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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.

how can we help?

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our events

Check out our recent and upcoming events.

Object Guarding and Body Handling Case Studies with Jean Donaldson

Jean will review prognosis estimating in aggression cases using standard plans and key pieces of technique. Jean will present four case studies.

This webinar will be recorded.

Wednesday 2nd July 2025 7pm

Separation Anxiety: What we know, what we get wrong, and how we can do better

Join Julie Naismith, BSc., CTC for a discussion that she hopes may reshape your view of separation anxiety. In a world of constant “breakthroughs” in canine separation anxiety treatment, are we too quick to discard what works. In a field obsessed with novelty, we dare to ask: What if were overlooking the obvious? Prepare to question your assumptions and confront uncomfortable truths about our approach to helping dogs and guardians with separation issues.

An Introduction to Working with Neurodivergent Kids & their Dogs

Debby has over a decade experience working with dogs, and she particularly enjoys assisting kids to teach and raise their dogs to be great family companions. Many of her clients are also great emotional assistance dogs in schools and nursing homes.

Debby is the founder of Kids Around Dogs® (KAD), which is an association of qualified professionals who specialise in working with families and schools to help children and dogs to live in harmony together.

Debby has designed a successful protocol to overcome the fear of dogs in kids and adults, which all KAD Approved Professionals are qualified to use.