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For the past three years David has been working on behalf of the APBC with other interested parties towards the formation of the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC), which is being developed to regulate the education and training of those working in the animal behaviour modification sector.

How to get a vet referral or pet behaviour problems

As a police officer for thirty-two years David has an extensive knowledge of legal procedure and report writing. He has given evidence in court on countless occasions and is well versed in legal protocol.

David only sees cases on referral from a veterinary surgeon, so make an appointment to have your pet checked out and ask if it is possible to be referred.

The title of animal or dog “behaviourist” is not protected in the same way that other professions, for example “nurse” or “dietician” are, and therefore anyone can call themselves a behaviourist.

David Ryan was a police dog handler and Home Office accredited instructor for twenty-six years until 2007, helping to lead the revolution in professional dog training out of the “push, pull and shout” methods used since the Great War.