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The Canine Behaviour & Training Society
The Canine Behaviour & Training Society (TCBTS) is a professional membership organisation, registered with the ABTC, dedicated to shaping a better future for dogs. Our members provide ethical, compassionate, and science-led training and behaviour support, ensuring the highest standards of care for dogs and their people.
what we stand for
Three values underpin everything we do:
supportive
We are a welcoming, friendly, and approachable organisation that values the well-being and success of those we support. Whether through guidance, education, or practical help, we are committed to helping both people and dogs thrive.
Collaborative
We believe in learning from one another and working together across roles, including professionals, veterinary teams and dog owners. By fostering strong partnerships, we create a united, ethical approach to canine behaviour and training.
Progressive
We stay at the forefront of science-led, ethical, and welfare-focused methods. By championing best practices and advocating for industry regulation, we help raise standards and improve outcomes for dogs and those who support them.
our events
Check out our recent and upcoming events.
TURNING TENSION INTO TRUST: UNDERSTANDING OBJECT RESOURCE GUARDING with Laura Ward
Resource guarding is one of the most misunderstood behaviour challenges, and many guardians find themselves stuck in cycles of management or “firefighting.” It can feel especially puzzling when the items a pet guards—or steals—don’t seem to make any logical sense.
Join CCAB Laura Ward as she unpacks this complex topic, blending relatable analogies with behavioural science to explore the motivations and emotional layers behind resource guarding. This session will also focus on practical ways to build trust, reduce tension, and create more harmonious relationships between pets and their people.
Laura Ward is a veterinary nurse and Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, and registered member of the ABTC as a CAB and ATI. She runs a busy behaviour practice, Minds Alike Animal Training and Behaviour, and The Pet Prep Initiate. Laura is also involved with CAB assessment and Vice Chair of TCBTS.
PRICes:
General public = £35
ABTC members = £25 (your Practitioner Organisation will provide you with a discount code)
TCBTS members = Free of Charge
Do you want to become a CAB?
A presentation on the assessment process and Q&A with Laura Ward
Welcome to all, free of charge.
Managing Osteoarthritis In Dogs: A team based approach to at-home care with Hannah Capon
Hannah Capon graduated from Cambridge University in 2002 and has worked across a broad range of veterinary settings, from sole-charge first opinion practice to emergency team environments, giving her deep insight into the complexities of veterinary care, particularly chronic disease management. She has a strong professional focus on chronic pain, geriatrics, musculoskeletal health, and rehabilitation, and her work has been widely recognised with the 2025 World Small Animal Veterinary Association Welfare Award, the 2020 RCVS Impact Award, and CEVA Vet of the Year 2019, as well as being a finalist for Petplan Vet of the Year 2019. Hannah is the founder of Canine Arthritis Management (CAM), an online education and support platform for pet owners and veterinary professionals, through which she continues to raise awareness and improve the quality of life for dogs living with arthritis.
This webinar will cover the multifaceted impact of osteoarthritis as a lifelong, non-curative disease in dogs, including its physical, emotional, and cognitive effects, the complex and ongoing care it requires, the long-term pressures placed on caregivers, and the importance of a coordinated, team-based approach to effectively manage chronic pain and musculoskeletal disease.
PRICes:
General public = £35
ABTC members = £25 (your Practitioner Organisation will provide you with a discount code)
TCBTS members = Free of Charge
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