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09/07/2025

Really excited to be joining a fab in person and online line up in Adelaide, Australia later this year for the APDT Australia 2025 conference.
I m giving a number of presentations with a practical twist across the 4 days. My first in person trip to Australia!

If you know any dog professionals who might be interested in this comprehensive programme, perhaps you could share it with them. Very excited

https://apdt.org.au/wp-content/uploads/APDTConference2025A4Flyer.pdf

02/07/2025

Gut feelings:
Just less than a week until I give this online presentation about gut health and behaviour in dogs, on behalf of the Grisha Stewart Academy- looking forward to it!

The newly published review article here provides a fairly easy to read yet detailed description of elements of the gut brain axis if you d like a deeper understanding of the physiology involved.

Dewey, C.W., 2025. P**p for thought: Can f***l microbiome transplantation improve cognitive function in aging dogs?. Open Veterinary Journal, 15(2), p.556.

The webinar is 1.5 hours long with time after for questions. The link refers to US Pacific time - so it’s 6pm here GMT +1 (British Summer Time) Open to all. If you are a GSA member you get ongoing access throughout your membership.
🎉🦠💩🤣

Dr Batson will look at the reasons why the gut and digestive system influence behaviour.

01/07/2025

It’s been pretty hot in England the last couple of days and another hot one today …. Paws, Explore! Has some ideas on their page for entertaining dogs whilst keeping cool that may be of interest

How are you and your 4 legged companions keeping cool in the heat?

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122185472114295270&id=61558858123200

28/06/2025

Always a pleasure - and very multi national this year too which is fabulous ❤️
Thanks to all who attended and to Nordic Education Centre for Ethical Dog Training for inviting me 😊

05/06/2025

I ve had a fair number of requests about availability of a presentation on gut health and behaviour .... so I m delighted to be able to share that I will be joining the Grisha Stewart Academy on July 8th for a live webinar on this topic.

Note the time is US Pacific - so here in the UK the presentation is 6pm (GMT+1 hr)

If you purchase the webinar you have lifetime access, if you join as a member of GSA you will have access as long as you remain a member. 😊

Looking forward to it - such an important topic!

Dr Batson will look at the reasons why the gut and digestive system influence behaviour.

03/06/2025

There's still time to grab the EARLY BIRD discount for this online education presented by myself, Dr Amber Batson, and canine myotherapist Julia Robertson, at the end of this month.

This education is aimed at having the knowledge and practical application to consider how physical well being impacts on emotional wellbeing and behaviour.

More info in the link :))

Beyond Training: Understanding the Dog Inside and Out Advanced Science Based Seminar for Dog Professionals Online June 28th - 29th 2025

02/06/2025

This is TOMORROW NIGHT!

So many great points to pick up on and consider from this webinar given in April this year as part of the CAM chronic pain symposium.
You do need to be a CAM member to join us on Tuesday night … but that’s only £35 for a whole year’s member zone access which brings a tonne of excellent webinars and resources.

Looking forward to it 😊

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1MaQ4MrKFt/?mibextid=wwXIfr

‼️DON'T FORGET: Pain with No Obvious Source – An Interdisciplinary Discussion 🧠
📅 Live on 3rd June | Hosted via Zoom

This Tuesday, Hannah Capon will be joined by Andrew Hale, Amber Batson, and Daniel Shaw as she hosts a thought-provoking CAM Member Zone Live discussion.

Together, they'll delve into the complexities of pain without a clear origin, reviewing and expanding on Sam Lindley’s brilliant CPS2025 lecture:
“A cause, a cause, my kingdom for a cause!”

🔍 To attend:
✔️ Be a CAM member
✔️ Ideally, watch Sam's CPS2025 lecture in advance
✔️ Look out for the Zoom link sent to members via email

To become a CAM Member, sign up here:
https://caninearthritis.co.uk/get-involved/become-a-cam-member/ (link in bio)

Let’s explore the why behind pain when answers aren't obvious!

01/06/2025

We have just a couple of spots left available for this bespoke IN PERSON 5 day course “Aggression in dogs for professionals” hosted by Sunshine Canine in Devon this September Follow the link to find out more ❤️☀️🐾

Really looking forward to it 😊

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19A8YM9nuq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

24/05/2025

Absolute pleasure to present on behalf of the Pet Professionals Guild at their “All about puppies and kittens” online conference this evening

Reconsidering our approach to juvenile dog and cat development is well overdue
See the images for an overview from Dr Mills presentation earlier today

21/05/2025

Really excited about this … discussing Sam Lindsey’s brilliant and thought provoking presentation from the CAM pain symposium last month which delved into what do we do if we can’t find the source of suspected pain in dog patients …. Something which many behaviourists, trainers and dog guardians will be all too familiar with
Not a CAM member? Why not?! £35 for a years membership will give you access to so much fabulous content including this 1 hour discussion.

Hope to see some of you there 😊

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15eJycC19V/?mibextid=wwXIfr

✨ Pain with No Obvious Source – An Interdisciplinary Discussion 🧠
📅 Live on 3rd June | Hosted via Zoom

In two weeks time, join Hannah Capon as she hosts a thought-provoking CAM Member Zone Live discussion with Andrew Hale, Amber Batson, and Daniel Shaw.

Together, they'll delve into the complexities of pain without a clear origin, reviewing and expanding on Sam Lindley’s brilliant CPS2025 lecture:
“A cause, a cause, my kingdom for a cause!”

🔍 To attend:
✔️ Be a CAM member
✔️ Ideally, watch Sam's CPS2025 lecture in advance
✔️ Look out for the Zoom link sent to members via email

To become a CAM Member, sign up here:
https://caninearthritis.co.uk/get-involved/become-a-cam-member/ (link in bio)

Let’s explore the why behind pain when answers aren't obvious!