Useful links
Here are some links to organisations, pet foods, vets and other services that you may be interested to know more about.
Professional organisations
COAPE The Centre of Applied Pet Ethology provides benchmark education courses, trainng and professional development for studying companion animal behaviour and therapy. | |
CAPBT COAPE Association of Pet Behaviourists and Trainers. Membership is solely by qualification and offers pet owners a guarantee of quality when seeking help with training or the treatment of behavioural problems. | |
APBC Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors is an international network of experienced and qualified pet behaviour counsellors who work on referral from veterinary surgeons to treat behaviour problems. | |
APDT The Association of Pet Dog Trainers promotes training skills and education to help dog owners and improve the welfare of their pets. | |
KPA Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) is a graduate of their dog trainer professional programme and has demonstrated excellent technical knowledge and hands-on skills in positive teaching and training. | |
ABTC Animal Behaviour and Training Council is a newly formed regulatory body that represents animal trainers and behavioural therapists to the public and legislative bodies that sets and maintains the standards of knowledge and practical skills needed to be an animal trainer or behavioural therapist. | |
Welfare in Dog Training the aim of the website is to provide information about the behaviour of dogs, the possible consequences of using aversive training techniques and where to go for appropriate advice on training and behaviour issues. |
Dog food
Bob and Lush dog food and treats. Premium dog food that contains lots of fresh meat and good ingredients and does not use cheap fillers or meat derivatives. Get 15% off your first order using our special discount code: FETCH |
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Natural Instinct is a fresh meat diet for dogs and cats using human grade ingredients without fillers or preservatives. |
Equipment
Fleece Dog Harnesses. Soft, comfortable fleece harnesses for dogs of all shapes and size, either standard fit or custom made, available in a choice of lots of colours and colour combinations. Plus a range of collars and leads. You will receive a small discount if you mention you are a client of Fetch! when ordering a custom sized harness. |
Veterinary partners
Medivet Twickenham - Heath Road, Twickenham | |
Richmond Vet - Kew Road, Richmond | |
Vets in St Margarets and Vets on Richmond Hill | |
Vets on White Hart Lane - White Hart Lane, Barnes |
Pet shops and supplies
Pet Pavilion - branches in Notting Hill, Chelsea, Kensington and Wimbledon | |
Richmond Pet Supplies - Duke Street, Richmond | |
Whitton Pet Centre - High Street, Whitton, Middlesex |
Rescue homes and charities
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home - rescuing and reuniting lost and abandoned dogs and cats | |
Dogs Trust - rehoming stray and abandoned dogs | |
PDSA - for pets in need of vets | |
Canine Partners - Canine Partners is a great charity that helps transform the lives of people with disabilities by providing specially trained dogs to increase independence and improve well being |
Other interesting partners
My Itchy Dog - natural treatments for dog skin complaints | |
Pawsability - should you be training your dog in Scotland | |
Dogs Today - a magazine for dog lovers that takes an ethical approach to ownership and training |