Animal Behaviour Wales

05/11/2025

⚠️ Fireworks and horses: the risks are real.

Since 2021, we’ve recorded:
💔 26 horse fatalities
🐴 121 horses injured
🧑 33 people injured

These are more than just numbers... they represent lives forever changed.

Every incident matters. If fireworks impact you or your horse tonight, report it via the Horse i app. Your report helps us campaign for change and build a clearer picture of what’s happening across the UK.

This allows us to actively lobby for stronger legislation through the Fireworks Impact Coalition... working with MPs, partners and campaigners to better protect horses and their owners from these preventable incidents.

📲 Download the Horse i app now and help make horses’ lives safer 👉 https://bit.ly/40B1o0w

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16/10/2025

Fireworks season is almost here and we want you and your pooches to be prepared! 🐶 We have some top tips for you but we'd also love to know what you already do to keep your dogs safe and calm during the fireworks? 🎆

More tips: https://bit.ly/4nDv3Au

[Image description: An infographic sharing top tips on how to be prepared for the fireworks. The advice includes planning ahead and finding out when your local displays are happening, speaking to your vet for their advice, adjusting your walkies and feeding schedule so you and your dog will be inside before any fireworks begin and finally creating a safe space for your dog with toys and treats.]

16/10/2025

I love what yellow dog do and stand for. So much so that not only do I recommend them to my lovely clients, but I’m now an approved supplier. If you’d like more information, or help with fitting etc. please drop me a line! Let’s keep our dogs safe out there!

Keeping your dog safe starts with being understood.

Whether your pup is nervous, reactive, recovering, or simply needs space, Yellow Dog UK products make it easier for others to know how to approach. 🐾

Here are a few ways to keep your dog safe and stress-free on walks:
🐶 Use Yellow Dog products to convey to others “I need space.”
🚶‍♀️ Keep a comfortable distance from other dogs and busy areas.
💬 Don’t be afraid to politely let others know your dog prefers space.
🌼 Reward calm behaviour to build your dog’s confidence over time.

Because safety is also about communication. 💛
https://www.yellowdoguk.co.uk/store/

16/10/2025

One step closer to regulation of animal training and behaviour !!!!!

This is huge there is no regulation in the UK anyone can say they are a dog trainer or a behaviourist, which can be detrimental to animal welfare.

The ABTC and its umbrella organisations have been working hard to change this through fair and transparent assessment processes of not only someone’s knowledge but their competency in applying that knowledge. This protect both the animals and the people to ensure they are receiving the right support to help them 💕💜

There’s a long way still to go but all progress is progesss 🥰

𝗔𝗕𝗧𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗨𝗞𝗔𝗦 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) is proud to announce that its Assessing Organisations Certification Scheme has been formally recognised by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Following a detailed review, UKAS confirmed that the ABTC Scheme meets the requirements of the international standard ISO/IEC 17067. In simple terms, this means the Scheme meets the high standards required for recognised certification programmes, the same framework that underpins quality assurance across many professional sectors.

This recognition, published in the UKAS Stage One Report on 6 October 2025, confirms the ABTC Scheme as suitable for use within formal certification processes. It also enables the ABTC to apply for Certification Body status under ISO/IEC 17065.

For the first time, the animal behaviour and training community has a UKAS-recognised certification scheme. This milestone strengthens ABTC’s long-term goal of embedding professional standards, supporting practitioners, and helping the public find ethical, evidence-based help for their animals.

We extend sincere thanks to the volunteers and representatives from our Member Organisations whose expertise and dedication made this possible.

“The ABTC Assessing Organisations Certification Scheme was reviewed for compliance against the requirements of ISO/IEC 17067. UKAS confirmed that the ABTC Scheme is formally recognised as suitable for use in the Conformity Assessment arena.” - UKAS Stage One Report, 6 October 2025

[Alt text: Red graphic titled “Important Announcement.” Text reads: “ABTC secures landmark UKAS recognition — a first for the animal behaviour and training sector. Driving excellence in animal behaviour and training.” Includes ABTC logo and two megaphone icons.]

12/10/2025

Haggis has been waiting over a year for his forever home 😢 Will you back underdogs like him with a gift today? https://bit.ly/4nHVCo7

Poor Haggis was found as a stray, left to fend for himself. As a result, he needs additional training to help overcome some of his traumas.

We never put down a healthy dog. But it costs £58 a day to provide for just one dog in our care, and that’s without the extra support many underdogs require.

With over 350 underdogs currently in our care, we need your help today 💛

[Image description: A large fluffy cream dog with floppy ears is lying on a cream sofa indoors.]

12/10/2025

🐾 Farm animals, wildlife, and pets all share our roads in Gower. This I'm asking constituents to slow down, stay alert, and give animals space when passing on country roads. A little care and compassion goes a long way.