Rosie Bescoby BSc (Hons), PG Dip CABC, CCAB
Rosie is a fully qualified Clinical Animal Behaviourist with a degree in Zoology & Psychology from the University of Bristol & a Post-Graduate Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling from Southampton University. She is an ASAB Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, a member of the Professional Association of Canine Trainers, and registered as both a Clinical Animal Behaviourist & as an Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (representing trainers & behaviourists to both the public & to legislative bodies).
Rosie has benefitted from working with some of the world’s most respected Clinical Animal Behaviourists & continues to attend seminars/conferences & practical handling workshops to continually develop & expand her skill set (click here for a full list of all completed Continuing Professional Development courses).
Rosie:
- Has worked closely with over 20 veterinary practices in the local area working with clients experiencing behavioural difficulties with their pets.
- Has previously taught undergraduate veterinary students at a leading UK university & is regularly a guest lecturer for veterinary students, vet nurse students, and animal behaviour and training students.
- Has marked undergraduate degree-level animal behaviour coursework and APBC applications.
- Assesses dogs prior to child adoption or fostering, for legal cases, school dogs and rescue dogs.
- Regularly contributes to magazines, both pet owner and veterinary publications (including peer-reviewed journals), features on TV and radio and works with large corporations (see Press & Media page for more details).
- Works for rescue centres as external behavioural advisor, working hands-on with the animals and conducting staff training.
- Frequently conducts staff training for veterinary practices.
- Spends time with her family – two boys, Jack aged 11 and Charlie aged 9; her husband Sam, an equine veterinary surgeon; three dogs, Spice Eric and Jaffa; two cats Holly & Fearne; 7 sheep and 3 chickens!
Rosie Bescoby BSc (Hons), PG Dip CABC, CCAB