of dogs throughout their lives. "Your participation will make a valuable contribution to improving the welfare of dogs now and in the future." The study has already helped to identify key factors affecting dog health and behaviour. Through the latest peer-reviewed paper published as part of the Generation Pup research, Owner-Perceived Undesirable Behaviours in Young Dogs and Changes with Age, researchers found that 12-month-old dogs are most likely to display behaviours such as excessive barking, poor recall, jumping up, and lead pulling — suggesting a difficult 'teenage' phase in dog development. It examined owner-reported data at six, nine, 12, 15, and 18 months of age. The study found that 12-month-old dogs showed the most undesirable behaviours, including barking, recall problems, pulling on the lead, and jumping up. This supports the idea that dogs go through a challenging "teenage" phase. Read more: Can you fling a piece oot a 20-storey flat? This Glasgow business wants to find out Generation Pup gathers data on each puppy's home environment, health, routines, and social experiences. Researchers can then analyse how elements such as diet, exercise, and daily routine can affect the development of common behavioural and health conditions. By gathering data on puppies' environments, families, health, behaviour, and experiences, Dogs Trust hopes to build a clearer picture of influences on canine welfare across the UK and Ireland. Puppies can be enrolled in the study from anywhere in the UK. To find out more or to sign up, visit the Generation Pup website.
