Harrogate Canine Behaviourist - Kate Robinson, MSc

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Harrogate Canine Behaviourist - Kate Robinson, MSc

Hi, I’m Kate, a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist and trainer (MSc, CCAB). You can also find me at Clicking With Canines - Thanks

05/05/2025

Why vet checks are important for behavioural work.

01/05/2025

I’ve been keeping a little secret 😊

12 years ago, almost to the day, a little black dog came home with me - I had no idea at the time that he would change everything (that’s a story for another day).

9 years ago I trained to be a dog trainer (a dream that started when I was 11 years old training Digby, my first dog 🐶)

4 years ago I completed my MSc in applied animal welfare and behaviour.

8 months ago I submitted an application to be assessed as a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB), the highest accreditation I can achieve.

And today, I am incredibly proud to say I have been awarded my CCAB !!!

When I set off on this journey I knew I wanted to help dogs of all shapes and sizes - in an unregulated industry where anyone can call themselves a trainer or behaviourist without any formal education I wanted to give owners peace of mind that I was committed to doing the very best for their dogs - for me, this meant gaining the highest recognised accreditation I could.

To achieve CCAB I not only had to demonstrate theoretical knowledge but I also had to demonstrate the application of this knowledge through gaining experience and then being assessed - it was a ‘thorough’ evaluation to say the least 😂😂.

On a day to day basis you won’t see any difference in the way I work - I have always given it my all.

One change you may benefit from is that if your dog is insured and it covers behaviour my fees should be covered by your insurance 🧡.

Right, I’m off to start my next course, this time in pain management - the learning never stops because…

“Every dog deserves to be understood” 🐶

11/01/2025

Did you know that upto 80% of dogs experiencing behaviour issues have an underlying medical condition (in many cases this is pain of some sort) and that often they are undiagnosed.

I have worked with a lot of dogs where there is no indication of pain - they still run around like loons and don’t limp etc. Yet, a really thorough vet check, or physio assessment have identified an issue.

Only once medical issues have been ruled out can we begin to look at our dogs behaviour (the behaviours can sometimes resolve themselves once the underlying medical cause has been addressed).

Working with a suitably qualified behaviourist* (who asks for a veterinary referral before working with you) is so important to ensure your dogs welfare is maintained 🧡 - your vet is usually a good place to ask for recommendations 😊

* look for someone who has a formal qualification of level 5 or above, a degree is level 6, and an MSc is level 7

Ref: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/2/318?fbclid=IwAR0v7ljPSmoo_Qmojr7KcakgRyZVLsCWl6_6YsyuwUNwKFl0wsd6cX-S7-A&mibextid=v9XM1L&fs=e&s=cl

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