Following my preclinical Veterinary Science studies at Bristol Veterinary School, I graduated with a BSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from the University of Bristol. I was subsequently awarded a UFAW Scholarship to investigate laying hen welfare at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science (NVH), where I was later employed as a Research Assistant. Prior to starting my PhD, I worked as a Rehoming Coordinator for the RSPCA. My research focusses on dog aggression and dog bite prevention. Subject Specialism Dog Aggression; Risk Assessment; Animal Behaviour Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Animal Behaviour and Welfare — University of Bristol, 2012 Higher Certificate of Education in Veterinary Science — University of Bristol, 2012 Awards Best Presentation — University of Lincoln Post Graduate Conference, 2014 Research Studentship — Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, 2012 Professional Affiliations International Society for Anthrozoology — Student Member Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour — Student Member

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Brantsæter, Margrethe and Tahamtani, Fernanda M. and Moe, Randi O. and Hansen, Tone B. and Orritt, Rachel and Nicol, Christine and Janczak, Andrew M. (2016) Rearing laying hens in aviaries reduces fearfulness following transfer to furnished cages. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 3 (13). ISSN: 2297-1769 Orritt, Rachel and Gross, Harriet and Hogue, Todd (2015) His bark is worse than his bite: perceptions and rationalization of canine aggressive behavior. Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin, 3 (2). pp. 1-20. ISSN: . Orritt, Rachel (2015) Dog bites: a complex public health issue. Veterinary Record, 176 (25). pp. 640-641. ISSN: 0042-4900 Tahamtani, Fernanda M. and Hansen, Tone Beate and Orritt, Rachel and Nicol, Christine and Moe, Randi O. and Janczak, Andrew M. (2014) Does rearing laying hens in aviaries adversely affect long-term welfare following transfer to furnished cages?. PLoS ONE, 9 (9). ISSN: 1932-6203 Orritt, Rachel (2014) Dog ownership has unknown risks but known health benefits: we need evidence based policy. BMJ, 349 (jul17). pp. g4081-g4081. ISSN: 1756-1833 Orritt, Rachel (2014) Dog ownership has unknown risks but known health benefits: we need evidence based policy. BMJ, 349 (jul17). pp. g4081-g4081. ISSN: 1756-1833