Pet Chats with the APBC

Parrot Specialist Elaine Henley joins us for this Pet Chat, where we discuss parrot behaviour and how to minimise behaviour issues like chewing. Elaine shares her personal experience of living with parrots, and her expertise in working through destructive issues that might arise. We talk about wing clipping, chewing, freedom and how to give the best choices, as well as wonderful stories all about life with parrots. This is not to be missed! 

Learn about Greyhound behaviour today - and specifically, the things we need to consider about their journey from working racing dog to pet. We are joined by Erik Prins, a Provisional Member of the APBC who has worked with Greyhound rehoming charities for a number of years. We talk about what makes Greyhounds special, what we need to consider when we bring them home, and training tweaks to make their lives better! 

Roz Pooley joins us to talk all things testosterone and castration - is it the right thing to do from a behaviour point of view? She shares all that you need to know, as well as her personal experience when living with male entire dogs. We talk about things including behaviourial reasons for and against castration, what management and training might be required in these cases, and things to look out for in your adolescent male dog.

Lauren Greasley, full APBC member, joins us for this honest and open chat about what it really feels like when going through a big life change. In Lauren's case, her big life change was bringing home a new baby and how it felt to really go through this as a behaviourist. She shares all the things she has learnt along the way as a behaviourist for some practical tips, as well as her own experience. We also talk about bringing home new pets and other changes that we can all take account of with our pet's behaviour. 

The incredible Ingrid Haskal, separation specialist and full APBC member, shares all you need to know about dogs with separation anxiety. You'll find out the one thing you must do with any dog with separation issues, what a realistic goal is, and how long training might take. 

We talk about the truth behind dog bites here. Dog bites are always a difficult topic, so we are incredibly lucky to have Professor Carri Westgarth on this Pet Chat episode. We discuss the cause of dogs biting, what you should do if you are bitten or your dog bites someone, and steps you can take to reduce the risk of a dog bite. We also discuss the topic of banning certain dog breeds and things to consider about this topic.  Carri works full time in research and  teaching at the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science. Find Carri at the Westgarth Anthrozoology Group https://www.facebook.com/waglab/ and the Merseyside Dog Safety Partnership https://merseydogsafe.co.uk/

Not all trainers and behaviourists offer the same format of service - so here is where you can learn what you need so you get the very best from your APBC member. ____________ DISCLAIMER:  This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified dog behaviourist or trainer and should not be used as stand alone behaviour or training aid. 

The APBC has been around for nearly 35 years, so today we talk about myths and assumptions about the APBC..are we old fashioned? Do we have training skills? And is this just a hobby? Whether you are a clinical animal behaviourist, or a pet owner of a dog, cat, rabbit, horse, lizard, parrot or ANY other companion animal, this will help you understand behaviour, welfare and training in more depth. ____________ DISCLAIMER:  This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified dog behaviourist or trainer and should not be used as stand alone behaviour or training aid. 

We are joined by Tom Candy who knows everything there is to know about dogs in rescue & how the cost of living crisis could potentially be creating a crisis in rescue organisations.... ____________ DISCLAIMER:  This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified dog behaviourist or trainer and should not be used as stand alone behaviour or training aid. 

If you have a passion to become a recognised, experienced Animal Behaviourist with incredible credentials, then this is the episode for you. Nicole Harris, as an assessor from the APBC Committee, shares the insider knowledge on the steps you can take so you can see how what you need and how you can start the journey to becoming an Animal Behaviourist. ____________ ABOUT NICOLE Nicole is a Full Clinical Animal Behaviourist Member of the APBC. She is on the APBC Committee and is on the Membership and Assessments Sub-Committees. Nicole's business is Puppy Tales and you can find out how to work with her there at www.puppytales.uk. ____________ DISCLAIMER:  This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified dog behaviourist or trainer and should not be used as stand alone behaviour or training aid. 

Welcome to Pet Chats with the APBC! This is an audio version of our YouTube Channel @APBCOfficial, so you can listen on the go. ____________ DISCLAIMER:  This podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified dog behaviourist or trainer and should not be used as stand alone behaviour or training aid.