Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice

08/08/2025

🐱 Happy International Cat Day! 🐱
What a great opportunity to celebrate our feline companions and patients! To celebrate we would love to see photos of your feline companions😍

04/07/2025

🌟Positive Puppy Education and Training🌟

Our courses are designed through the experience of working with dogs with emotional disorders with the aim of preventing future problems. ​ You never get the first few essential months of your puppy’s life back and so we aim to support you through this period to help set your puppy up for life in our human world. 🐾

We only use positive training methods which are important to help build a strong bond between you and your puppy.

For more information, visit our website https://behaviouralreferrals.co.uk/.../positive-puppy.../

20/04/2025

🐰 Happy Easter from all of us at Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice! 🐣

We hope you're having a wonderful time with your Easter egg hunts and celebrations! 🐾
We’d love to see how your pets are spending the Easter weekend, so feel free to share your photos with us! 📸💕

Just a gentle reminder: while your pets might be tempted by those Easter treats, chocolate is toxic to them. Be sure to keep it out of reach and celebrate safely with your furry friends. 💚

Wishing you all a joyful Easter! 🐇🌸

16/04/2025

🌟Easter office opening times🌟

14/04/2025

11/04/2025

🐾 We're Hiring: Rehabilitation Coordinator | Full Time – Chester 🐾

Join our behavioural referral practice and help support pets and their caregivers through tailored behaviour care. A brilliant opportunity for someone with a background in animal behaviour and a passion for client communication.

📌 Upton, Chester
🕗 Mon–Fri, 08:30–18:00
📅 No weekends or bank holidays
📞 1-in-7 advice rota (no call-outs)

What you’ll do:
✔ Be the main point of contact for clients
✔ Provide advice & support via email/phone
✔ Manage the rehab diary & bookings
✔ Review client videos (training provided)
✔ Take minutes at weekly clinical meetings

🎓 Ideal for someone with a BSc in Animal Behaviour (or similar), small animal experience, strong communication skills & a full UK driving licence.

✨ Perks:
• Funded CPD
• Birthday off
• Company pension
• Discounted vet care within the practice

📧 Apply: [email protected]
For more information: https://behaviouralreferrals.co.uk/vacancy/rehabilitation-coordinator/

24/03/2025

24/03/2025

Carrie spoke at BSAVA Congress on Saturday with Nikki McLeod and Georgia Woods-Lee, on the topic of pharmacology for the "challenging" patient. Having a logical approach to the prescription of situational medications is essential when they are necessary. Carrie also discussed the team approach, environment and tools to use in first opinion practice to reduce the reliance on medications.

19/03/2025

The clinical team are at the British Veterinary Behaviour Association - BVBA study day today. This years theme is Behaviour through the ages 🐾

14/03/2025

😴 Did You Know? Dogs Need Around 16 Hours of Sleep Each Day 😴

Sleep is crucial to your dog’s emotional and physical well-being. Inadequate rest can lead to emotional distress, and even dogs who seem fine can struggle in busy environments due to chronic sleep deprivation.

For our more energetic pups, reducing activity can be incredibly beneficial. Many dogs who appear fully awake are actually not getting enough rest to truly recharge.

💤 Try shorter, calmer walks.
💤 Create quiet spaces like their crate or bed for relaxation.
💤 Give them time to unwind after stressful events (like a vet visit).

Supporting your dog’s sleep routine helps improve their overall well-being and keeps them feeling balanced and secure! 🐾💛

12/03/2025

🐾 Did You Know? How a Dog Sits Can Tell You a Lot About Their Physical Well-being! 🐾

A dog should be able to sit square, with all four limbs facing the same direction and their back legs positioned behind the front ones. In the first photo, you can see that although Fern’s feet are facing the same direction, her hindlimbs are much wider apart than her forelimbs.

In the second photo, Fern is sitting on a platform, which helps her engage the muscles needed to achieve a more balanced posture.

Many dogs also sit right back on their spine or rest on one hip with one leg stretched out. While this may not always signal a problem, it could be an indicator of muscular imbalances or discomfort.

At Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice, we offer physiotherapy services to help assess and address any physical concerns. If you notice unusual sitting habits or other movement-related issues, we recommend contacting your GP vet for a referral to our veterinary physiotherapist.

10/03/2025

🚨 Did You Know? The Dangerous Dogs Act Applies to All Dogs 🚨

Under Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA), caregivers can face prosecution if their dog causes "reasonable apprehension of harm." This applies to all dogs, not just banned breeds, and covers both private and public property.

Behaviours included (but not limited to) that could lead to concerns are jumping up, barking, growling, nipping, or biting. We understand that behavioural challenges can be complex, and we’re here to support you without judgment.

🔹 Concerned about your dog’s behaviour? Visit our website for more information about our referral process. A referral from your GP vet is required for a consultation with one of our behavioural vets. During your consultation, we will assess your dog’s behaviour, identify underlying motivations, and guide you through a tailored behavioural modification programme to help keep everyone safe.

🔹 Need legal advice? We do not provide legal advice, but for guidance on the law, you can contact Cooper & Co: Doglaw, who specialise in legal advice related to dog legislation.

🔗 Find out more about our referral process on our website: https://behaviouralreferrals.co.uk/