Pet Sense - dog, cat & rabbit behaviour

09/06/2026

Updates to the ban on XL Bullies:

From 1 July 2026, you will no longer need third party public liability insurance for banned breed dogs.

You must not leave a child under 12 in close contact with an XL Bully dog in a private place (for example a home or garden), without adult supervision.

The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.

05/06/2026

UPCOMING INTERACTIVE CASE STUDIES - for students or anyone wishing to gain confidence & experience with cases at ABT or CAB level:
- Dog barking & lunging at other dogs on walks, Friday 19th June 10am
- Dog vocalising & pacing with separated from the owner, Friday 17th July 11am
- CAT CASE! Aggression between cats in a household, Wednesday 16th Sept 12:00
More details & book here: https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/product-category/mentoring/

17/04/2026

18/02/2026

Next Online Interactive Case Studies for those looking to gain more experience or confidence at ABT or CAB level:

Tuesday 10th March 9am - a dog snapping at unfamiliar people
Friday 24th April 11am - a dog pacing and vocalising with segregated from the owner
Thursday 21st May 3pm - a dog showing multiple presenting undesirable behaviours including reactivity towards unfamiliar dogs, aggression towards familiar dogs, and vocalising when left home alone.
More info & book here:

Rosie Bescoby BSc, PG Dip CABC After graduating from Bristol University in 2005 with a degree in Psychology and Zoology, I went on to complete… read more

05/02/2026

NEXT ONLINE INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY - for those looking to increase experience or confidence in dog behaviour cases at ABT or CAB level - Thursday 12th February 11:00
A dog who is barking and lunging at other dogs when on the lead and pinning them down and growling when off the lead
https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/product/3-case-study-dog-barking-lunging-at-other-dogs-on-walks-thurs-12th-feb-11am/

Join me for 2.5 hours online to work through this real-life behaviour case study – from history taking to diagnosis and treatment planning. Limited spaces to allow for open discussion – cameras and microphones can be on or off, but contribution to the discussion is expected via typed chat if preference is to have microphone off.
You will be provided with initial information (anonymised) about the case that was provided to me before I saw the client. You will then come to the session with ideas of questions to gain a full history from me pretending to be the client (I will guide you if necessary). As a group you will discuss possible differentials, initiating & maintaining factors and come to a decision regarding a likely diagnosis. You will then brainstorm what could be included in the behaviour modification programme.
As part of this we will also be discussing how to build rapport with the ‘client’, how to maximise client compliance, how you will measure success going forward, liaison with the referring vet, and what your follow-up support would look like.

Join Rosie for 2.5 hours online to work through a real-life behaviour case study - from history taking to diagnosis and treatment planning. Limited spaces to allow for open discussion – cameras and microphones can be on or off, but contribution to the discussion is expected via typed chat if prefe...

13/01/2026

NEXT ONLINE INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY - THIS FRIDAY 11am!
We will be working through a case of a dog who has bitten a familiar person on the face, requiring medical attention. There is a baby in the home.

These cases are designed to increase confidence and provide experience in history taking, diagnosis and discussing next steps. For more information and to book, click here:

Join Rosie for 2.5 hours online to work through a real-life behaviour case study - from history taking to diagnosis and treatment planning. Limited spaces to allow for open discussion – cameras and microphones can be on or off, but contribution to the discussion is expected via typed chat if prefe...

08/01/2026

Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Check out my favourite tricks and the benefits of keeping an older dog's brain active in this Petgevity UK blog: www.petgevity.co.uk/blog/teach-an-old-dog-new-tricks
And watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1MPZkpAr_0

Teaching an old dog new tricks can help keep senior minds sharp. Behaviourist Rosie Bescoby explains how & gives 5 examples of tricks to teach your senior dog.

29/12/2025

Are you starting out in your career as a behaviourist, or perhaps well on the road but experiencing some challenges? Doors open to my mentor support group on 1st January- start 2026 with the guidance and cheerleading you deserve!
Just £27 per month- cancel anytime.
More info, testimonials & FAQs can be found here: https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/mentoring/

25/11/2025

Upcoming Online Interactive Case Studies for those wishing to gain more confidence with behaviour cases:
Weds 3rd Dec 11am - dog aggressing towards another dog in the home;
Fri 16th Jan 11am - dog bite to a familiar person;
Thurs 12th Feb 11am - dog barking & lunging at other dogs on walks.
More info & book here:

Rosie Bescoby BSc, PG Dip CABC After graduating from Bristol University in 2005 with a degree in Psychology and Zoology, I went on to complete… read more

06/11/2025

What we expose our pets to after a stressful event can hinder recovery & lead to behavioural fallout. Cortisol & adrenaline levels will rise when they react to fireworks & the aim in the proceeding days is to help them get these levels back to baseline by encouraging plenty of sleep- also chewing, licking & sniffing activities for dogs. Aim to avoid any extra stressors during this period as well as exciting activities- for example, meeting up with doggy friends for a play date. Things can easily spillover in their interactions when arousal levels are already high. I’ll also be avoiding vet visits (unless urgent of course), visitors, and high paced walks eg ball throwing or taking them for a run (not that I run at any time in my life anyway 🤣- certainly won’t be starting now!).