Deborah Wells

Research output

Research output per year 1992 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2011 2012 2016 2017 2024 2025

• 85 Article
• 45 Paper
• 7 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
• 2 Chapter
• 2 More
  • 1 Other report
  • 1 Meeting abstract

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2024

  Cara the Catshark: Exploring the impact of a trail storybook on learning and well-being among aquarium visitors

  Macri, A. & Wells, D., Sept 2024.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Horses as part of the health and wellbeing sector - service user perspectives

  Seery, R. & Wells, D., Jun 2024.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Not every connection is cuddly: exploring factors influencing a sense of connection in the zoo

  Macri, A., Skibins, J. & Wells, D., 2024.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• 2023

  Enhancing connections, positive emotions and perceptions towards unpopular species through anthropomorphic storytelling videos

  Macri, A., Wells, D. & Arnold, R., 15 Jun 2023.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Horses as part of the health and wellbeing sector - practitioner perspectives

  Seery, R. & Wells, D., 15 Jun 2023.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Pet attachment and owner personality

  Wells, D., Collins, J., O'Donnell, S., Su, L. & Shangguan, S., 14 Jun 2023.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Toby the Goby – Changing perceptions of unpopular species through anthropomorphic storytelling

  Macri, A., Rachel, A. & Wells, D., 2023.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• 2021

  Aspects of zoo experiences that increase feelings of connectedness and conservation caring

  Macri, A. & Wells, D., 19 Jul 2021.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

  • Behavior 100%
  • Connectedness 100%
  • Animals 100%
  • Surveys 50%
  • Goals 25%

• Conservation begins with a connection

  Macri, A. & Wells, D., 08 Oct 2021.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• 2017

  Bowl half full or half empty? Assessing shelter state in shelter dogs

  Burani, C., Valsecchi, P., Wells, D. & Barnard, S., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Cognitive bias and paw preference in the domestic dog (Canis familiaris)

  Wells, D., Hepper, P., Milligan, A. & Barnard, S., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Motor and structural lateralisation as measures of stress in dogs entering a kennel environment

  Barnard, S., Wells, D., Hepper, P. & Burani, C., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Motor lateralisation as a welfare risk measure in dogs entering a rescue centre

  Barnard, S., Wells, D. & Hepper, P., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Personality traits affecting judgement bias task performance in dogs (Canis familiaris)

  Barnard, S., Wells, D., Milligan, A. & Hepper, P., 06 Oct 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• The value of paw preference as a measure of canine welfare

  Wells, D., Hepper, P., Milligan, A. & Barnard, S., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• 2016

  Assessing lateral bias in dogs using the Kong ball test

  Wells, D., Hepper, P., Barnard, S. & Milligan, A., Jul 2016.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Can paw preference be an indicator of personality traits in dogs? A pilot study

  Barnard, S., Wells, D., Hepper, P. & Milligan, A., Jul 2016.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Investigating the link between laterality and personality traits in dogs.

  Barnard, S., Wells, D., Milligan, A. & Hepper, P., 2016.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Lateral bias and temperament in the domestic cat

  McDowell, L., Wells, D. & Hepper, P., 2016.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Prenatal learning: a forgotten, but essential driver for behavioural development

  Hepper, P. & Wells, D., Jul 2016.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Promoting positive welfare in chimpanzees through videos of chimps

  Wells, D., O'Driscoll, D., Dennison, K. & Hepper, P., 2016.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• 2015

  Motor laterality in the domestic cat

  Wells, D., Hepper, P. & McDowell, L., 2015.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• 2012

  Does fetal handedness reflect the functional maturity of its brain?

  Hepper, P., Lynch, C. & Wells, D., 2012.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 2011

  Feeding enrichment for moloch gibbons (Hylobates moloch)

  Wells, D., Irwin, R., Hepper, P. & Cooper, T. C., Jul 2011, p. 141-141. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• Olfactory enrichment in the gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

  Hepper, P. & Wells, D., Jul 2011, p. 143-143. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• The effect of visitors on the behaviour of zoo-housed chimpanzees and gorillas

  Cooper, T. C., Wells, D. & Hepper, P., Jul 2011, p. 142-142. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 2009

  Paw preferences in the domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus)

  Wells, D. & Millsopp, S., Dec 2009, p. 78-79. 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 2008

  Auditory enrichment for zoo-housed Asian elephants (Elephas maximus)

  Wells, D. & Irwin, R. M., Aug 2008, p. 230-230. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• Colour preferences in zoo-housed gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

  Wells, D., McDonald, C. L., Ringland, J. E. & Cooper, T., Aug 2008, p. 213-213. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• The effect of fluctuations in visitor density on the behaviour of zoo-housed gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) and chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

  Cooper, T. & Wells, D., Aug 2008, p. 98-98. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

  44 Citations (Scopus)
• 2005

  Auditory enrichment for zoo-housed gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

  Wells, D., Coleman, D. & Hepper, P., Aug 2005, p. 147-147. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• Olfactory discrimination in the gorilla

  Hepper, P., Wells, D. & McArdle, P., Aug 2005, p. 44-45. 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• Public understanding of toxocariasis

  Wells, D., Oct 2005, p. 148-148. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• The influence of olfactory enrichment on cats in an animal rescue shelter

  Ellis, S. L. H. & Wells, D., Apr 2005, p. 13-13. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 2004

  Aromatherapy as enrichment for kennelled dogs

  Wells, D., Graham, L. & Hepper, P., Feb 2004.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

• Using support dogs to inform assistive technology: towards an artificial seizure alert system

  Lawson, S. W., Wells, D. & Strong, V., Mar 2004, p. 69-71. 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 2003

  Camouflaging gorillas: a method of reducing the 'visitor effect'

  Wells, D. & Blaney, E. C., Jul 2003, p. 332-333. 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• Enrichment is not always enriching

  Hepper, P. & Wells, D., Apr 2003, p. S243-S243. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• Olfactory enrichment for the black-footed cat

  Wells, D. & Egli, J. M., Jul 2003, p. 334-335. 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• The effect of auditory stimulation on the behaviour and public perception of sheltered dogs.

  Wells, D., Graham, L. & Hepper, P., Apr 2003, p. S258-S258. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 2002

  The effect of auditory enrichment on the behaviour of sheltered dogs

  Graham, L., Wells, D. & Hepper, P., Apr 2002, p. 120-120. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• The effect of auditory stimulation on the behaviour of kennelled dogs

  Wells, D., Graham, L. & Hepper, P., Apr 2002.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 2001

  The influence of environmental enrichment on the behaviour of sheltered dogs

  Wells, D. & Hepper, P., Nov 2001, p. 349-349. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 1999

  The influence of environmental change on the behaviour of rescue sheltered dogs

  Wells, D. & Hepper, P., Apr 1999, p. 140-140. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 1997

  The behaviour, public perception and welfare of sheltered dogs

  Wells, D. & Hepper, P., Jul 1997.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review