Anthrozoology Research Group

Plenary addresses

1. Bennett, P.C., (2009). The modern work of dogs: what is it and how does it influence dog behaviour and welfare. 43rd Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, July 6-10, Cairns, Australia.

Conference presentations

1. Bennett, P.C. (2009). What makes a good test of canine behaviour: lessons from the behavioural sciences. Australian Institute of Animal Management Annual Conference, October 14-16, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
2. Bennett, P.C. (2009). Dog assessment now and in the future. Australian Institute of Animal Management Annual Conference, October 14-16, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
3. Bennett, P.C. (2009). People, pets and positive psychology. International Academic and Community Conference on Animals and Society: Minding Animals, July 13-18, 2009, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
4. Bennett, P.C. (2009). Individual differences in how people relate to companion animals. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 17-22, Darwin, Australia.
5. Bennett, P.C. (2009). How to get behavioural health on the public and veterinary agenda. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 17-22, Darwin, Australia.
6. Bennett, P.C. (2009). Overview of companion animal research in Australia. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 17-22, Darwin, Australia.
7. Bennett, P.C. (2009). Producing pet dogs: nature or nurture? Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 17-22, Darwin, Australia.
8. Bennett, P.C. (2009). Finding meaning in everyday activities. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 17-22, Darwin, Australia.
9. Bennett, P.C. (2009). Building effective and supportive veterinary teams. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 17-22, Darwin, Australia.
10. Bennett, P.C. (2009). Mindfulness as an antidote to stress. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 17-22, Darwin, Australia.
11. Cobb, M., Lill, A., Bennett, P.C. (2009). Enrichment programs and animal welfare: catalyst of catastrophe? 43rd Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, July 6-10, Cairns, Australia.
12. Hanlon, C., Rand, J., Morton, J., Bennett, P.C., Symons, M., & Lawrie, M. (2009). The distribution of cat and kitten admissions to RSPCA animal shelters in Queensland, Australia and risk factors for euthanasia ( a pilot study). 43rd Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, July 6-10, Cairns, Australia.
13. King, T., Marston, L.C., & Bennett, P.C. (2009). Development of a valid and reliable test of amicability in dogs. Australian Institute of Animal Management Annual Conference, October 14-16, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
14. King, T., Marston, L.C., & Bennett, P.C. (2009). Describing the ideal Australian companion dog. 43rd Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, July 6-10, Cairns, Australia.
15. Ley, J., & Bennett, P.C. (2009). Development of the canine five factor model of personality (CFFM) and Monash Canine Personality Questionnaire-Revised (MCPQ-R). 43rd Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, July 6-10, Cairns, Australia.
16. Ley, J., & Bennett, P.C. (2009). Assessment of personality in dogs. Australian Institute of Animal Management Annual Conference, October 14-16, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
17. Marston, L. C. & Bennett, P.C. (2009). Managing unwanted cats and dogs - current practice and can we do better. International Academic and Community Conference on Animals and Society: Minding Animals, July 13-18, 2009, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
18. Marston, L. C. & Bennett, P.C. (2009). The effect of cat behaviour on
    adoption, relinquishment and retention of shelter cats. 43rd Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, July 6-10, Cairns, Australia.
19. Mornement, K., Bennett, P.C., Coleman, G.J., & Toukhsati, S.R. (2009). Development and validation of the Behavioural Assessment for Re-homing K9’s (B.A.R.K.). 43rd Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology, July 6-10, Cairns, Australia.
20. Mornement, K., Toukhsati, S.R., Coleman, G.J., & Bennett, P.C. (2009). Reliability, validity and feasibility of existing tests of canine behaviour. Australian Institute of Animal Management Annual Conference, October 14-16, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
21. Rohlf, V.I., Toukhsati, S.R., Coleman, G.J., & Bennett, P.C. (2009). Attitudes of owners influence various dog health care practices. International Academic and Community Conference on Animals and Society: Minding Animals, July 13-18, 2009, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
22. Bennett, P.C. (2008). Improving canine welfare by characterising the perfect pet dog for Australia. Australian Animal Welfare Strategy International Animal Welfare Conference. August 31-September 3, Gold Coast, Australia.
23. Bennett, P.C. (2008). The importance of positive psychology in the veterinary clinic and beyond. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 25-30, Perth, Australia.
24. Bennett, P.C. (2008). Roles for veterinarians, scientists and educators in promoting the responsible inclusion of animals in our communities. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 25-30, Perth, Australia.
25. Bennett, P.C. (2008). The human side of animal abuse and neglect. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 25-30, Perth, Australia.
26. Bennett, P.C., & Mornement, K. (2008). Young adults’ familiarity with, and perceptions of, common dog breeds in Australia. First Canine Science Forum, July, 5-9, Budapest, Hungary. (abstract published in Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 4(2), 102).
27. Kharsas, R., Toukhsati, S.R., O’Connor, D., Thaut, M., Bennett, P., & Barber, B. (2008). The effects of music therapy, animal-assisted therapy and diversional therapy on attention and memory processes of individuals with probable Alzheimer’s dementia. 10th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition, August 25-29, Sapporo, Japan.
28. Ley, J. & Bennett, P.C. (2008). Measuring personality in dogs. 5th Annual Conference of the International Working Dog Breeding Association, November 5-8, Texas, USA. (Abstract published in  Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 3(4), 182).
29. Ley, J., and Bennett, P.C., (2008). Identification of factors influencing the breeding of companion dogs in Victoria, Australia. Australian Animal Welfare Strategy International Animal Welfare Conference. August 31-September 3, Gold Coast, Australia.
30. Lynch, M., Toukhsati, S., O’Connor, D., Thaut, M., Bennett, P., Barber, B. (2008). The effects of music therapy on declarative memory processes in moderately impaired dementia populations. 10th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition, August 25-29, Sapporo, Japan.
31. Marston, L.C., & Bennett, P.C. (2008). Defining the ‘unwanted cat’ problem. Australian Animal Welfare Strategy International Animal Welfare Conference. August 31-September 3, Gold Coast, Australia.
32. Mornement, K., Coleman, G.J., Toukhsati, S., & Bennett, P.C. (2008). Assessing shelter dogs for adoption suitability – an Australian perspective. First Canine Science Forum, July 5-9, Budapest, Hungary. (Abstract published in Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 4(2), 85-86).
33. Rohlf, V., Bennett, P.C., Toukhsati, S., and Coleman, G. (2008). A psychological approach towards enhancing treatment compliance in owners of obese dogs. International Conference on Communication in Veterinary Medicine, November 13-16, Banff, Canada.
34. Bennett, P.C. (2007). Understanding and responding to client differences that affect treatment decisions and outcomes. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 28-31, Melbourne, Australia.
35. Bennett, P.C., Cooper, N., Rohlf, V., & Mornement, K. (2007). Factors influencing owner satisfaction with companion dog training services. Animals & Society II: Considering Animals, July 3-6, Hobart, Australia.
36. Ley, J. and Bennett, P.C. (2007). Understanding differences in canine temperaments. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference, May 28-31, Melbourne, Australia.
37. Marston, L. C. & Bennett, P. C. (2007). Do dogs and Reminiscence improve the efficacy of volunteer visitation programs for institutionalized persons with aged dementia? 11th International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organisations, Oct 5-8, Tokyo, Japan.
38. Marston, L. C., & Bennett, P.C. (2007). Cat Populations and what do they mean to overpopulation. 2nd National Summit to End Pet Overpopulation. October 1-2, Gold Coast, Australia.
39. Marston, L.C., & Bennett, P.C. (2007). Dogs and cats are not equal when it comes to welfare shelter statistics. Animals & Society II: Considering Animals, July 3-6, Hobart, Australia.
40. Marston, L.C., Bennett, P.C., & Toukhsati, S.R. (2007). An investigation of Australian shelter cat admissions. 11th International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organisations, Oct 5-8, Tokyo, Japan.
41. Mornement, K.M., Bennett, P.C., Coleman, G.J., & Toukhsati, S.R. (2007). Issues surrounding the assessment of shelter dogs for adoption suitability. Animals & Society II: Considering Animals, July 3-6, Hobart, Australia.
42. Rohlf, V.I., Bennett, P.C., Coleman, G.J., & Toukhsati, S.R. (2007). Obesity in dogs: Just more to love or a modern welfare concern? Animals & Society II: Considering Animals, July 3-6, Hobart, Australia.
43. Bennett, P.C., Mornement, K., Toukhsati, S., & Coleman, G.J. (2006). Caring for Australian Alpacas. Australian Alpaca Association National Conference, Adelaide, Australia.
44. Fredrickson, J., Bennett, P. C.  & Marston, L. C. (2005) Characterising attachment behaviours in dogs using the Strange Situation Test. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Conference of the International Working Dog Breeders Association, 23-27th Jan, Melbourne, Australia. pp 71-75.
45. Kerswell, K., Bennett, P. C., & Hemsworth, P.H. &  Butler, K. (2005). The relationship between morphology and signalling during the early development of the domestic dog (Canis Familiaris). 4th Annual Conference of the International Working Dog Breeders Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
46. Ley, J & Bennett, P.C. (2005) Can personality be measured in dogs (Canis familiaris)? 14th Annual Conference of the International Society for Anthrozoology, Niagara Falls, NY.
47. Ley, J and Bennett, P.C. (2005) Measuring Personality Adjectives to measure Personality in Dogs: Report on a Pilot Study. 4th Annual Conference of the International Working Dog Breeders Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
48. Ley, J and Bennett, P.C. (2005) Measuring Personality Adjectives to Measure Personality in Dogs (Canis familiaris): Report on a Pilot Study. Current Issues and Research in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine: 5th International Veterinary Behaviourists Meeting, Minneapolis, USA  
49. Marston, L. C., 7 Bennett, P.C. (2006). Ensuring a sustainable pet population: Our challenge for the future. Inaugural National Summit to End Pet Overpopulation. Gold Coast, Australia.
50. Marston, L. C., Bennett, P.C., & Coleman, G. J. (2005). Post-Adoptive Training: The effect on the first month after adopting a shelter dog. Exploring Human-Animal Relationships. 14th Annual Conference of the International Society for Anthrozoology, Niagara Falls, NY.
51. Marston, L. C., Bennett, P.C., & Coleman, G. J. (2005).  Shelter Shakeup – the outcome. 15th Urban Animal Management Conference, October 19-21, Canberra, Australia.
52. Marston, L. C., Bennett, P.C., & Coleman, G. J. (2005). Promoting the initial formation of the bond between dog and man. 4th Annual Conference of the International Working Dog Breeders Conference, Melbourne, Australia, pp 132-138.
53. Marston, L. C., Bennett, P.C., & Toukhsati, S. (2005). Cat Stats: Tracking cat admissions to shelters in Melbourne. 15th Urban Animal Management Conference, October 19-21, Canberra, Australia.
54. Toukhsati, S.R., Coleman, G.J., & Bennett, P.C. (2005). Community attitudes towards semi-owned cats – opportunities for education. 15th Urban Animal Management Conference, October 19-21, Canberra, Australia.
55. Bennett, P.C., Ong, B., Ponsford, J. (2004). Assessment of executive dysfunction following TBI: Comparison of the BADS with other clinical neuropsychological measures. Annual conference of the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists, Hunter Valley, Australia.
56. Fredrickson, J., Marston, L., & Bennett, P.C. (2004). An investigation of attachment behaviours in German Shepherd Dogs, using the Strange Situation Test. Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour, April 15-18, Adelaide, Australia.
57. Kerswell, K., Hemsworth, P., Bennett, P.C. (2004). Potential effects of morphology on social communication in the dog (Canis Lupus Familiaris). Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour, April 15-18, Adelaide, Australia.
58. Marston, L.C., Bennett, P.C.,Coleman, G.J. (2004). Lost & Found in Melbourne: A snapshot of shelter activity. 14th Urban Animal Management Conference, August 18-20, Adelaide, Australia.
59. Marston, L.C., Bennett, P.C., & Coleman, G.J. (2004). Development of human-canine bonds in adult shelter dogs. Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour, April 15-18, Adelaide, Australia.
60. Rohlf, V. & Bennett, P.C. (2004). Stress in animal care workers as a result of administering euthanasia. 14th Urban Animal Management Conference, August 18-20, Adelaide, Australia.
61. Kerswell, K.,Hemsworth, P.,Bennett, P.C. (2003).The effect of morphology on signalling during the early development of the domestic dog (Canis familiaris). Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour, Adelaide, Australia.
62. Righetti, J.,& Bennett, P.C. (2001). The Delta DogSafe strategy. 11th Urban Animal Management Conference, Melbourne, Australia.

Other significant speaking engagements

1. Bennett, P.C. (2009). Dog management: why don’t people control their dogs?  Australian Veterinary Association Dog Bite Symposium, May 22, Darwin, Australia.
2. Bennett, P.C. (2009). Stewardship versus dominance as a way of interacting with the natural world. Australian Veterinary Behaviour Interest Group breakfast symposium, March 22, Melbourne, Australia.
3. Cobb, M. & Bennett, P.C. (2009). Companion animals and human health: the view from four paws. RSPCA Australia Scientific Seminar, February 24, Canberra, Australia. 
4. Ley, J. and Bennett, P. (2006) Personality Dimensions in Companion Dogs Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Veterinary Behaviour Chapter Proceedings Science Week, Gold Coast, Australia.
5. Ley, J and Bennett, P.C. (2004) Personality in Dogs-an Overview, Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Veterinary Behaviour Chapter Proceedings, Science Week, Gold Coast, Australia.