UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter

30/12/2025

Like so many people here and around the world, all of us within the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter, are devastated by the loss of one of our founder directors, Sarah Fisher.

Sarah has been a driving force and a passionate advocate for the UK Dog Charter since its inception, and we have all benefitted immeasurably from her wisdom, generosity and kindness.

Sarah’s driving force and all she has done with her amazing work through ACE and at Tilley Farm, has been to support, listen to, observe, and make meaningful positive change to the animals who have walked through her door.

She has impacted countless lives, saved so many, and has inspired a generation of behaviourists, trainers and animal guardians to look through different eyes and to listen with our hearts – and has done so with a depth of knowledge, understanding, and a warmth that made her truly unique and utterly irreplaceable.

All of us are still trying to process and come to terms with the loss that we are feeling today. We are all better for having known her and are collectively diminished by our loss. Her memory will continue to inspire us and her wise words will live on within us – and within the UK Dog Charter.

We send our thoughts to Sarah‘s family, and to all who loved her and are affected by this unimaginable loss.

11/11/2025

A recent U.S. class action (Hernandez v. Radio Systems Corporation) has resulted in compensation for consumers after claims that e-collars were misrepresented in sales and marketing as “safe” and “humane.” The complaint also outlined that such devices can cause both physical injury and psychological harm to dogs. Details are in the link below.

https://www.classaction.org/media/hernandez-v-radio-systems-corporation-complaint_1.pdf

At the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter, we uphold a strict no-shock collar and non-aversive policy. Training should build trust, promote wellbeing, and respect the dog’s experience, not rely on pain, fear, or coercion.

If you’re looking for humane, ethical training support that puts the emotional wellbeing of your pet first, you can find qualified professionals through our Charter member organisations and their members, who are all committed to kind, science-led methods.

Let’s keep bringing out the best in dogs through kindness, clarity, and care.

https://dogcharter.uk

30/07/2025

Oooh, heads up folks, ADPT are moving their page...

Big news, everyone!

Our APDT Facebook presence is relocating to a new page: facebook.com/APDTUKCIC.

This change allows us to bring you all the information and support you need in one convenient spot. From training resources to event updates, we want to make sure you have access to everything. Please follow us there and help spread the word.

Together, we can continue to grow our supportive dog training community!

21/07/2025

Some very wise words here!

19/07/2025

Lovely new video from founder UK Dog Charter member INTODogs

19/07/2025

Great online only course focusing on adolescence!

Puppies are not blank canvasses. Every experience will have been 'banked' by the nervous system, and early signs that the puppy may have physical or emotional concerns may have been inadvertently overlooked.

18/07/2025

Spot the UK Dog Charter members, coming together to share and expand their knowledge, for the benefit of dogs and people!

17/07/2025

Great work from UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter Supporting Member WUF Design!

Added a ton of new work to the brand and logo design page on the WUF website last night.

Is the page too long? Hell yeah!

Do we care? Nahhhhhhh

Actually I do care, and at some point I'll go and do some editing but right now I'm just revelling in all the goodness.

Are you ready to gain the confidence to take up space and be proud of your business?

Are you looking for a quietly powerful brand presence that turns lurkers into loyal buyers?

Do you want to work with someone who provides a safe, non judgemental and open space for you to chat about your business goals and then help you realise them?

That's me, and WUF, and we are ready for you with open arms and a space of peace and positivity to help you grow.