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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.
The "Good Life" of a "Good Dog" - A Total Welfare Model for the Future of the Pet Dog Industry
Webinar 8th September 7pm
How do you REALLY get a "Good Dog"? By giving them a "Good Life" - a term that has been defined by leading animal welfare scientists concerned with the characteristics of optimal welfare as the gold standard for any animal living under human control and captive conditions. Because - guess what? Animals who have this "Good Life" standard of welfare do not have behavior problems.
This talk will be a powerful, game-changing, conflict-mediating introduction to Kim Brophey's new Total Welfare Model and App - the integration of the internationally celebrated L.E.G.S. Model of Canine Science with the updated framework of the Five Domains Model of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Diversity welfare assessments.
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.
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.