Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Current teaching
Sienna teaches introduction to Animal Welfare, Animal Assisted Interventions, Companion Animal Behaviour and Training and Pet Behaviour Counselling. She also supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation students.
Overview
I am a Lecturer in Animal Behaviour & Welfare, with specialism in natural odours and pheromones to reduce stress in mammals.
I completed a FdSc and BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare at the University West of England (UWE-Hartpury) where I focused my research on domestic cats and use of vertical space. I then completed an MSc in Animal Behaviour at the University of Exeter completing research on the efficacy of Pet Remedy to reduce stress in dogs. I have been in my current role as a Lecturer in Hartpury since 2015. I am a member of the University's Animal and Agriculture Research Group.
- Hartpury STAR Nomination – Most Supportive Tutor – May 2022
- Hartpury STAR Nomination – Heart of Hartpury – May 2022
Research interests
Sienna's research interests focus on the use of natural odours and synthetic pheromones for stress relief in companion animals. Sienna is also interested in how sensory enrichment can help improve the welfare of domestic cats, dogs and also horses.
Education/Academic qualification
Animal Behaviour, MSc Animal Behaviour
2012 → 2013
Award Date: 31 Jul 2013
Animal Behaviour & Welfare, BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Welfare
2011 → 2012
Award Date: 31 Jul 2012
Animal Behaviour & Welfare, FdSc Animal Behaviour & Welfare, University of the West of England (UWE)
2009 → 2011
Award Date: 31 Jul 2011
Animal Behaviour & Welfare, DPhil
2019 → …
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Research output
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Reducing Dog Relinquishment to Rescue Centres Due to Behaviour Problems: Identifying Cases to Target with an Advice Intervention at the Point of Relinquishment Request
Powdrill-Wells, N., Taylor, S. & Melfi, V., 22 Sep 2021, In: Animals. 11, 10, e2766.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)8 Downloads (Pure) -
Can equine-assisted activities benefit people living with dementia: Two case study examples
Rood, A., Taylor, S. & Williams, J., Sep 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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The behavioral and physiological effects of dog appeasing pheromone upon canine behavior during separation from owner
Taylor, S., Webb, L., Montrose, V. T. & Williams, J., 1 Nov 2020, In: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 40, November-DecemberResearch output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)14 Downloads (Pure) -
What is Separation Anxiety and tips on how to manage it
Carroll, A. & Taylor, S., 8 Jul 2020, Animal Therapy Magazine.Research output: Contribution to Lay press/specialist publication › Article in lay press/specialist publication
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Go Guinea Pigs! A Guide to Training Guinea Pigs
Taylor, S., 1 Jan 2019, Guinea Pig Magazine, 2019, 48, p. 32-33 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Lay press/specialist publication › Article in lay press/specialist publication
Prizes
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Hartpury Students' Union Student Led Teaching Awards - Nomination
Taylor, Sienna (Recipient), May 2017
Prize: Other distinction
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Hartpury Students' Union Student Led Teaching Awards - Nomination
Taylor, Sienna (Recipient), May 2020
Prize
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Hartpury Students' Union Student Led Teaching Awards - Nomination
Taylor, Sienna (Recipient), May 2021
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Hartpury Students' Union Student Led Teaching Awards - Nomination
Taylor, Sienna (Recipient), May 2019
Prize
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Hartpury Students' Union Student Led Teaching Awards - Nomination
Taylor, Sienna (Recipient), May 2017
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Activities
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Higher Education Academy (External organisation)
Sienna Taylor (Member)
2021 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of learned societies or subject associations
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Animal assisted Therapy: From the Animal's Perspective
Sienna Taylor (Organiser)
8 Mar 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a workshop, seminar or course
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The effects of dog appeasing pheromone spray upon canine vocalisations and stress related behaviours in a rescue shelter
Christopher Hermiston (Speaker) & Sienna Taylor (Speaker)
21 Mar 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Do different introduction methods impact inter-cat agonistic and affiliative behaviours?
Katy Jenkins (Speaker) & Sienna Taylor (Speaker)
21 Mar 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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The effects of dog-appeasing pheromone spray upon canine vocalizations and stress-related behaviours in a rescue shelter
Sienna Taylor (Speaker)
23 Jul 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
Press / Media
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Animal experts issue guidance for dog owners as lockdown eases
Sienna Taylor & Aisling Carroll
8/9/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Beating the Boredom Blues: Sniffing Out New Opportunities for Dogs
29/4/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Can equine-assisted activities benefit people living with dementia: two case study examples
A Rood, Sienna Taylor & Jane Williams
29/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Companion Animal Psychology Blog Article
Luisa Dormer & Sienna Taylor
4/9/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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The behavioural effects of olfactory stimulation on dogs at a rescue shelter
John Binks, Sienna Taylor, Alison Wills & Tamara Montrose
17/4/18 → 21/4/18
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media