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Dr. Stacy Lopresti-Goodman
Petitionerexpert
Professor of psychology at Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia. Specialist in the welfare of laboratory animals. Submitted declaration (Exhibit 27) concluding that many dogs at Ridglan suffer from 'chronic psychological distress' including canine Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Roles
Circuit CourtExpert Witness — Lab Animal Welfare
Expert Declarations
lab_animal_welfareEx. 27
Specialist in welfare of laboratory animals, published extensively on welfare of dogs in laboratories
Many dogs at Ridglan are suffering from 'chronic psychological distress' including canine Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Spinning in circles is one of the most common forms of stress-induced stereotypies in dogs and may be symptomatic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
- Dogs suffering from chronic psychological distress
- Canine Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder present
- Circling/spinning is stress-induced stereotypy
- May be symptomatic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in dogs