Collaborations, publications and proceedings

Collaborations

At Guide Dogs we value collaborating with external researchers and organisations on a variety of research projects. Some of our collaborators have included:

• Bournemouth University
• Hartpury University
• Royal Canin
• Royal Veterinary College
• University of Bath
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Lincoln
• University of Liverpool
• University of Nottingham
• University of Warwick
• Wellcome-MRC-Institute of Metabolic Science-Metabolic Research Laboratories
• Other Assistance Dogs UK and International Guide Dog Federation organisations

Thank you to all our collaborators for helping us succeed in implementing our research strategy.

Canine science publications

• Moxon, R., Yarwood, E., Hawkins, H., Came, J. and England, G.C.W., 2025. Laparoscopic ovariectomy provides favourable peri‐and postoperative outcomes compared with ovariohysterectomy via celiotomy in bitches. Journal of Small Animal Practice.

• Lewis, T., Moxon, R and England, G. 2025. Temporal Changes in Indicators of Testicular Dysgenesis Syndrome in Labrador and Golden Retrievers. Animals, 15, p.e2073.

• Yarwood, E., Moxon, R. and England, G. 2025. Investigating the peri and post-operative outcomes of neutering female dogs by ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy. From: BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2025 DOI: 10.22233/9781913859510.31.4

• Lewis, T., England, G. and Moxon, R., 2025. Association between UK assistance dogs’ British Veterinary Association/Kennel Club hip scores and their risk of clinical hip disease in later life. Veterinary Record, 196(7), p.e5224.

• Moxon, R., Freeman, S.L., Payne, R.M., Corr, S. and England, G.C. 2025. A Prospective Study Investigating the Health Outcomes of Bitches Neutered Prepubertally or Post-Pubertally. Animals, 15(2), p.167.

• Moxon, R., England, G.C., Payne, R., Corr, S.A. and Freeman, S.L. 2024. Effect of neutering timing in relation to puberty on health in the female dog–a scoping review. PLOS ONE, 19(10), p.e0311779.

• Moxon, R., Dutton Worsfold, R., Davis, J., Adams, W. and England, G. C. W. 2023. Luteal phase decrease in packed cell volume in healthy non-pregnant and pregnant bitches. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 9, 1989-1997.
• Harvey, E., Chase-Topping, M., Bowell, V.A., Heffernan, D. and Moxon, R. 2023. Guiding Principles: effect of a science-based staff training program on knowledge and application of assistance dog training techniques. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 64-65, 33-40.
• Moxon, R., Freeman, S.L., Payne, R., Corr, S. and England, G.C., 2023. Effect of neutering timing in relation to puberty on female dog behaviour—A scoping review. Veterinary Record, p.e2882.

• Moxon, R., Freeman, S.L., Payne, R., Godfrey-Hunt, J., Corr, S. and England, G.C., 2023. A Prospective Cohort Study Investigating the Impact of Neutering Bitches Prepubertally or Post-Pubertally on Physical Development. Animals, 13, p.1431.

• Moxon, R., Freeman, S.L., Payne, R., Corr, S. and England, G.C. 2023. A prospective cohort study investigating the peri-and postoperative outcomes following ovariohysterectomy in bitches neutered prepubertally or post-pubertally. Theriogenology, 197, pp.283-294.