Statement on Augusto Deoliveira’s dog handling practices
The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) wishes to express its deep concern of the dog handling practices demonstrated by Augusto Deoliveira, commonly known as the “Dog Daddy”. You can read the statement here
BVNA Congress 2023
ABTC at the BVNA Congress 2023 ABTC Advisory Member, British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) held their annual congress in Telford from 6 – 8 October this year. Celebrating their 50th year, with the theme ‘Empowerment’, this landmark event and high calibre speakers provided opportunities for learning, exploring and connecting with fellow attendees. Championing the veterinary […]
Statement from ABTC regarding complaints received
The ABTC takes every complaint that comes to us from our practitioners, practitioners’ clients, member organisations, and others outside of our member organisations, seriously. Every communication we receive via email or social media channels is responded to; no one is ignored.You can read the full statement here
ABTC responds to the Government’s ban on XL Bully type dogs
While action must be taken to protect people and other animals from dangerously out of control dogs, the ABTC disagrees with the continued focus on specific breeds and types rather than a focus on the most significant factors that result in dogs that are out of control and exhibiting behaviour that is dangerous. Please read […]
Dog Daddy Statement
Subject: Statement on Augusto Deoliveira’s Dog Handling Practices The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) wishes to express its deep concern of the dog handling practices demonstrated by Augusto Deoliveira, commonly known as the “Dog Daddy”.The ABTC believes in promoting humane, evidence-based, and ethical approaches to animal behaviour and training. Unfortunately, the methods showcased by […]
