Dr. Murphy graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications. In 2009 she was awarded a highly prestigious Wellcome Research Training Fellowship to study for her PhD, in Behavioral Neuroscience, at The Queens Colleg
Dr. Murphy graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications. In 2009 she was awarded a highly prestigious Wellcome Research Training Fellowship to study for her PhD, in Behavioral Neuroscience, at The Queens College, University of Oxford, UK. She subsequently worked in the USA as Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Anesthesiology at the Icahn School of Medicine NYC; and is now back in the UK, where she held a clinical-academic position as Director of the Comparative Biology Centre at Newcastle University before becoming Director of Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach program for the animal behavior and training community) and joining Behavior Vets LLC.
Dr. Murphy’s clinical interest has always been anesthesia, analgesia, since the age of 13yo and she has recently completed a residency at the European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. In addition to her primary career roles she was Trustee and Veterinary Advisor to the Rottweiler Welfare Association for 14 years, is a co-founder of Ethics First (a collective which lobbies for ethical decision making in clinical practice), is an Oversight Committee Member for the UK Dog Behavior and Training Charter, sits on numerous National and International boards, working groups and ethical review panels, and most of all loves spending time with her own 5 dogs and supportive husband.
Suzanne Clothier has worked with animals professionally since 1977, with a background includes obedience, agility, puppy testing, breeding, Search and Rescue, conformation, instructing, kennel management and Animal Assisted Therapy. Her Relationship Centered Training™ approach blends science and heart to create humane, effective and pract
Suzanne Clothier has worked with animals professionally since 1977, with a background includes obedience, agility, puppy testing, breeding, Search and Rescue, conformation, instructing, kennel management and Animal Assisted Therapy. Her Relationship Centered Training™ approach blends science and heart to create humane, effective and practical solutions for dogs and the people who work with them, whether professional working dogs or couch warming companions.
In demand as a speaker at conferences around the world, she has taught on a broad variety of topics throughout the US and internationally for groups as varied as Wolf Park, FEMA (Northeast Region Disaster Dog Teams), Alaskan Dog Musher Association, Assistance Dogs International NA, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and University of MN’s SPEAK! conference.
An innovative trainer always seeking better ways to understand, assess and improve what we do with and for dogs, Suzanne has published a variety of books, DVDs, online courses and training tools. Her ground breaking book, Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs is considered a groundbreaking classic in the field.
Guide and service dog organizations around the world have incorporated her Relationship Centered Training materials, and her innovative assessment tools into their programs, as well as implementing her Enriched Puppy Protocol for early puppyhood development.
Her suite of assessment tools provide a powerful framework for trainers and organizations:
A long time breeder of German Shepherds, 11 generations of her dogs have been successful in multiple dog sports, SAR, therapy work, and as guide dog breeding stock. She lives on a working farm in upstate New York with husband John Rice, and their considerable animal family.
Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She is a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Additionally, she is one of the founders and regular contributors to a passion project called Brain Camp, where neuroscience, behavior, and dog spor
Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She is a faculty member of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University. Additionally, she is one of the founders and regular contributors to a passion project called Brain Camp, where neuroscience, behavior, and dog sports intersect. Bobbie founded Dogology Behavior Consulting in 2024.
Bobbie began her career in 2003 as a pet behavior counselor at the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center, where she implemented behavior modification programs for dogs surrendered by the public or seized by Humane Law Enforcement. In 2007, she joined the Humane Society of Westchester, spending the next nine years as their shelter trainer. During her tenure, she created and implemented dog training and enrichment programs, counseled adopters, trained volunteers, participated in community outreach programs, and conducted evaluations.
In 2016, Bobbie became the Director of Pet Behavior at the North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington, NY. There, she managed a team of canine and feline trainers focused on developing behavior modification and enrichment programs for shelter animals. She also deployed with the ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team, working in the field to support dog fighting busts, puppy mill cases, and hoarding cases.
Bobbie has presented at the Lemonade Conference, hosted by IAABC and Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, the HeartDog International Wellbeing Summit in 2022, the Control Unleash Conference in 2024, and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) in 2024. She is also a co-creator of the Resilience Framework, a framework for resilience-building interventions, and has been interviewed for several podcasts on this subject.
Over the years, Bobbie has successfully competed in agility at various venues with several of her dogs, including Marvel, who placed third in Performance Speed Jumping and Performance Grand Prix at the Mid-Atlantic Regionals in 2019. She has authored several articles for the agility-focused publication Clean Run and is passionate about helping dog sports teams struggling with behavior issues. Bobbie regularly teaches behavior workshops for the dog sports community.
Currently, Bobbie shares her life with two terriers, a Pitbull, a border collie/whippet mix, a border collie/Croatian Sheepdog mix (Marvel, Heady Topper, Eleanor Rigby, Phuncky, and Drazen), and a very supportive husband in southern New Jersey.
Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FDM, is an applied ethologist and accomplished behaviour consultant and trainer who has been working with dogs and their families for over 25 years. Her commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognised internationally, earning her the APDT Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer
Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FDM, is an applied ethologist and accomplished behaviour consultant and trainer who has been working with dogs and their families for over 25 years. Her commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognised internationally, earning her the APDT Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC for eight consecutive years. Kim is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. She is also a certified member and past board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, as well as the Asheville Humane Society.
Kim’s L.E.G.S.® model of integrated canine science has been endorsed by prominent canine scientists such as Raymond Coppinger and embraced by reputable academics and trainers worldwide. Her L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Course is the flagship of a rapidly growing global initiative. Alongside her Family Dog Mediation Education Center®, Kim leads a thriving international community of professionals working together to reshape the pet industry. Her groundbreaking, sold-out first edition book, MEET YOUR DOG, along with her TED Talk, Beyond The Operant (BTO) collaboration, and extensive speaking engagements at institutions and conferences worldwide, have made a profound impact on both the dog behaviour profession and the general public.
Due to the rapid growth of the Family Dog Mediation Education Center, Kim recently sold her local behaviour consulting business to focus exclusively on expanding the L.E.G.S. Initiative. She continues to lead the charge in transforming how society perceives, discusses, and cares for dogs—building bridges and inviting others to take part in a new, more holistic conversation about our canine companions.
Andrew is a Certified Animal Behaviourist with Association of INTODogs whilst also being the Chair of INTODogs. He is the behaviour consultant for Pet Remedy and the British Isles Grooming Association. Andrew has played a leading role in the UK Dog training and behaviour community, having been the and the driving force behind the UK Dog B
Andrew is a Certified Animal Behaviourist with Association of INTODogs whilst also being the Chair of INTODogs. He is the behaviour consultant for Pet Remedy and the British Isles Grooming Association. Andrew has played a leading role in the UK Dog training and behaviour community, having been the and the driving force behind the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter. Andrew is the owner of Train Positive Dog Behaviour and Training and runs a Facebook Comminity Group Dog Centred Care.
He also works to support many dog rescue organisations around the UK. With a degree and background in human psychology, Andrew is passionate about exploring the emotional experience that lies behind behaviour, both in dogs and the humans around them.
Amber Batson graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1999. She started working in general veterinary practice straight from graduating, but quickly became aware that many consultations involved elements of behaviour, which set her on a path of acquiring science-based behaviour knowledge. For many years she worked in practic
Amber Batson graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1999. She started working in general veterinary practice straight from graduating, but quickly became aware that many consultations involved elements of behaviour, which set her on a path of acquiring science-based behaviour knowledge. For many years she worked in practice whilst undertaking a number of behaviour qualifications in dogs, horses and cats which became blended in with her veterinary work.
In 2007 she set up her own business, Understand Animals, with the aim to bridge the gap between up to date science and using that in a practical way to benefit animals and the humans they share their lives with. Alongside working in clinical vet practice, her business provided education across the globe regards animal behaviour and welfare, as well as providing vet behaviour consultations for clients and legal expert witness work.
Amber remains passionate about using science to support a pragmatic and empathetic approach to behaviour issues in animals.
Trish McMillan is an internationally-known speaker and consultant on animal behavior and sheltering, who consults and lectures worldwide on animal behavior, sheltering issues, and defensive handling. She holds a master of science degree in animal behavior, and is a certified professional dog trainer who works with horses and cats as well.
Trish McMillan is an internationally-known speaker and consultant on animal behavior and sheltering, who consults and lectures worldwide on animal behavior, sheltering issues, and defensive handling. She holds a master of science degree in animal behavior, and is a certified professional dog trainer who works with horses and cats as well. She wrote the defensive handling portion of the ASPCA’s textbook “Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff”.
Trish worked for the ASPCA for nearly 8 years and now has a behavior and shelter consulting business near Asheville, North Carolina
Trish runs a popular online shelter dog and cat behavior mentorships and other courses through Shelter Behavior Hub, and is one of the founders of the behavioral euthanasia grief support group, “Losing Lulu.”
A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom (he/him) to undertake a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in bio-veterinary science and a Master of Science degree in clinical animal behaviour from the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom.
Having started volunteering in rescue at the age of 15, Tom has been involved in a variety o
A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom (he/him) to undertake a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in bio-veterinary science and a Master of Science degree in clinical animal behaviour from the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom.
Having started volunteering in rescue at the age of 15, Tom has been involved in a variety of aspects of rescue, including fundraising, home checking, transporting and general day-to-day operations. Since graduating, Tom has been working at the UKs largest dog welfare organisation as a training and behaviour advisor, eventually working across seven rehoming centers before being promoted to senior training and behaviour advisor, where he supports the training and behaviour teams across the southwest United Kingdom.
Tom is responsible for supporting and advising managers and training and behaviour advisors on matters relating to behavioural concerns, and for helping to promote higher levels of welfare for dogs. Tom is a certified clinical animal behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council in the United Kingdom, and a certified canine behaviour consultant and certified shelter behaviour specialist with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultant and a member of faculty and CBATI-KA with the Grisha Stewart Academy.
Tom also runs simplifying shelter behaviour a Facebook page and podcast dedicated to bringing up to date, positive based training and behaviour tips and tricks to shelter and rescue staff and volunteers.
Sarah Fisher is a canine and equine behaviour advisor and educator and has worked with animals for almost thirty years. She is the founder of Animal Centred Education, and developer of ACE Free Work that has been inspired by the dogs that Sarah has connected with over the years.
ACE Free Work offers canine caregivers and guardians a unique
Sarah Fisher is a canine and equine behaviour advisor and educator and has worked with animals for almost thirty years. She is the founder of Animal Centred Education, and developer of ACE Free Work that has been inspired by the dogs that Sarah has connected with over the years.
ACE Free Work offers canine caregivers and guardians a unique opportunity to stand back, watch more, and ‘do’ less. It enables dogs to become the pilot of their own learning experiences, with support from their caregiver or guardian. Free
Work is proving to be life changing for dogs of all ages and backgrounds; it has helped countless dogs worldwide learn how to reorganise their bodies more efficiently which has had a profound effect on the way the dogs respond to their external environment.
Sarah is experienced with a wide range of breed types and teaches staff workshops for many of the UK’s animal welfare organisations, including Battersea. She also teaches online courses and webinars for behaviour and training advisors, presenting a variety of topics at canine education and behaviour seminars in the UK and internationally.
Elliot trained in scent specific/mantrailing with Search & Rescue UK for 4 years. Elliot uses a multi-method approach and takes the best parts of tracking, trailing and detection to enable the dog to find their target in the fastest and most direct way.
He gained his instructors certification (level 3 detection and level 2 mantrailing) wit
Elliot trained in scent specific/mantrailing with Search & Rescue UK for 4 years. Elliot uses a multi-method approach and takes the best parts of tracking, trailing and detection to enable the dog to find their target in the fastest and most direct way.
He gained his instructors certification (level 3 detection and level 2 mantrailing) with Scent Imprint For Dogs in Holland. Scent Imprint have trained and worked dogs all over the world in detection and tracking from explosives and narcotics to wildlife conservation.
Elliot has taught operational style detection for the last 4 years and mantrailing for 6 years and has had great success trialing his own dogs - a working German Shorthaired Pointer and Weimaraner. It was as he was coming to the end of his Internship with a UK based scentwork organization, that he realized his passion lay in providing a personalized training experience, helping owners to deepen their partnership with their dog through scentwork, and so his scentwork training company ‘Trail & Detect’’ was founded.He trains at events and 121s across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe and also virtually all over the world.He lives with his wife and their 5 dogs in Scotland.
Elliot is also a Scent Ops trials ambassador, trainer and judge in the UK and is director of Scent Ops International. Scent Ops are operational style detection trials with the focus being on teamwork between the handler and dog.
Everything Elliot teaches is suitable for just about any dog including reactive ones, he will tailor working sessions specifically for you and your dog, providing the ‘why’ as well as the ‘what’ and ‘when’. With a focus on synchronizing the body language of the team, you will find that your bond with your dog will become stronger supporting both improved enjoyment and performance.
Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons) MSc GMBPsS CDBC is an animal behaviourist with expertise in psychology, animal behaviour, and neuroscience. As the owner of Animal Behaviour Kent (ABK), he supports dogs and cats with behavioural challenges, provides expert witness assessments for legal cases under the Dangerous Dogs Act, and has contributed to Parl
Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons) MSc GMBPsS CDBC is an animal behaviourist with expertise in psychology, animal behaviour, and neuroscience. As the owner of Animal Behaviour Kent (ABK), he supports dogs and cats with behavioural challenges, provides expert witness assessments for legal cases under the Dangerous Dogs Act, and has contributed to Parliamentary discussions on dog bite reform.
With a master’s degree in neuroscience, Daniel combines research with practical applications and has been featured on BBC Southeast Today, TalkTV, and LBC News. He teaches internationally on a range of topics, including aggression, frustration, and trauma in dogs, helping professionals enhance their understanding and approach to complex cases. Daniel also organizes the annual ABK Dog Behaviour Conference and runs ABK Learn, a platform offering science-based education in animal behaviour, training, and neuroscience.
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