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Prof. James Serpell completed his PhD in Veterinary Science in 1979 by the University of Liverpool, Institute of Veterinary Science. Prof. Serpell did his MSc in Zoology in 1975 (Monash University) and a Bachelor degree in Zoology in 1974 (University College London, Department of Science and Technology Studies). Prof Serpell is the director of the Center for the Interaction with Animals and Society (CIAS) at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Full Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Research Interests: Behaviour and welfare of dogs and cats; development of indirect methods of behavioural measurement in domesticated animals; development of human attitudes to animals; history, evolution and societal impact of human-animal relationships; animal and veterinary ethics.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
James Serpell
Gender
Male

Citation names

  • Serpell, James
  • Serpell, J. A.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
E01B-A250-8823
ORCID iD
0000-0002-2826-1187

Email addresses

  • serpell@vet.upenn.edu (Professional)

Addresses

  • University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Dept. of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine, 3900 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19104-6010, USA. , PA. 19104, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, United States (Professional)

Websites

Education
Degree Classification
1979 - 1982
Concluded
 Sub-dept Animal Behaviour (Pós-doutoramento)
University of Cambridge Department of Zoology, United Kingdom
1975 - 1979
Concluded
 Zoology (Doutoramento)
University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
"“Comparative Ethology and Evolution of Communicatory Behaviour in the Loriine Parrot Genus, Trichoglossus (Vigors & Horsfield).”" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
1974 - 1975
Concluded
 Zoology (Master)
Monash University, Australia
1971 - 1974
Concluded
 Zoology (Bachelor)
Major in Zoology
University College London Department of Science and Technology Studies, United Kingdom
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
1993/09/04 - Current Principal Investigator (Research) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1997 - 1998 Visiting Researcher (Research) Princeton University Department of History, United States
Princeton University, United States
1991 - 1993 Coordinating Researcher (Research) University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom
1989 - 1991 Coordinating Researcher (Research) University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom
1987 - 1989 Contracted Researcher (Research) University of Cambridge Department of Zoology, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge Department of Zoology, United Kingdom
1984 - 1986 Researcher (Research) University of Cambridge Department of Zoology, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge Department of Zoology, United Kingdom

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2004 - Current Full Professor (University Teacher) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1997 - 2004 Full Professor (University Teacher) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2002 - 2003 Visiting Professor (University Teacher) University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1993 - 1997 Associate Professor (University Teacher) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States

Other Careers

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2004 - 2013 Coordenador (Técnico de Diagnóstico e Terapêutica - Técnico de Audiologia) University of Pennsylvania Department of Clinical Studies Philadelphia, United States
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
1997 - Current Manager of Laboratory, Institute, Museum, Centre or Observatory University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2000 - 2002 Manager of Laboratory, Institute, Museum, Centre or Observatory University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
University of Pennsylvania Department of Clinical Studies Philadelphia, United States
1991 - 1993 Director of Companion Animal Research Group University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom
1989 - 1991 DIrector of the Companion Animal Research group University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021/07/01 - Current Professor Emeritus University of Pennsylvania, United States
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2019 - 2023 Clinical trial of a disinfectant intervention in therapy dogs to combat hospital associated pathogens and promote sustainability of animal-assisted visitation programs
R01
Principal investigator
2019 - 2022 Behavioral characterization of odor detection: dogs for selection of positive and negative traits
FG
Principal investigator
Ongoing
2016 - 2018 Animal Ownership, Interaction Study
PG
Researcher
Concluded
2016 - 2017 C-BARQ Project
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2012 - 2015 Behaviour and Temperament Assessment Questionnaire for Cats: development and validation
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2013 - 2014 Mars-Waltham Human-Animal Interaction (Fellowship)
IG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2013 - 2014 Influence of Environmental Background and Behavior in Clinics on Diagnosis and Treatment Outcomes in Canine Behavioral Medicine Cases
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2009 - 2012 Guide and Service Dogs: Environmental and Phenotypic Factors Contributing to Early Retirement
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2009 - 2009 Dog Bites: An Assessment of Veterinary and Pediatric Professionals’ Understanding, Attitudes, and Practice
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2008 - 2009 Development and Testing of a Behavioral Screening Tool for Dogs Relinquished to Shelters
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2008 - 2009 The impact of two different kennel housing systems of the welfare of dogs
PG
Other
Concluded
2008 - 2009 Analyses and Quantification of Factors Linked to Dog Aggression toward Humans
PG
Other
Concluded
2005 - 2009 Behavioral Studies of Guide and Service Dogs
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2008 - 2008 Laterality and Stress Sensitivity in Guide Dogs
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2006 - 2007 Animal Art Adventure Camp Educational Program
PG
Principal investigator
2003 - 2005 Final testing, completion and publication of the Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2003 - 2005 Assessing canine temperament – establishing and validating a physiological measurement to quantify emotional reactivity in the canine
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2003 - 2004 Animal-Assisted Interventions in the Treatment of Adolescent Mental Disorders
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2001 - 2004 Medical surveillance of dogs deployed to the World Trade Center and Pentagon
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2002 - 2002 Behavioral studies at the Seeing Eye
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2001 - 2001 Environmental Influences on the Behavior of Seeing Eye Dogs
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
2000 - 2000 Development of a Standardized Method for Evaluating Temperament and Behavior in Domestic Dogs
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
1999 - 1999 Development of Behavior Problems in Dogs
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
1999 - 1999 Analysis of Guide Dog Behavior
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
1999 - 1999 Cultural Influences on the Treatment of Stray Dogs in Taiwan
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
1997 - 1999 Human Relations with Animals & the Natural World
pg
Principal investigator
Concluded
1997 - 1997 The Role and Significance of Animals in English and European Witchcraft
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
1996 - 1997 Early Experience and the Development of Behavior Problems in Dogs
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
1966 - 1967 Treatment of Separation-related Anxiety in the Dog by Use of Clomipramine (Anafranil)
PG
Principal investigator
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Serpell, James. Waltham Pocket Book on Responsible Pet Ownership.. London, United Kingdom: Waltham. 2018.
    Published
  2. Serpell, James. The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior and Interactions with People, 2nd (revised) Edition.. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. 2017.
    Published • Editor
  3. Serpell, James. Waltham Pocketbook of Human-Animal Interactions.. London, United Kingdom: Waltham. 2012.
    Published • Editor
  4. Serpell, James. Companion Animals and Us.. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. 2000.
    Published • Editor
  5. Serpell, James. In the Company of Animals: A History of Human-Animal Relationships, 2nd (Revised) Edition.. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press (Canto). 1996.
    Published
  6. Serpell, James. The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour and Interactions with People. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. 1995.
    Published • Editor
  7. Serpell, James. Animals and Human Society: Changing Perspectives.. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. 1994.
    Published • Editor
  8. Serpell, James. Companion Animals in Society (Report of a Council for Science & Society Working Party). Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. 1988.
    Published • Editor
  9. Serpell, James. In the Company of Animals: A History of Human-Animal Relationships.. Oxford, United Kingdom: Basil Blackwell. 1986.
    Published
Book chapter
  1. Serpell, James A.. "Companion animals". In Anthrozoology, edited by Hosey, G; Melfi, V, 17-31. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2019.
    10.1093/oso/9780198753629.003.0002
  2. Serpell, James; Kruger, K.A.; Freeman, L.M.; Griffin, J.G.; Ng, Z.Y.. "Current standards and practices within the therapy dog industry: Results of a representative survey of United States therapy dog organizations.". In Frontiers in Veterinary Science (under review 2019). 2019.
    Under revision
  3. Serpell, James. "Epilogue: The tail of the dog.". In The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior & Interactions with People, 2nd. edition., edited by Serpell, James, 401-412. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2017.
    Published
  4. Serpell, James. "From paragon to pariah: Cross-cultural perspectives on human attitudes to dogs.". In The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior & Interactions with People, 2nd. edition., edited by Serpell, James, 300-315. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press., 2017.
  5. Serpell, James; Duffy, D.L.; Jagoe, J.A.. "Becoming a dog: Early experience and the development of behavior.". In The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior & Interactions with People, 2nd. edition., edited by Serpell, James, 93-117. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2017.
    Published
  6. Serpell, James. "Introduction". In The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior & Interactions with People, 2nd. edition., edited by Serpell, James, 1-3. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2017.
    Published
  7. Serpell, James; Hsu, Y.. "Attitudes to Dogs in Taiwan: A Case Study.". In Companion Animals in Everyday Life, edited by Pregowski, M., 145-165. London, United Kingdom: Palgrave MacMillan, 2017.
    Published
  8. Serpell, James. "The Human-Animal Bond.". In The Oxford Handbook of Animal Studies, edited by Kalof, L.. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2016.
    Published
  9. Serpell, James; Sandøe, P.; Meyer, I.; Palmer, C.; Corr, SA. "Human Attachment to Companion Animals". edited by Serpell, James, 41-57. Wiley Blackwell, 2015.
  10. Serpell, James; Sandøe, P.,; Corr, S.. "History of Companion Animals and the Companion Animal Sector". In Companion Animal Ethics, edited by Serpell, James; Sandøe, P.; Corr, S.; Palmer, C., 8-23. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell, 2015.
    Published
  11. Serpell, James A.; Duffy, Deborah L.. "Dog Breeds and Their Behavior". In Domestic Dog Cognition and Behavior, edited by Horowitz, A., 31-57. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2014.
    Published • 10.1007/978-3-642-53994-7_2
  12. Serpell, James A.. "Domestication and history of the cat". In The Domestic Cat, 83-100. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2014.
    Published • 10.1017/cbo9781139177177.011
  13. Serpell, James. "Foreword.". In Animals as Domesticates: A World View Through History, edited by Clutton-Brock, J., ix-x. East Lansing, MI, United States: Michigan State University Press, 2012.
    Published
  14. Serpell, James; Paul, E.S.. "Pets in the family: An evolutionary perspective". In The Oxford Handbook of Evolutionary Family Psychology, edited by Salmon, C.; Shackelford, T., 297-309. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2011.
    Published
  15. Serpell, James; Thorpe, R.; Suomi, S.. "Challenges to HAI research: Methodological issues and barriers to sustainability". In The Role of Pets in Children’s Lives: Human-Animal Interaction in Child Development, Health, and Therapeutic Intervention, edited by McCardle, P.; McCune, S.; Esposito, L.; Griffin, J.; Freund, L., 217-225. Baltimore, MD, United States: Brookes Publishing, 2010.
    Published
  16. Serpell, James. "Historical and cultural perspectives on human-animal interaction.". In The Role of Pets in Children’s Lives: Human-Animal Interaction in Child Development, Health, and Therapeutic Intervention, edited by McCardle, P.; McCune, L.; Esposito, L.; Griffin, J.; Freund, L., 11-22. Baltimore, MD, United States: Brookes Publishing, 2010.
    Published
  17. Serpell, J.A.; Coppinger, R.; Fine, A.H.; Peralta, J.M.. "Welfare considerations in therapy and assistance animals". In Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy, 481-503. Elsevier, 2010.
    Published • 10.1016/b978-0-12-381453-1.10023-6
  18. Serpell, James. "Lambs of God: A Short History of Western Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Animals". In Human Beings and other Animals in Historical Perspective (in Hebrew), edited by Arbel, B.; Terkel, J.; Menache, S., 15-32. Carmel, Jerusalem, Israel, 2007.
    Published
  19. Serpell, James; Kruger, K.A.. "Animal-assisted interventions in mental health: Definitions and theoretical foundations.". In Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice, 2nd (revised), edited by Fine, A.H., 21-38. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier, 2006.
    Published
  20. Serpell, James. "Animal-assisted interventions in historical perspective.". In Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice, 2nd (revised), edited by Fine, A.H., 3-20. Amesterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier, 2006.
    Published
  21. Serpell, James. "People in disguise: Anthropomorphism and the human-pet relationship.". In Thinking with Animals: New Perspectives on Anthropomorphism., edited by Daston, L.; Mitman, G.. New York, United States: Columbia University Press, 2005.
    Published
  22. Serpell, James. "Animals and religion: Towards a unifying theory.". In The Human-Animal Relationship, edited by de Jong, F.; van den Bos, R., 9-22. Assen, Netherlands: Royal Van Gorcum, 2005.
  23. Serpell, James. "Guardian spirits or demonic pets: the concept of the witch’s familiar in early modern England, 1530-1712.". In The Animal/Human Boundery, edited by Creager, A.N.H.; Jordan, W.C., 157-190. Rochester, New York, United States: Rochester University Press, 2002.
    Published
  24. Serpell, James. "Creatures of the unconscious: companion animals as mediators.". In Companion Animals and Us, edited by Podberscek, A.L; Paul, E.S.; Serpell, James, 108-121. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2000.
    Published
  25. Serpell, James. "The domestication and history of the cat.". In The Domestic Cat: the Biology of its Behaviour, 2nd (Revised) Edition, edited by Turner, D.; Bateson, P.P.G., 179-192. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2000.
    Published
  26. Serpell, James. "Sheep in wolves’ clothing? Attitudes to animals among farmers and scientists.". In Animal Perspectives, edited by Dolins, F., 26-33. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 1999.
    Published
  27. Serpell, James; Coppinger, R.; Fine, A.. "The welfare of assistance and therapy animals: an ethical comment". In Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice, edited by Fine, A.H., 415-431. New York, United States: Academic Press, 1999.
    Published
  28. Serpell, James. "Animal companions and human well-being: an historical exploration of the value of human-animal relationships". In Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice, edited by Fine, A.H., 3-19. New York, United States: Academic Press, 1999.
    Published
  29. Serpell, James. "Working out the beast: An alternative history of western humaneness.". In Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse: Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention, edited by Ascione, F.; Arkow, P., 38-49. Purdue, IN, United States: Purdue University Press, 1999.
    Published
  30. Serpell, James. "Pet-keeping and animal domestication: a reappraisal.". In The Walking Larder: Patterns of Domestication, Pastoralism and Predation, edited by Clutton-Brock, J., 10-21. London, United Kingdom: Unwin Hyman, 1998.
    Published
  31. Serpell, James. "Attitudes toward animals: Pre-Christian Attitudes.". In Encyclopedia of Animal Rights & Animal Welfare, edited by Bekoff, M., 76-78. Westport, CT, United States: Greenwood, 1998.
    Published
  32. Serpell, James. "The origins of the domestic dog.". In Proc. Int. Symp. on Turkish Shepherd Dogs.. Konya, Turkey: Selçuk University, 1996.
    Published
  33. Serpell, James. "The great parrot hunt.". In I’ve Been Gone Far too Long,, edited by Borgerhoff-Mulder, M.; Logsdon, W.. Okland, CA, United States: RDR Books, 1996.
    Published
  34. Serpell, James; Jagoe, J.A.. "Early experience and the development of behaviour.". In The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour & Interactions with People, edited by Serpell, James, 79-102. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 1995.
    Published
  35. Serpell, James. "From paragon to pariah: some reflections on human attitudes to dogs.". In The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour & Interactions with People, edited by Serpell, James, 245-256. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 1995.
    Published
  36. Serpell, James. "The hair of the dog.". In The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour & Interactions with People, edited by Serpell, James, 258-262. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 1995.
    Published
  37. Serpell, James. "Editor’s introduction.". In The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour & Interactions with People, edited by Serpell, James, 1-4. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995.
    Published
  38. Serpell, James; Paul, E.S.. "Pets and the development of positive attitudes to animals.". In Animals and Human Society: Changing Perspectives, edited by Manning, A.; Serpell, James, 127-144. London, United Kingdom: Routledge, 1994.
    Published
  39. Serpell, James. "Chapter 2. Science and the history of European attitudes to animals". In Science and the Human-Animal Relationship, edited by Hicks, E.K., 39-50. Amsterdam, Netherlands: SISWO, 1993.
    Published
  40. Serpell, James. "Animal protection and environmentalism: the background.". In Animal Welfare and the Environment, edited by Ryder, R., 27-39. London, United Kingdom: Duckworth, 1992.
    Published
  41. Hubrecht, R.C.; Serpell, James. "Effects of kennel design on the behaviour and welfare of dogs". In Improved Healthcare in Kennels and Catteries, edited by Beynon, P.H.. Cheltenham: BSAVA Publications, 1991.
    Published
  42. Serpell, James. "Evidence for long-term effects of pet-ownership on human health.". In Pets, Benefits and Practice, edited by Burger, I.H., 1-7. London, United Kingdom: British Veterinary Association Publications, 1990.
    Published
  43. Serpell, James. "Attitudes to animals.". In Animal Use in Education, edited by Close, B.S.; Dolins, F.; Mason, G., 222-228. London, United Kingdom: Humane Education Centre, 1990.
    Published
  44. Serpell, James. "Humans, animals, and the limits of friendship.". In The Dialectics of Friendship, edited by Porter, R.; Tomaselli, S., 111-129. London, United Kingdom: Routledge, 1989.
    Published
  45. Serpell, James. "The influence of early experience and selective breeding on the behaviour of dogs (Chapter 8)". In The Welfare of Companion Animals, edited by Gibson, T.B.. London, United Kingdom: BVA Animal Welfare Foundation, 1989.
    Published
  46. Serpell, James. "Attitudes to animals (Chapter 16)". In The Status of Animals: Ethics Education and Welfare, edited by Paterson, D.; Palmer, M., 162-166. Wallingford: C.A:B. International, 1989.
    Published
  47. Serpell, James. "The domestication and history of the cat.". In The Domestic Cat: the Biology of its Behaviour,, edited by Turner, D.; Bateson, P.P.G., 151-158. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 1988.
    Published
  48. Serpell, James; Serpell, James. "Pet-keeping in non-Western societies: some popular misconceptions". In Animals and People Sharing the World, edited by Rowan, A.N., 33-52. Hanover, Mass: University Press of New England, 1988.
    Published
  49. Serpell, James. "The history of domestic dogs and cats". In Pets and Companion Animals, edited by Messent, P.R.; Beck, A.M.; Serpell, James, 10-15. New York, United States: Torstar Books, 1986.
    Published
  50. Serpell, James. "Parrots, lories and cockatoos (Chapter 23)". In The Encyclopaedia of Birds, edited by Perrins C.M.; Middleton, A.L.A.. London, United Kingdom: George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
    Published
  51. Serpell, James. "Best friend or worst enemy? Cross-cultural variation in attitudes to the domestic dog.". In The Human-Pet Relationship, edited by IEMT, 112-116. Vienna, Austria: Austrian Academy of Sciences, 1985.
    Published
  52. Serpell, James. "The personality of the dog and its influence on the pet-owner bond.". In New Perspectives on Our Lives with Companion Animals, edited by Katcher, A.H.; Beck, A.M., 57-63. Philadelphia, PA, United States: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1983.
    Published
  53. Messent, P.R.; Serpell, James. "An historical and biological view of the human/companion animal bond.". In Interrelations between People and their Pets, edited by Fogle, B., 5-22. Springfield, Ill, United States: Charles C. Thomas, 1980.
    Published
Book review
  1. Serpell, James. "Societies of Wolves and Free-ranging Dogs. Animal Welfare, 23:237-238". Review of Societies of Wolves and Free-ranging Dogs (by Stephen Spotte) (2014):
    Published
  2. Serpell, James. "Review of Erika Fudge, Brutal Reasoning: Animals, Rationality, and Humanity in Early Modern England.". Review of Brutal Reasoning: Animals, Rationality, and Humanity in Early Modern England. 99, 1 (2008): 80-181.
    Published
  3. Serpell, James. "Review of Gary Steiner, Anthropocentrism and Its Discontents: The Moral Status of Animals in the History of Western Philosophy.". Review of Anthropocentrism and Its Discontents: The Moral Status of Animals in the History of Western Philosophy 82 (2008): 219-220.
    Published
  4. Serpell, James. "Review of Jan Dizard, Mortal Stakes: Hunters and Hunting in Contemporary America.". Review of Mortal Stakes: Hunters and Hunting in Contemporary America. 17, 3 (2004): 277-280.
    Published
  5. Serpell, James. "Review of G. Melson, Why the Wild Things Are: Animals in the Lives of Children.". 15, 1 (2002): 86-89.
    Published
  6. Serpell, James. "If we could talk to the animals…. Review of Gene Myers, Children and Animals: Social Development and Our Connections to Other Species.". 46, 2 (2001): 190-192.
    Published
  7. Serpell, James. "Review of R. Preece, Animals and Nature: Cultural Myths, Cultural Realities.". Review of Animals and Nature: Cultural Myths, Cultural Realities 9, 1 (2000): 103-105.
    Published
  8. Serpell, James. "Review of Brian Morris, The Power of Animals: An Ethnography". Review of The Power of Animals: An Ethnography 13, 2 (2000): 119-120.
    Published
  9. Serpell, James. "Review of R. Sorabji: Animal Minds & Human Morals.". Review of Human and Animal Minds 3, (1995): 197-197.
    Published
  10. Serpell, James. "Review of L. Mighetto: Wild Animals and American Environmental Ethics". Review of Wild Animals and American Environmental Ethics. (1993): 276-276.
    Published
  11. Serpell, James. "Review of M. Robinson & L. Tiger: Man & Beast Revisited. Quarterly Review of Biology, 67: 83, 1992". Review of Tiger: Man & Beast Revisited (1992): 83-83.
    Published
  12. Serpell, James. "Review of G. Wenzel: Animal Rights, Human Rights". Review of Animal Rights, Human Rights 6, (1991): 373.
    Published
  13. Serpell, James. "Review of H. Hemmer: Domestication: The Decline of Environmental Appreciation.". Review of Domestication: The Decline of Environmental Appreciation. (1991):
    Published
  14. Serpell, James. "Review of R.D. Ryder: Animal Revolution.". Review of Animal Revolution (1990):
    Published
  15. Serpell, James. "Review of J.M. MacKenzie: The Empire of Nature". (1989):
    Published
  16. Serpell, James. "Review of K. Lorenz: The Waning of Humaneness". (1989):
    Published
  17. Serpell, James. "Review of G. Marvin: Bullfight.". (1988):
    Published
  18. Serpell, James. "Review of H. Ritvo: The Animal Estate". Review of The Animal Estate (1988):
    Published
  19. Serpell, James. "Review of N. Rupke: Vivisection in Historical Perspective". Review of Vivisection in Historical Perspective (1988):
    Published
  20. Serpell, James. "Review of J. Goodall: The Chimpanzees of Gombe. New Society, 31 October, 1986.". Review of The Chimpanzees of Gombe (1986):
    Published
  21. Serpell, James. "Review of C. Catchpole: Vocal Communication in Birds". Review of Vocal Communication in Birds (1981):
    Published
Conference paper
  1. Serpell, James; Jagoe, J.A.. "Companion animal behaviour problems". Paper presented in First AVS Animal Welfare Symposium1, Cambridge, 1991.
    Published
Encyclopedia entry
  1. Serpell, James. "Pets". In Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern World. Oxford University Press, 2007.
    Published
  2. Serpell, James. "Pets". In Encyclopedia of Multimedia, edited by Furht, Borko. Springer-Verlag, 2001.
    Published
  3. Serpell, James. "Domestication". In Encyclopedia of Animal Rights & Animal Welfare, edited by Bekoff, M.. Greenwood, 1998.
    Published
  4. Serpell, James. "Pets and companion animals". In Encyclopedia of Animal Rights & Animal Welfare, edited by Bekoff, M.. Greenwood, 1998.
    Published
Journal article
  1. "The impact of returning a pet to the shelter on future animal adoptions". Scientific Reports 12 1 (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05101-5.
    10.1038/s41598-022-05101-5
  2. "Characterizing unsuccessful animal adoptions: age and breed predict the likelihood of return, reasons for return and post-return outcomes". Scientific Reports 11 1 (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-87649-2.
    10.1038/s41598-021-87649-2
  3. Lauren Powell; Chelsea L. Reinhard; James Serpell; Brittany Watson. "A Survey of Veterinary Student and Veterinarian Perceptions of Shelter Medicine Employment". Journal of Veterinary Medical Education (2021): https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2021-0112.
    10.3138/jvme-2021-0112
  4. "Spanish validation of the Fe-BARQ questionnaire: A replication study". Journal of Veterinary Behavior 46 (2021): 101-114. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2021.09.002.
    10.1016/j.jveb.2021.09.002
  5. "Neurodevelopmental scaling is a major driver of brain–behavior differences in temperament across dog breeds". Brain Structure and Function 226 8 (2021): 2725-2739. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00429-021-02368-8.
    10.1007/s00429-021-02368-8
  6. "Relinquishing Owners Underestimate Their Dog's Behavioral Problems: Deception or Lack of Knowledge?". Frontiers in Veterinary Science 8 (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.734973.
    10.3389/fvets.2021.734973
  7. "Workplace Relations and Opportunities for Career Development Impact the Retention of Veterinarians in Shelter Medicine". Frontiers in Veterinary Science 8 (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.732105.
    10.3389/fvets.2021.732105
  8. "Medical, Behavioral, and Abuse Status Characteristics: Predictors of Perceived Adoptability, Appeal, and Resource Demands of Shelter Dogs". Anthrozoös 34 4 (2021): 507-524. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2021.1914435.
    10.1080/08927936.2021.1914435
  9. "Commensalism or Cross-Species Adoption? A Critical Review of Theories of Wolf Domestication". Frontiers in Veterinary Science 8 (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.662370.
    10.3389/fvets.2021.662370
  10. Serpell, James; Hare, E.; Joffee, E.; Wilson, C.; Otto, C.M.. "Behavior traits associated with career outcome in a prison puppy-raising program". Applied Animal Behaviour Science 236 (2021): 105218-105218. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2021.105218.
    Submitted • 10.1016/j.applanim.2021.105218
  11. "Owner Personality, Owner-Dog Attachment, and Canine Demographics Influence Treatment Outcomes in Canine Behavioral Medicine Cases". Frontiers in Veterinary Science 7 (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.630931.
    10.3389/fvets.2020.630931
  12. "Characteristics associated with behavior problems in Brazilian dogs". Applied Animal Behaviour Science 234 (2021): 105213-105213. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2020.105213.
    10.1016/j.applanim.2020.105213
  13. Kate Fenner; Sarah Matlock; Jane Williams; Bethany Wilson; Andrew McLean; James Serpell; Paul McGreevy. "Validation of the Equine Behaviour Assessment and Research Questionnaire (E-BARQ): A New Survey Instrument for Exploring and Monitoring the Domestic Equine Triad". Animals 10 11 (2020): 1982-1982. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10111982.
    10.3390/ani10111982
  14. Kate Fenner; Katherine Dashper; James Serpell; Andrew McLean; Cristina Wilkins; Mary Klinck; Bethany Wilson; Paul McGreevy. "The Development of a Novel Questionnaire Approach to the Investigation of Horse Training, Management, and Behaviour". Animals (2020): https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/11/1960.
    10.3390/ani10111960
  15. Kate Fenner; Katherine Dashper; Cristina Wilkins; James Serpell; Andrew McLean; Bethany Wilson; Paul McGreevy. "Building Bridges between Theory and Practice: How Citizen Science Can Bring Equine Researchers and Practitioners Together". Animals (2020): https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10091644.
    10.3390/ani10091644
  16. Dalton, Kathryn R.; Waite, Kaitlin B.; Ruble, Kathy; Carroll, Karen C.; DeLone, Alexandra; Frankenfield, Pam; Serpell, James A.; et al. "Risks associated with animal-assisted intervention programs: A literature review". Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 39 (2020): 101145. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101145.
    Published • 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101145
  17. Serpell, James A.; Kruger, Katherine A.; Freeman, Lisa M.; Griffin, James A.; Ng, Zenithson Y.. "Current Standards and Practices Within the Therapy Dog Industry: Results of a Representative Survey of United States Therapy Dog Organizations". Frontiers in Veterinary Science 7 (2020): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00035.
    10.3389/fvets.2020.00035
  18. Shouldice, Victoria L.; Edwards, A. Michelle; Serpell, James A.; Niel, Lee; Robinson, J. Andrew B.. "Expression of Behavioural Traits in Goldendoodles and Labradoodles". Animals 9 12 (2019): 1162. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9121162.
    Published • 10.3390/ani9121162
  19. MacLean, Evan L.; Snyder-Mackler, Noah; vonHoldt, Bridgett M.; Serpell, James A.. "Highly heritable and functionally relevant breed differences in dog behaviour". Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 286 1912 (2019): 20190716. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2019.0716.
    10.1098/rspb.2019.0716
  20. Silva, K.; Lourenço, A.; Pereira, M.; Lima, M.; Serpell, James. "Evaluation of mediating and moderating effects on the relationship between owners’ and dogs’ anxiety: a tool to understand a complex problem". Journal of Veterinary Behavior (2019):
    Submitted
  21. Edwards, Petra T.; Hazel, Susan J.; Browne, Matthew; Serpell, James A.; McArthur, Michelle L.; Smith, Bradley P.. "Investigating risk factors that predict a dog’s fear during veterinary consultations". PLOS ONE 14 7 (2019): e0215416. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0215416.
    Published • 10.1371/journal.pone.0215416
  22. Zapata, I.; Herron, M.E.; Serpell, James; Alvarez, C.E.. "Genetic testing of dogs predicts problem behaviors in clinical and nonclinical samples.". Nature Scientific Reports (Submitted in March 2019) 23 1 (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12864-022-08351-9.
    Submitted • 10.1186/s12864-022-08351-9
  23. Bray, Emily E.; Levy, Kerinne M.; Kennedy, Brenda S.; Duffy, Deborah L.; Serpell, James A.; MacLean, Evan L.. "Predictive Models of Assistance Dog Training Outcomes Using the Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire and a Standardized Temperament Evaluation". Frontiers in Veterinary Science 6 (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2019.00049.
    Published • 10.3389/fvets.2019.00049
  24. Serpell, JA. "How happy is your pet? The Problem of subjectivity in the assessment of companion animal welfare". Animal Welfare 28 1 (2019): 57-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.7120/09627286.28.1.057.
    Published • 10.7120/09627286.28.1.057
  25. Serpell, James; Bowen, J.E.; Fatjo, J.; Bulbena-Cabré, A; Bulbena, A.. "First evidence for an association between joint hypermobility and excitability in a non-human species.". Nature Scientific Reports 9 (2019): 8629. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-45096-0.
    Published
  26. Canejo-Teixeira, Rute; Almiro, Pedro Armelim; Serpell, James A.; Baptista, Luís V.; Niza, Maria M. R. E.. "Evaluation of the factor structure of the Canine Behavioural Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) in European Portuguese". PLOS ONE 13 12 (2018): e0209852. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209852.
    Published • 10.1371/journal.pone.0209852
  27. Wilson, Bethany; Serpell, James; Herzog, Harold; McGreevy, Paul. "Prevailing Clusters of Canine Behavioural Traits in Historical US Demand for Dog Breeds (1926–2005)". Animals 8 11 (2018): 197. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani8110197.
    Published • 10.3390/ani8110197
  28. Hannah E. Flint; Jason B. Coe; David L. Pearl; James A. Serpell; Lee Niel. "Effect of training for dog fear identification on dog owner ratings of fear in familiar and unfamiliar dogs". Applied Animal Behaviour Science (2018): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2018.08.002.
    10.1016/j.applanim.2018.08.002
  29. Hannah E. Flint; Jason B. Coe; James A. Serpell; David L. Pearl; Lee Niel. "Identification of fear behaviors shown by puppies in response to non-social stimuli". Journal of Veterinary Behavior (2018): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2018.07.012.
    10.1016/j.jveb.2018.07.012
  30. Serpell, James; Hare, E.; Kelsey, K.; Otto, C.M.. "Behavior differences between urban search-and-rescue and pet dogs.". Frontiers in Veterinary Science 6 (2018): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2018.00118.
    Published
  31. McGreevy, Paul D.; Wilson, Bethany; Starling, Melissa J.; Serpell, James A.. "Behavioural risks in male dogs with minimal lifetime exposure to gonadal hormones may complicate population-control benefits of desexing". PLOS ONE 13 5 (2018): e0196284. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0196284.
    Published • 10.1371/journal.pone.0196284
  32. Farhoody, Parvene; Mallawaarachchi, Indika; Tarwater, Patrick M.; Serpell, James A.; Duffy, Deborah L.; Zink, Chris. "Aggression toward Familiar People, Strangers, and Conspecifics in Gonadectomized and Intact Dogs". Frontiers in Veterinary Science 5 (2018): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2018.00018.
    Published • 10.3389/fvets.2018.00018
  33. Nicholas H. Dodman; I. Anna S. Olsson; Dorothy C. Brown; James A. Serpell. "Associations between owner personality and psychological status and the prevalence of canine behavior problems". PLOS ONE (2018): https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0192846.
    10.1371/journal.pone.0192846
  34. Rodriguez, K.E.; Guérin, N.A.; Gabriels, R.L.; Serpell, James; Schreiner, P.J.; O’Haire, M.E.. "The state of assessment in human-animal interaction research.". APA Human-Animal Interactions Bulletin 6 (2018): 63-81.
    Published
  35. Serpell, James; Flint, H.E.; Coe, J.B.; Pearl, D.L.; Niel. L.. "Effect of targeted training on dog owner ratings of fear in familiar and unfamiliar dogs.". Applied Animal Behavior Science 208 (2018): 66-74.
    Published
  36. Serpell, James. "Jealousy? Or just hostility toward other dogs. The risks of jumping to conclusions". Animal Sentience 22 (2018): 13.
    Published
  37. Bray, Emily E.; Sammel, Mary D.; Seyfarth, Robert M.; Serpell, James A.; Cheney, Dorothy L.. "Temperament and problem solving in a population of adolescent guide dogs". Animal Cognition 20 5 (2017): 923-939. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10071-017-1112-8.
    Published • 10.1007/s10071-017-1112-8
  38. Sandøe, P.; Kondrup, S. V.; Bennett, P. C.; Forkman, B.; Meyer, I; Proschowsky, H. F.; Serpell, J. A.; Lund, T. B.. "Why do people buy dogs with potential welfare problems related to extreme conformation and inherited disease? A representative study of Danish owners of four small dog breeds". PLOS ONE 12 2 (2017): e0172091. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0172091.
    Published • 10.1371/journal.pone.0172091
  39. Serpell, James; McCune, Sandra; Gee, Nancy; Griffin, James A.. "Current challenges to research on animal-assisted interventions". Applied Developmental Science 21 3 (2017): 223-233. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10888691.2016.1262775.
    Published • 10.1080/10888691.2016.1262775
  40. Bray, Emily E.; Sammel, Mary D.; Cheney, Dorothy L.; Serpell, James A.; Seyfarth, Robert M.. "Characterizing Early Maternal Style in a Population of Guide Dogs". Frontiers in Psychology 8 (2017): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00175.
    Published • 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00175
  41. Bradley P. Smith; Matthew Browne; James A. Serpell. "Owner-reported behavioural characteristics of dingoes ( Canis dingo ) living as companion animals: A comparison to ‘modern’ and ‘ancient’ dog breeds". Applied Animal Behaviour Science 187 (2017): 77-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2016.11.010.
    10.1016/j.applanim.2016.11.010
  42. Serpell, James; Oyama, M.; Citron, L.; Shultz, J.; Brown, D.C.. "Measuring quality of life in owners of companion dogs: development and validation of a dog owner-specific quality of life questionnaire.". Anthrozoös 30 (2017): 61-75.
    Published
  43. Serpell, James; Stellato, A.; Widowski, T.; Flint, H.; Niel, L. "Assessment of fear-related behaviours displayed by companion dogs (Canis familiaris) in response to social and non-social stimuli.". Applied Animal Behavior Science 188 (2017): 84-90.
    Published
  44. Serpell, James; Duffy, D.L.; Diniz de Moura, R.T.. "Development and evaluation of the Fe-BARQ: A new instrument for measuring behavior in domestic cats (Felis s. catus).". Behavioural Processes 141 (2017): 329-341.
    Published
  45. Serpell, James; Bray, EE; Sammel, M.D.; Cheney, D.L; Seyfarth, R.M.. "Effects of maternal investment, temperament, and cognition on guide dog success.". PNAS 114 34 (2017): 9128-9133.
    Published
  46. Serpell, James; Flint, H.E.; Coe, J.B.; Pearl, D.L.. "Risk factors associated with stranger-directed aggression in domestic dogs.". Applied Animal Behaviour Science 197 (2017): 45-54.
    Published
  47. Zapata, Isain; Serpell, James A.; Alvarez, Carlos E.. "Genetic mapping of canine fear and aggression". BMC Genomics 17 1 (2016): http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12864-016-2936-3.
    Published • 10.1186/s12864-016-2936-3
  48. Serpell, James A.; Duffy, Deborah L.. "Aspects of Juvenile and Adolescent Environment Predict Aggression and Fear in 12-Month-Old Guide Dogs". Frontiers in Veterinary Science 3 (2016): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2016.00049.
    Published • 10.3389/fvets.2016.00049
  49. Grigg, Emma K.; Nibblett, Belle M.; Sacks, Benjamin N.; Hack, Rachel; Serpell, James A.; Hart, Lynette. "Genetic and behavioral characteristics of the St. Kitts ‘island dog’". Applied Animal Behaviour Science 178 (2016): 88-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2016.02.002.
    10.1016/j.applanim.2016.02.002
  50. Garde, E.; Pérez, G.E.; Vanderstichel, R; Dalla Villa, P.F.; Serpell, J.A.. "Effects of surgical and chemical sterilization on the behavior of free-roaming male dogs in Puerto Natales, Chile". Preventive Veterinary Medicine 123 (2016): 106-120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2015.11.011.
    Published • 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2015.11.011
  51. Serpell, James; Paul, ES. "Obtaining a new pet dog: effects on middle childhood children and their families". Applied Animal Behavior Science 47 (2016): 17-29.
    Published
  52. NAGASAWA, Miho; KANBAYASHI, Shunichi; MOGI, Kazutaka; SERPELL, James A.; KIKUSUI, Takefumi. "Comparison of behavioral characteristics of dogs in the United States and Japan". Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 78 2 (2016): 231-238. http://dx.doi.org/10.1292/jvms.15-0253.
    Published • 10.1292/jvms.15-0253
  53. Serpell, James; McMillan, F.D.; Vanderstichel, R.; Stryhn, H.; Yu, J. "Differences in behavioral characteristics between dogs removed from hoarding situations and a convenience sample of pet dogs". Applied Animal Behavior Science 178 (2016): 69-79.
    Published
  54. Serpell, James; Dalla Villa, P.; Barnard, S.; Di Nardo, A.; Ianetti, L.; Podaliri-Vulpiani, M.; Trentini, R.; Siracusa, C.. "Validation of the Socially Acceptable Behaviour (SAB) test in a central Italy pet dog population.". Veterinaria Italiana (2016):
    Published • 10.12834/VetIt.321.1283.3
  55. Tonoike, Akiko; Nagasawa, Miho; Mogi, Kazutaka; Serpell, James A.; Ohtsuki, Hisashi; Kikusui, Takefumi. "Comparison of owner-reported behavioral characteristics among genetically clustered breeds of dog (Canis familiaris).". Scientific Reports 5 1 (2015): http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep17710.
    Published • 10.1038/srep17710
  56. Naqa Tamimi; Shahram Jamshidi; James A. Serpell; Shadi Mousavi; Zeinab Ghasempourabadi. "Assessment of the C-BARQ for evaluating dog behavior in Iran". Journal of Veterinary Behavior 10 1 (2015): 36-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2014.09.064.
    10.1016/j.jveb.2014.09.064
  57. Serpell, James; Tamimi, N.; Jamshidi, S; Mousavi, S.; Ghasempourabadi, Z. "Assessment of a reliable questionnaire for evaluating dog behavior in Iran". Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research 10 (2015): 36-40.
    Published
  58. Deborah L. Duffy; Katherine A. Kruger; James A. Serpell. "Evaluation of a behavioral assessment tool for dogs relinquished to shelters". Preventive Veterinary Medicine 117 3-4 (2014): 601-609. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2014.10.003.
    10.1016/j.prevetmed.2014.10.003
  59. McMillan, Franklin D.; Duffy, Deborah L.; Zawistowski, Stephen L.; Serpell, James A.. "Behavioral and Psychological Characteristics of Canine Victims of Abuse". Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 18 1 (2014): 92-111. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2014.962230.
    Open access • Published • 10.1080/10888705.2014.962230
  60. Oyama, Mark A.; Serpell, James A.. "General Commentary: Rethinking the role of animals in human well-being". Frontiers in Psychology 4 (2013): 374. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00374.
    Published • 10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00374
  61. Serpell, James; Hunt, M.G.; Otto, C.M.; Alvarez, J.. "Interactions between handler well-being and canine health and behavior in search and rescue teams.". Anthrozoös 25 (2012): 323-335.
    Published
  62. Serpell, James; Duffy, D.L.. "Predictive validity of a method for evaluating temperament in young guide and service dogs.". Applied Animal Behaviour Science 138 (2012): 99-109.
    Published
  63. Serpell, James; Barnard, S.; Siracusa, C.; Reisner, I; Valsecchi, P.. "Validity of model devices used to assess canine temperament in behavioral tests.". Applied Animal Behavior Science 138 (2012): 79-87.
    Published
  64. Serpell, James. "Animal-assisted interventions and human health: An historical overview. European Journal of Companion Animal Practice, 22(3), 1-9.". European Journal of Companion Animal Practice 22 3 (2012): 1-9.
    Published
  65. Serpell, James. "The soul of the animal: Response to Knight’s “Anonymity of the hunt.”". Current Anthropology 53 (2012): 349-350.
    Published
  66. Serpell, James; McMillan, F.D.. "Mental health of dogs formerly used as ‘breeding stock’ in commercial breeding establishments". Applied Animal Behavior Science 135 (2011): 86-95.
  67. Nagasawa, Miho; Okabe, Shota; Mogi, Kazutaka; Kikusui, Takefumi; Tsujimura, A.; Tateishi, K.; Ohta, M., A.. "Assessment of the factorial structure of the C-BARQ in Japan.". Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 73 (2011): 869-875.
    Published
  68. Serpell, James; Koch, V.W.; Block, G; Folger, W.R.; Kipperman, B.; Ward, E.E.; MacKay, C.; et al. "Letters to the Editor". Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 237 7 (2010): 771-772. http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.237.7.771.
    Published • 10.2460/javma.237.7.771
  69. Serpell, James; Van den Berg, SM; Heuven, HC; Van den Berg, L; Duffy, DL. "Evaluating the C-BARQ as a measure of stranger-directed aggression in three common dog breeds.". Applied Animal Behavior Science 124 (2010): 136-141.
    Published
  70. Serpell, James; Dalla Villa, P; Kahn, S.; Stuardo, L.; Iannetti, L.; Di Nardo, A.. "Free-roaming dog control among OIE member countries.". 97 (2010): 58-63.
    Published
  71. Serpell, James. "Canid Evolution: From Wolf to Dog.". Grzimek's Animal Life. (2010):
    Published
  72. Serpell, James. "Having our dogs and eating them too: Why animals are a social issue.". Journal of Social Issues 65 (2009): 633-644.
    Published
  73. Serpell, James; Duffy, D.L.; Hsu, Y. "Breed differences in canine aggression.". Applied Animal Behavior Science 114 (2008): 441-460.
    Published
  74. Serpell, James; Sherman, B.L.. "Training veterinary students in animal behavior to preserve the human-animal bond.". Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 35 (2008): 496-502.
    Published
  75. Serpell, James; Timmins, R.P.; Cliff, K.D.; Day, C.T.; Hart, B.L.; Hart, L.A.; Hubrecht, R.C.; et al. "Enhancing quality of life for dogs and cats in confined situations.". Animal Welfare 16 s (2007): 83-88.
    Published
  76. Serpell, James; Hsu, Y. "Effects of breed, sex, and neuter status on trainability in dogs.". Anthrozoös 18 3 (2005): 196-207.
    Published
  77. Serpell, James; Segurson, S. A.; Hart, B. L.. "Evaluation of a behavioral assessment questionnaire for use in the characterization of behavioral problems of dogs relinquished to animal shelters". Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 227 11 (2005): 1755-1761.
    Published
  78. Serpell, James. "Factors influencing veterinary students’ career choices, and attitudes to animals.". 32 4 (2005): 491-496.
    Published
  79. Serpell, James; Hewson, C.J; Baranyiova, E.; Broom, D.M.; Cockram, M.S.; Galindo. F.; Hanlon, A.J.; Hänninen, Lexer; Mellor, D.J.. "Approaches to teaching animal welfare at 13 veterinary schools worldwide". Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 32 (2005): 422-437.
    Published
  80. Serpell, James; Otto, C.M.; Downend, A.; Ziemer, L.; Saunders, H.M.. "Medical and behavioral surveillance of dogs deployed to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon from October 2001 to June 2002". 225 6 (2004): 861-867.
    Published
  81. Serpell, James. "Factors influencing human attitudes to animals and their welfare.". Animal Welfare 13 (2004): s145-s151.
    Published
  82. Serpell, James; Hsu, Y; Liu-Severinghaus, L. "Dog-keeping in Taiwan: Its contribution to the problem of free-roaming dogs.". Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6 (2003): 1-23.
    Published
  83. Serpell, James; Hsu, Y. "Development and validation of a questionnaire for measuring behavior and temperament traits in pet dogs.". Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 223 9 (2003): 1293-1300.
    Published
  84. Serpell, James. "Anthropomorphism and anthropomorphic selection – beyond the “cute response”.". Society & Animals 11 (2003): 83-100.
    Published
  85. Serpell, James; Duffy, D.L.; McMillan, F.D.; Masaoud, E.; Dohoo, I.R.. "The authors respond". JAVMA 243 2 (2003): 190.
    Published
  86. Serpell, James; Hsu, Y. "Development and validation of a novel method for evaluating temperament and behavior in guide dogs.". Applied Animal Behavior Science 74 (2001): 347-364.
    Published
  87. Serpell, James; Parsons, T.D.. "Food animal husbandry and the new millenium". Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 4 169 (2001): 173.
    Published
  88. Serpell, James; Podberscek, A.L.; Hsu, Y.C. "Letter to the Editor: Clomipramine and behavioural therapy in the treatment of separation-related problems in dogs: Letter to the editor.". The Veterinary Record 146 (2000): 111.
    Published
  89. Serpell, James; Podberscek, AL; Hsu, Y. "Evaluation of clomipramine as an adjunct to behavioural therapy in the treatment of separation-related problems in dogs.". Veterinary Record 145 (1999): 365-369.
    Published
  90. Serpell, James. "Animals in children’s lives.". Society & Animals 7 2 (1999): 1-8.
    Published
  91. Serpell, James; Podberscek, AL. "Environmental influences on the expression of aggressive behaviour in English Cocker Spaniels.". Applied Animal Behaviour Science 52 (1997): 215-227.
    Published
  92. Serpell, James; Podberscek, AL. "Aggressive behaviour in English Cocker Spaniels and the personality of their owners.". Veterinary Record 141 (1997): 73-76.
    Published
  93. Serpell, James. "Evidence for an association between pet behaviour and owner attachment levels.". Applied Animal Behaviour Science 47 (1996): 49-69.
    Published
  94. Serpell, James; Jagoe, JA. "Owner characteristics and interactions and the prevalence of canine behaviour problems.". Applied Animal Behaviour Science 47 (1996): 31-42.
    Published
  95. Serpell, James. "The English Cocker Spaniel: preliminary findings on aggressive behaviour.". Applied Animal Behavior Science 47 (1996): 75-89.
    Published
  96. Serpell, James; Serpell, James. "Animal sense (and nonsense)". Social Research 62 3 (1995): 821-827.
    Published
  97. Serpell, James. "Childhood pet keeping and humane attitudes in young adulthood.". Animal Welfare 2 (1993): 321-337.
    Published
  98. Serpell, James. "Humans, animals and moral priorities". Anthrozoös 6 (1993): 96-98.
    Published
  99. Serpell, James; Hubrecht, RC; Poole, TB. "Correlates of pen size and housing on the behaviour of kenneled dogs.". Applied Animal Behaviour Science 34 (1992): 365-383.
    Published
  100. Serpell, James; Paul, ES. "Why children keep pets: the influence of child and family characteristics.". Anthrozoös 5 (1992): 231-244.
    Published
  101. Serpell, James. "Beneficial effects of pet ownership on some aspects of human health and behaviour.". Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 84 (1991): 717-720.
    Published
  102. Serpell, James. "All the King's horses". Anthrozoös 3 (1990): 223-225.
    Published
  103. Serpell, James. "Visual displays and taxonomic affinities in the parrot genus Trichoglossus.". Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 36 (1989): 193-211.
  104. Jagoe, J.A.; Serpell, James. "The optimum time for neutering: letter to the editor". Veterinary Record 122 (1988): 447.
    Published
  105. Serpell, James. "The influence of inheritance and environment on canine behaviour". Journal of Small Animal Practice 28 (1987): 949-956.
    Published
  106. Serpell, James. "In defence of ethology". 1 (1987): 152-153.
    Published
  107. Serpell, James. "The human/companion animal relationship: its value and importance". Pro Veterinario 3 (1986): 12.
    Published
  108. Serpell, James. "Desert island risk". New Scientist (1985):
    Published
  109. Serpell, James. "Summary and critique of research on animal-human relationships in Britain and Australia". Journal of the Delta Society 1 (1984): 39-41.
    Published
  110. Serpell, James. "What have we got against pets?". New Scientist 100 (1983): 80-84.
    Published
  111. Serpell, James. "Pet Psychotherapy". People-Animals-Environment 1 1 (1983):
    Published
  112. Serpell, James A.. "Reply to Wickler & Seibt". Animal Behaviour 30 3 (1982): 944-945. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0003-3472(82)80179-6.
    Published • 10.1016/s0003-3472(82)80179-6
  113. Serpell, James. "Factors influencing fighting and threat in the parrot genus Trichoglossus.". Journal of Animal Behavior 30 (1982): 1244-1251.
    Published
  114. Serpell, James A.. "Duetting in birds and primates: A question of function". Animal Behaviour 29 3 (1981): 963-965. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0003-3472(81)80041-3.
    10.1016/s0003-3472(81)80041-3
  115. Serpell, James. "Duets, greetings and triumph ceremonies: analogous displays in the parrot genus Trichoglossus". 55 (1981): 268-283.
    Published
  116. Serpell, James. "Childhood pets and their influence on adults' attitudes". Psychological Reports 49 (1981): 651-654.
Magazine article
  1. Serpell, James. "Playing favourites: It’s the elephant by a nose.", BBC Wildlife Magazine, 1991
  2. Serpell, James. "A horse named Hans: the search for a talking animal", UNESCO Courier, 1988
Online resource
  1. Serpell, James. One Man’s Meat: Further Thoughts on the Evolution of Animal Food Taboos.. 2011. http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/on-the-human/2011/11/one-mans-meat/ ..
  2. Serpell, James. Commentary on H. Ritvo’s “Going Forth and Multiplying: Animal Acclimatization and Invasion". 2011. http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/on-the-human/2011/11/going-forth-and-multiplying/ 2011..
Report
  1. Serpell, James. 2008. On Measuring Progress in Animal Welfare (Report for the World Society for the Protection of Animals). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234138438_ON_MEASURING_PROGRESS_IN_ANIMAL_WELFARE_Report_for_the_World_Soci.
  2. Serpell, James; Kruger, K.A.. 2007. Re-assessment of stray animal numbers in New Orleans 20 months post-Katrina (Report to Humane Society of the United States).
  3. Serpell, James; Kruger, K.A.. 2006. An Assessment of Stray Animal Numbers in New Orleans Six Months after Katrina (Report to the Humane Society of the United States, Washington, DC.).
  4. Kruger, K.; Trachtenberg, S.; Serpell, James. 2004. Can animals help humans heal? Animal-assisted interventions in adolescent mental health.. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234839772_Can_Animals_Help_Humans_Heal_Animal-Assisted_Interventions_i.
  5. Serpell, James; Paul, E.S.. 1992. The Influence of Childhood experience on the Development of Attitudes to Animals (Report to the Commission of the European Communities: EC Grant No. 3060(91) - 12850)..
  6. Serpell, James; Collar, N.; Davis, S.; Wells, S.. 1983. Submission to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on the Future Conservation of Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Group. World Wildlife Fund-UK, International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), and Birdlife International..
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Serpell, James. "Comparative Ethology and Evolution of Communicatory Behaviour in the Loriine Parrot Genus, Trichoglossus (Vigors & Horsfield). Unpublished PhD dissertation". PhD, University of Liverpool School of Life Sciences, 1979.

Other

Other output
  1. Genome scans of dog behavior implicate a gene network underlying psychopathology in mammals, including humans. 2020. Isain Zapata; Erin E. Hecht; James A. Serpell; Carlos E. Alvarez. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.07.19.211078.
    10.1101/2020.07.19.211078
Activities

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2011 - Current “Birds, Buildings, and Tragedies of Migration: Taking a Bird’s-Eye View of the US Urban Environment.” 2011 (Faculty advisor, Independent study project, UPenn Dept. of History and Sociology of Science, PhD program).
Supervisor
University of Pennsylvania Department of History and Sociology of Science, United States
2009 - Current “The relationship between animal abuse/neglect and family violence/disfunction: Does neighborhood context matter?” (Faculty advisor: UPenn School of Social Policy and Practice, PhD program).
Supervisor
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, United States
2006 - Current “Evaluation of a temperament assessment questionnaire in animal shelters” [Visiting Faculty Mentor, UC Davis Shelter Medicine Residency Program]
Supervisor
2018/03 - 2021/10 “Friends with benefits: Identifying core aspects of successful pet-owner relationships” (Postdoctoral program)
Supervisor
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2016 - 2019 “Development and Validation of the Equine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (E-BARQ)” 2016-2019 (PhD Thesis Cttee, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia, PhD program).
Supervisor
The University of Sydney School of Veterinary Science, Australia
2014 - 2017 “Understanding Canine Fear and Stranger-directed Aggression.” (PhD Thesis Cttee, College of Veterinary Science, UoGuelph, Guelph, OT, Canada, PhD program).
Supervisor
2012 - 2017 “Development of Cognitive Skills in Guide Dogs.” 2012-17 (Faculty Advisor and Dissertation Cttee Member, Department of Psychology, UPenn, PhD program).
Supervisor
University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychology, United States
2013 - 2015 “Predicting performance in guide dogs: The role of the relationship between puppy raisers and guide dogs in training.” (Dissertation Cttee Member, Dept of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, PhD program).
Supervisor
2005/08 - 2013/08 “Characterization of behavioral phenotypes in guide and service dogs” (postdoctoral program).
Supervisor
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2010/04 - 2011/03 “Development and validation of the feline behavioral assessment and research questionnaire (Fe-BARQ)” (postdoctoral program).
Supervisor
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2010/04 - 2010/07 “Assessing the validity of temperament tests for dogs.” Apr-Jul. 2010 (Faculty mentor, University of Parma, Italy, PhD program).
Supervisor
2008 - 2009 “Something About Barbaro: The Making of a Hero” (Faculty advisor, Master of Liberal Arts Capstone Project, UPenn).
Supervisor
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2008/05 - 2008/08 (v2010) “Laterality and Stress Sensitivity in Guide Dogs.” (Faculty Mentor, SVM Independent Study project).
Supervisor
2007/05 - 2007/08 (v2009) “Correlations between Canine Behavioral Traits and Specific Health Problems” (Faculty mentor, NIH/MERCK Fellowship).
Supervisor
1998/01 - 2004/12 “Early Experience and the Development of Behavior Problems in Dogs” (Postdoctoral Program).
Supervisor
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2004/05 - 2004/08 (v2007) “Developing an Owner Surrender Questionnaire for Animal Shelters” (Faculty Mentor, G.R. Dodge Foundation Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine Program).
Supervisor
2002/07 - 2002/09 “Stray Dogs in Riobamba, Ecuador: A Survey of Human Attitudes toward Dogs and an Estimation of Local Stray Dog Abundance” (Faculty Mentor; SVM Independent Study Program)
Supervisor
2000/07 - 2000/09 “Understanding Urban Animal Cruelty: An Ecological Model” (Faculty Mentor, G.R. Dodge Foundation Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine Program).
Supervisor
1992/06 - 1993/09 “Aggression and Separation-related Behaviour Problems in Dogs”(Postdoctoral Program).
Supervisor
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1989/10 - 1992/10 "Pets and Child Development" (PhD Program)
Supervisor
1989/07 - 1992/07 "Environmental Needs of Kennelled Dogs" (Postdoctoral Program).
Supervisor
1989 - 1991 "Behavioural Development in German Shepherd Puppies" (MSc Program).
Supervisor
University of Cambridge Department of Zoology, United Kingdom
1988 - 1991 "Development of Behaviour Problems in Domestic Dogs"
Supervisor
University of Cambridge Department of Zoology, United Kingdom

Association member

Society Organization name Role
1994 - Current Animal Behavior Society Member
1989 - Current International Society for Applied Ethology Member
1995 - 1999 Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics
1997 - 1998 American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior (Member)
1982 - 1984 Society for Companion Animal Studies (UK) Honorary Secretary

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2009 - Current 2009-ongoing: Member, Student Inspiration Award Committee.
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1995 - Current Chair, RVHUP Ethics Committee.
Coordinator
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2018 - 2018 Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on Online Course Compensation.
Coordinator
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2015 - 2018 Member, Committee on Academic Freedom and Responsibility.
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2015 - 2018 Chair, Committee on Appointments and Promotions
Coordinator
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2008 - 2018 International Society for Anthrozoology (Development Secretary, 2008-2018)
Other
2017 - 2017 Member, Werner Endowed Chair in Equine Health & Welfare Search Committee
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2017 - 2017 Member, Shelter Animal Medicine Search Committee.
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2015 - 2015 Member, Mindy and Andy Heyers Endowed Chair Search Committee.
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2014 - 2015 Chair, CE Advisory Committee, Clinical Studies/PHL
Coordinator
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2014 - 2015 Member, Committee on Appointments & Promotions.
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2004 - 2014 Member, CE Advisory Committee, Clinical Studies/PHL
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2013 - 2013 Chair, Shelter Animal Medicine Search Committee.
Coordinator
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2012 - 2012 Member, CSP Companion Animal Research Fund Committee
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2007 - 2008 Chair, Committee on Commitees.
Coordinator
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2003 - 2007 International Society for Anthrozoology (President 2003-2007)
President / Vice-president
2004 - 2006 Member, Committee on Appointments & Promotions.
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1995 - 2004 Member, Privately-owned Animals Protocol (POAP) Subcommittee
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2000 - 2002 Member, Committee on Commitees.
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2000 - 2002 Member, Committee on the Academic Status of Students.
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2000 - 2001 Chair, Committee on Academic Freedom & Responsibility
Coordinator
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1995 - 2001 International Society for Anthrozoology (Secretary 1995- 2001)
Other
1999 - 2000 Member, Committee on Academic Freedom and Responsibility
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1999 - 2000 Member, Behavior Search Committee
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1995 - 1998 Council Member of the International Society for Applied Ethology
Other
1993 - 1996 VHUP Research Grants Committee
Member
 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1991 - 1995 International Society for Anthrozoology (Council Member)
1990 - 1993 Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Co-opted Council Member)
1980 - 1993 Society for Companion Animal Studies (UK) Committee Member
1980 - 1980 Society for Companion Animal Studies (UK) - Founding member
Other

Consulting

Activity description Institution / Organization
2003 - 2008 Academic consultant: Pets in America project (McKissick Museum) University of South Carolina, United States

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2014 - Current ANIMALS IN SCIENCE, MEDICINE & TECHNOLOGY (STSC379) University of Pennsylvania Department of History and Sociology of Science, United States
2013 - Current SHELTER ANIMAL MEDICINE ROTATION - 4 hours/month rounds/rotation (Ethical issues in Shelter Medicine) University of Pennsylvania Department of Clinical Studies Philadelphia, United States
2009/02 - Current “Companion Animals & Society" (Masters Course) (Master) Hunter College Department of Psychology, United States
2002/04 - Current Lecturer (teleconference) on “Introduction to Writing in the Natural Sciences” Colgate University, United States
2019/11/18 - 2019/11/20 MSc Course on ‘One Welfare’ (Master) Universidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Brazil
2018/11/29 - 2018/11/29 Canine Behavioral Science - University of Cordoba, Spain (online course) (Bachelor)
2004 - 2015 ANIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS (VCSN637) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2013/04/10 - 2013/04/10 Animals & Humans in Society (Master) University of Windsor, Canada
2007 - 2013 INTRODUCTION TO SHELTER ANIMAL MEDICINE (VCSP652) Course organizer University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2012 - 2012 HOUSE OFFICER ROUNDS-Dept of Clinical Studies, NBC (Development of Current Thinking on Animal Ethics). University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2009 - 2012 “History of Human-Animal Interactions” (Bachelor) University of Central Missouri Department of Nursing, United States
2011/10 - 2011/10 Animal-Assisted Therapy, 8 hours lecture, Master Course (School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Japan) (Master) Azabu Daigaku, Japan
2009 - 2011 CERTIFICATE IN VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH: INTRODUCTION TO VPH University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2010/11 - 2010/11 Ethics and Animal Care (Bachelor) Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2005 - 2010 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL VETERINARY MEDICINE (VMED600) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
2007/09 - 2009/09 Dept. of Veterinary Science, Azabu University, Japan; Masters Program in Animal-Assisted Therapy (Master) Azabu Daigaku, Japan
2008/11 - 2008/11 Applied Animal Behavior (Master) (Master) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
1996 - 2006 ANIMALS & SOCIETY (VCSP652) course organizer University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1996 - 2006 Camden County College, NJ, CE Program on Animal-Assisted Therapy & the Human/Animal Bond Camden County College, United States
1995/11 - 2006 Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, PA., Certificate Program on Animal-Assisted Therapy and Education Harcum College, United States
2003/01 - 2003/01 Lecturer on “Understanding the Value of Human-Animal Relationships” (Bachelor) University of California Davis Division of Humanities Arts and Cultural Studies, United States
2003/01 - 2003/01 Lecturer on “Factors influencing people’s attitudes to animals”. University of California Davis Division of Humanities Arts and Cultural Studies, United States
2000 - 2002 PRINCIPLES OF MEDICINE (VMED601) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1994 - 2002 VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH (VMED607) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1993 - 1996 ANIMALS & SOCIETY Undergraduate Seminars (Bachelor) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1995 - 1995 LARGE ANIMAL SURGERY (8502) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
1994 - 1995 Organizer and presenter of lecture series on FARM ANIMAL WELFARE: CURRENT PROBLEMS AND FUTURE TRENDS (Dept. of Clinical Studies, VHUP, UPenn). (Bachelor) University of Pennsylvania Department of Clinical Studies Philadelphia, United States
1994 - 1994 VETERINARY ETHICAL ISSUES (VMED617) course organizer University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, United States
Distinctions

Award

2021 ISAZ Distinguished Anthrozoologist Award
International Society for Anthrozoology, United States
2006 Recipient of American Animal Hospital Association’s Hills Animal Welfare and Humane Ethics Award.
2003 Society & Animals “Best paper” award.
1992 Recipient of the Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Association of Human-Animal Interactions Organizations (IAHAIO), Montreal, Canada.

Title

2016 Elected Fellow of the International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ).
1996 Honorary member of the Beta Chapter of PhiZeta.
1990 Scientific advisor the Governing Council, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Other distinction

1998 Invited Participant, NSF sponsored National Bioethics Institute, Oregon State University.
Oregon State University, United States