CBT Dog Training & Behaviour

14/11/2023

Stay up to date with latest information on the UK XL Bully Ban

Stay informed about the XL Bully Ban in the UK. Understand the implications, the breed's characteristics, and what this means for owners.

11/05/2023

Good catching up with Willow and Milo. Great to see them progressing well. Stunning dogs

04/04/2023

🐾🎉 Hey dog lovers! 🎉🐾

I am super excited to share my latest blog post with you all, packed with fantastic enrichment activities to keep your best friends entertained, happy, and mentally stimulated! 🐶🧠

🌐 Check it out here: https://cbtdogbehaviour.com/enrichment-activities-for-dogs/

🧩 In this post, we explore various fun and engaging activities that will not only help reduce boredom, but also contribute to your dog's overall well-being. We cover everything from interactive toys, to DIY puzzles, and even brain games you can play together! 🧸🔍

🐕‍🦺 Remember, a mentally stimulated dog is a happy dog, and a happy dog makes for an even happier dog guardian! 😄

Don't forget to share your favourite enrichment activities and tell us how your dog reacted to them in the comments below! 👇

📣 Spread the love by sharing this post with fellow dog owners and let's make a pawsitive impact on the lives of our canine companions! 🐾💕

Looking for ways to keep your dog happy and healthy? Enrichment activities provide an excellent way to give your furry friend the mental and physical exercise they need while also strengthening your bond with them. From puzzle toys to foraging and scent work, discover the best enrichment activities....

13/03/2023

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! 🚀

Not only do we have an aweseome new design, but we also have a blog with a ton of informative articles and a podcast with exciting new episodes coming your way. And that's not all! We have a FREE ebook about to be published that we can't wait to share with you.

Be sure to check out our new site and subscribe to our blog and podcast to stay up-to-date with all the latest content! 📰🎧

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing this exciting new chapter with you! 💻✨

Qualified and certified dog trainer and behaviour consultant offering professional behaviour services for dogs in Glasgow. Get in contact to arrange a consultation.

26/11/2022

Blu the Blue Staffy! Legend of a dog. He had issues with fireworks night but on the road to getting over it. Why we still inflict loud fireworks on the animal population is beyond me. It’s time for silent fireworks…

06/08/2022

Been working my fair share of tough cases recently. This was not one of them. Pleasure to meet little Lucy 😍

29/07/2022

Barney the happiest dog ever version 2

18/07/2022

One of my clients, Barney! Think it’s fair to say he is enjoying his new paddling pool 😂

Thanks to Ella for sending it over and allowing me to share

☀️ ❤️

28/04/2022

The first time a fearful, mistrusting dog trusts you enough to allow you to pet them is a special moment

Buster is a Mioritic Shepherd. He was trapped and caught as a Romanian Rescue and transported to the UK. Pleased to see he’s responding well

11/04/2022

💥Launch announcement! 💥 We are delighted to introduce The Rescue Collective! 🐕🥳

A brand new monthly virtual Masterclass run by & for rescue dogs!

Join a supportive community, learn lots about dog behaviour and have fun with our practical, positive reinforcement-based online training sessions.

🐾 Masterclass #1 - The Settled Rescue 🐾 26.4.22 at 6-7pm, drop in class just £22

✉ Link in bio to book now!

08/04/2022

What Fridays off are made for 😎🐶

03/04/2022

Lovely moment with the sweetest dog Lana at

she is a super little dog. Thank you for letting her hang out of the stand. Just loved sharing this moment with her ❤️

03/04/2022

Little Blue enjoying a chew on the stand 😍

03/04/2022

Day 2 with my little buddy Blue 😍 pop by the stand and say hello 👋

02/04/2022

Loved being out seeing people again

Met lots of new people and some familiar faces. Another day tomorrow. Come by the stand if you are attending!

02/04/2022

One of my early clients Lana popping by the stand

03/02/2022

Working today with little Rocko French Bulldog x JRT.

Rocko has recently been rehomed via Dogs Trust and is having some issues around other dogs.

For our session today, we went to a public park with Rocko on a longline. We ensure he felt safe and secure by keeping our distance. We achived this by using a longer line and allowing him to make better choices. He did not bark or lunge at any dogs. Proud of him. He did so well.

01/02/2022

“Master Trainer” Graeme Hall is back at it again…

The dog behaviour world, where ethics matter, is doing everything to remove this unqualified, reckless individual from our television screens. The most recent episode of Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly should shock everyone.

Before we get started, here is a petition. Please sign it - https://chng.it/625rhGK4Md

You can see my review on this show from a couple of years ago - https://www.cbtdogbehaviour.com/dogs-behaving-very-badly-a-review

Poor Ruby, an 8-year-old Labrador clearly arthritic and in pain. I feel such sorrow that this individual can go on national TV and be allowed a platform to peddle unethical, harmful misinformation. I am more determined than ever to rid ourselves of these types of “Maverick” dogs trainers. They are not maverick’s, they are cowboys. Plain and simple…

At no point throughout the episode did “Master Trainer” Graham Hall consider this could be a pain-related case. No, he missed it through lack of proper procedure. A veterinary check and referral should have been undertaken PRIOR to the consultation. This is how ethical trainers and behaviourists operate and quite rightly so. Ethics matter and our dogs deserve better than this.

Had Mr Hall adhered to some form of ethical guidelines, he could have established Ruby was in pain before even seeing her. That way, he would be informed on the underlying contributions to Ruby’s behaviour “issues”. This is not a dog being a “diva”, or “being stubborn”, this is a dog in pain and worried/anticipating painful and uncomfortable situations. I cringe at the clumsy lack of investigation and I’m furious about the misunderstanding and misapplication of behaviour. These labels tell us only how Mr Hall views behaviour, the lens of how he perceives dog’s behaviour, and it is profoundly out of sync.

Labels are not behaviour. They are concepts and abstractions. Terms like “stubborn” have no functional behaviour associated with it. What you might think is stubborn, I may see differently. Where Graham see’s stubbornness, I see pain and fear. The function of Ruby freezing and refusing to walk on lead is to avoid pain and discomfort. She is not refusing to comply, she is worried. If using a term like stubborn is bad, then terms like “diva”, “being the boss”, or “being a madam” are simply woeful and have no place at a behaviour consultation. These are not terms behaviourists use. They are labels and abstractions from a clumsy and unqualified individual.

Ruby’s owners were not “indulging” her. They were giving her a perfectly reasonable way of getting off the couch without having to land on a hard surface. Surely that is axiomatic or it would have been if some form of ethical guidelines were being adhered to. Sadly, this is not the case. I hold the producers and Channel 5 in as much contempt for continuing to platform this abhorrence of a TV show.

This should be the tipping point for Mr Hall. We need to keep the pressure on.

Here’s a few things you can do:

- Sign the petition

- Complain to Channel 5

- Stop watching the show

- Tell your friends not to watch it

If you are looking to hire a behaviourist or trainer, here are a few excellent organisations:

- APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors)

- IAABC (International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants)

- APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers)

- ABTC (Animal Behaviour & Training Council)

TV show’s significantly affect dog owners, in both their interpretation of their dogs behaviour, and their approach to dealing with problem or unwanted behaviour. There have been many examples of such shows in recent times.

18/01/2022

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately, I have tested positive with Covid and experiencing symptoms. I have to self isolate and will not be able to offer sessions for the next 10 days.

I look forward to getting back to offering sessions soon.

Thanks

Jim @ CBT

04/12/2021

Loose lead and engagement training this morning for Calvin the Husky 👌

20/11/2021

Working on recall for little Duke 😍❤️🐶

29/10/2021

Floki ❤️👌

30/09/2021

Training today with the adorable little Jax the Rottweiler

29/09/2021

Training today with this little ball of floof called Loki the Chow Chow

17/09/2021

Floki ❤️ what a stunning Hungarian Vizsla!

16/09/2021

Met with Jamay the Cocker Spaniel today. We were working on stealing and guarding prevention training

07/09/2021

Exciting news everyone...

The next guest for the podcast is confirmed! I'm delighted to announce Dr. Chris Pachel is joining us on Friday 17th September at 11am PDT/7pm UK-time.

Dr. Chris Pachel is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and is the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Pachel lectures extensively both domestically and internationally, teaches courses at multiple veterinary schools in the United States, and has authored numerous articles and book chapters for veterinarians and pet owners.

He is a sought-after expert witness for legal cases and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for dvm360. He is also a Vice-president of Veterinary Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training, as well as co-owner of Instinct Portland, which opened in the fall of 2020.

Wow right?!!

Hope to see you all then

06/08/2021

05/08/2021

Working today with Jack the Podenco on safe and gradual interactions with other dogs. Session 3 of 3 and glad to see him making such excellent progress

03/07/2021

Love it when you make a breakthrough with a client! Georgie here was very nervous of getting in the car. For the last few weeks we have been working hard on making him feel safe and secure in the boot. We independently trained him to walk up the stairs confidently and to settle on cue. It’s taken a few weeks. Today, it paid off 👌🐶