APBC page for vets & VNs

APBC page for vets & VNs A page designed to provide behavioural support and information for vets, vet nurses and other veterinary staff working in small animal and equine practice.

APBC members are able to offer the time and expertise necessary to investigate the causes of unwanted behaviour in companion animals, and outline practical treatment plans that are suitable for their clients' circumstances. The APBC also runs seminars and workshops for its members, veterinarians, and members of the public interested in the field of behaviour therapy.

STOP when your dog is over-aroused!Danielle Beck teaches us that genuine learning and progress only happen when we work ...
15/11/2025

STOP when your dog is over-aroused!

Danielle Beck teaches us that genuine learning and progress only happen when we work under the dog's emotional threshold. Pushing them past it just creates stress and more arousal.

In her webinar, you'll learn strategies to recognise that threshold and safely build your dog's ability to cope.

Arousal Regulation is the key to Behaviour Modification (November 20th)

Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/4oAvzzh

Meet Your Expert: Danielle Beck!We are thrilled to welcome Clinical Animal Behaviourist Danielle Beck for our upcoming w...
14/11/2025

Meet Your Expert: Danielle Beck!

We are thrilled to welcome Clinical Animal Behaviourist Danielle Beck for our upcoming webinar!

Specialising in trauma, reactivity, and emotional dysregulation, Danielle brings over 18 years of experience and a unique perspective shaped by neuroscience. You may know her for the popular 'Control The Meerkat' analogy, which makes complex brain science easy to apply to your dog's daily life.

If you want ethical, trust-based training solutions, you'll want to get this booked!

https://bit.ly/4oAvzzh

As urban populations grow, more cats are living fully indoors or with access to catios — a shift that raises important q...
14/11/2025

As urban populations grow, more cats are living fully indoors or with access to catios — a shift that raises important questions about feline welfare. Is indoor living truly detrimental, or can it be enriching when done right?

Join Anneleen Bru — Belgian cat behaviour therapist, author of the I Love Happy Cats book series, and internationally recognised feline welfare advocate — as she shares practical, creative and evidence-based ways to support cats’ wellbeing in indoor environments.

For Your Early Bird Tickets → https://bit.ly/42Qvkrk


HUGE congratulations to Deb Bennison who has been assessed and who has successfully become a Full Clinical Animal Behavi...
14/11/2025

HUGE congratulations to Deb Bennison who has been assessed and who has successfully become a Full Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) member of the APBC!

The collective reputation of APBC members is second to none. Consequently, Full members are frequently called upon by professionals in other fields when the services of a Pet Behaviour Counsellor are required. This generates further employment in associated areas such as lecturing, writing articles, media opportunities and involvement in court cases.

https://bit.ly/4n3hGca

Feeding is More Than NutritionThe expression of natural feed-intake behaviours—e.g. foraging, biting, chewing, and brows...
13/11/2025

Feeding is More Than Nutrition

The expression of natural feed-intake behaviours—e.g. foraging, biting, chewing, and browsing—is vital for your horse’s physiological, digestive, and mental health and welfare.

Join Equine Nutritionist Shirley Ferber, MSc, as she explains why feeding management is key to fulfilling these core ethological needs, reducing stress, and improving overall health.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/435PPjR

It’s Time to Secure Your Place — APBC Conference 2026You’ve shown interest — now it’s time to make it official. The APBC...
13/11/2025

It’s Time to Secure Your Place — APBC Conference 2026
You’ve shown interest — now it’s time to make it official.
The APBC Conference 2026 is now open for confirmed bookings — we have 100 early bird tickets and places are filling fast.

Date: 20–21 June 2026
Venue: Mercure Daventry Court Hotel

Secure your early bird ticket today and confirm your place at the APBC Conference 2026.
https://bit.ly/4o5aJYc

As the UK urban population continues to grow—with an estimated 84% living in towns and cities being 36 million pets—we m...
13/11/2025

As the UK urban population continues to grow—with an estimated 84% living in towns and cities being 36 million pets—we must ask: How are our cats really coping with city life?

Join Dr Lauren Finka, feline behaviour and welfare expert, and Dr Jenni McDonald, feline epidemiologist, at the Cats Session (Day 2 Session 3) to explore the complex lives of our feline friends.

"The Free Spirit – Good Welfare for One and All?"

Early Bird Tickets Booking are Ongoing, Book Yours Today

https://bit.ly/42Qvkrk


What's your dog's biggest struggle? Vote below!1. Greeting Guests (A bit over-excited!)2. Public Settling (Can't relax a...
13/11/2025

What's your dog's biggest struggle? Vote below!

1. Greeting Guests (A bit over-excited!)
2. Public Settling (Can't relax at the café)
3. Reactivity (Barking/Lunging on walks)

If you chose any of the above, the real solution isn't more discipline—it's Arousal Regulation.

Join Danielle Beck on November 20th to discover how mastering this one skill can transform all these issues!

https://bit.ly/4oAvzzh

Want exclusive offers and content-packed info from the APBC directly to your inbox? Make sure you subscribe to our maili...
13/11/2025

Want exclusive offers and content-packed info from the APBC directly to your inbox? Make sure you subscribe to our mailing list to ensure YOU don't miss out!

https://bit.ly/4aik33Q

Join Suzanne Rogers — Co-Director of Human Behaviour Change for Life (HBCL) — for The Downtown Dobbin.Drawing on her int...
12/11/2025

Join Suzanne Rogers — Co-Director of Human Behaviour Change for Life (HBCL) — for The Downtown Dobbin.

Drawing on her international experience working with equids and their communities, Suzanne examines the diverse roles of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in urban settings — from work and leisure to companionship — and the welfare challenges they face in cities across the UK and beyond.

Book early and save — Early Bird rates available until 31 December 2025.
https://bit.ly/42Qvkrk


Is Arousal Regulation the Missing Key to Your Dog's Behaviour?Do you struggle with distance-increasing behaviours due to...
12/11/2025

Is Arousal Regulation the Missing Key to Your Dog's Behaviour?

Do you struggle with distance-increasing behaviours due to fear, or an exuberant young dog who can’t settle at the café?

Clinical Animal Behaviourist Danielle Beck says arousal regulation is the key to progress in behaviour modification.

She will explore how enabling dogs to manage their emotional state—by working within their thresholds—can lead to steady progress and trust-based behaviour outcomes.

Learn not to overwhelm your dog. Learn to empower them instead.

Date: November 20th 2025

https://bit.ly/4oAvzzh

Join Dr Anne McBride — Senior Lecturer in Applied Animal Behaviour and Human–Animal Interactions at the University of So...
11/11/2025

Join Dr Anne McBride — Senior Lecturer in Applied Animal Behaviour and Human–Animal Interactions at the University of Southampton, Chair of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, and a widely published expert with decades of contributions to animal welfare and behaviour — as she presents her session, Metropolitan Mice and their Mates.

From fish to frogs, hedgehogs to hamsters, and even more unusual companions, Dr McBride will explore the surprising variety of small mammals and other species kept in urban settings — and what this means for their welfare and our responsibilities as caregivers.

This session will offer valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding the unique challenges and considerations of keeping these animals in city environments.

Secure your Early Bird ticket before 31 December 2025:
https://bit.ly/42Qvkrk


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