About Our Research Group

Dr. Candace Croney

Principal Investigator 

Dr. Shanis Barnard

Research Program Manager

Dr. Alessia diana

Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Taylor Rezvani

Postdoctoral Fellow

Graduate Students

Kayla Pasteur

Ph.D. Student

Aynsley Romaniuk

Ph.D. Candidate

Allegra Stahl

 M.S. Student

Staff

Barbara List

Research Technician

Leeza Kolesnikov

Research Technician

S. Nier

Sr. Research Technician

Sarah Boysen, Ph.D.

Consultant

Traci Shreyer, M.S.

Consultant

Gareth Arnott, Ph.D.

Consultant

 

Previous Lab Members

• Dr. Amy Bauer - Post-doctorate Research Associate
  • Evaluating FIDO: Developing and pilot testing the Field Instantaneous Dog Observation Tool
  • Factors that Impact Dog Selection and Welfare
  • Overpopulation or Too Many Unwanted Pets? Perspective on Concepts and Management Approaches
• Dr. Judith Stella - USDA Science Fellow
  • Improving canine welfare in commercial breeding (CB) operations: Evaluating rehoming candidates
  • Coping styles in the domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) and implications for cat welfare
  • Does Flooring Substrate Impact Kennel and Dog Cleanliness in Commercial Breeding Facilities?
  • A Cross sectional study to estimate prevalence of periodontal disease in a population of dogs in commercial breeding facilities in Indiana and Illinois
  • Behavior and Welfare of Domestic Cats Housed in Cages Larger than US Norm
  • Management Practices of Cats Owned by Faculty, Staff, and Students at Two Midwest Veterinary Schools
  • Environmental Aspects of Domestic Cat Care and Management: Implications for Cat Welfare
  • Animal Welfare Concepts: Applications to Dogs
  • Welfare Implications of Dental Health in Commercial Breeding Dogs
  • Assessing the Welfare of Cats Housed in Cages
  • Brucella canis: Emerging zoonotic disease? Implications for commercial breeding kennels and public health
  • Enhancing the welfare of caged cats through environmental management: The housing room
• Dr. Hannah Flint - Postdoctoral Researcher
• Moriah Hurt - Graduate Student
  • The Role of Caretaker Interactions in Environmental Enrichment for Kenneled Dogs
  • Kenneled Dog Welfare: Challenges of Field Assessment
  • Implications of Weaning Age for Dog Welfare
  • Assessing Kennel Dog Welfare
  • Promoting the Welfare of Kenneled Dogs: Environmental Considerations
  • Promoting the Welfare of Kenneled Dogs: Space Allocations and Exercise
• Lynda Mugenda - Graduate Student
  • Refining canine welfare assessment in kennels: Evaluating the reliability of Field Instantaneous Dog Observation (FIDO) scoring 
  • Factors Affecting Perceptions of Animal Welfare in Developing Countries
• Andy Pietraniec - Research Technician 
  • Addressing Giardia in Kennels: Implications for Canine Health, Management and Welfare.
• Mikayla Small - Undergraduate Research Assistant
• Grace Boone - Graduate Student
  • Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS): Implications for canine welfare and management. 
  • The Effect of Early Neurological Stimulation on Puppy Welfare in Commercial Breeding Kennels.
• Chloe Wires - Graduate Student
  •  Ability to interpret and apply animal behavior and welfare terminology by adults within the horse industry.
• Jenny Weller - Postdoctoral Researcher
• JoAnna Rogowski - Graduate Student
• Aitor Arrazola - Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Meeting the behavioral needs of kenneled dogs.