Canine & Feline Behaviour Centre

Colin has trained dogs and developed methods to improve their behaviour for 30 years. In 1981 he set up the Canine & Feline Behaviour Centre in Hertfordshire, where he has gained much experience with animals, advising on a diverse range of behavioural problems and showing owners how to gain control. He also has a Dog Detectives (Canine Behaviour) service in Central London This involves attending the houses of the rich and famous, Colin puts their pets into good psychological shape. His Police experience helps him to detect and solve the mysteries of unusual dog behaviour. He also has an international client base and frequently visits the Middle East.

Videos

Colin has written and produced over 40 educational films in Pet Behaviour and Training

He has and currently advises as a producer on a number of television programmes.

Television & Corporate Video

Bowe Tennant has been established since the eighties and is the only video company in Britain to specialise in Pet Trade, Veterinary, Canine & Feline behavioural Psychology and Animal Welfare productions. The scope of the company's expertise covers modest and large productions and now also includes corporate, training, recruitment and public information films. The company also makes Television programs and Corporate films.

They also produce their own Pet care range which for many years have been the market leaders. Over the years many of the video projects entrusted to Bowe Tennant have received excellent press reviews for their quality.

We pride ourselves on the quality of information, quality of filming, the professionalism, knowledge and ability of our production team and our advisers all of whom are experts in their field with a wealth of experience behind them.

A unique feature of Bowe Tennant is that we have total control of the videos from the original idea to the finished product appearing on the market. We have our own writers, our own camera crew and sound technicians. All editing is done by us in-house, all designs are created by us and we do all the duplicating. Finally we have our own sales and marketing division which enables us to bring you quality products.

Books

Colin has written three books on the subject of Canine Behaviour Problems and Dog Training

Britain's Top Writer for Animal and Women's MagazinesColin has contributed in Studio Photographic Pictures on Canine behaviour using his stunt dogs in 9 Books by Dorling Kindersley, Interpet and other publishers. He also contributes to another 20 specialist Canine Magazines throughout the world and on the internet.

View the Magazine titles and images here

Radio

He regularly broadcasts on Radio including G.L.R and BBC Radio and many other radio stations concerning animal education matters.

Colin lectures on Canine Behaviour in the UK and abroad and to Canine Societies, Schools and National Pet Shows - Colin Tennant & Associates operate The British K9 Computer Centre and has answered over 20.000 queries from pet owners in writing to-date.

BBC TV Mills Life 6 x programmes	BBC TV Traditions of Christmas
BBC TV Understanding Dogs	BBC TV The Pet Show
PBS USA Understanding Cats	Lowrie BBC 1
Value for Money BBC1	Vanessa BBC 1
Kilroy BBC1	Absolutely Animals C4
Understanding Cats BBC 1	Traditions of Christmas BBC 1
Pets & People Channel 4	The Pet Game ITV
Body Matters BBC 1	4X4 Reports BBC2

Stunt Dogs Trained & Film Consultant

Colin has also trained dogs for over 100 Television programmes , and made films and commercials for companies including: British Airways, General Motors, Epson Computers, John Player Tobacco, Pedigree (Mars), Marks & Spencer's, R.S.P.C.A , P.D.S.A, BBC TV, Interpet (Mikki Videos) Kenwood Hi Fi, Saracens Rugby Club.

Canine & Feline Behaviour Association 0f Britain (CFBA)

Colin is also Chairman of the above association and a founder member. He has advised the National Canine Defence League, R.S.P.C.A & many Canine Authorities.

Cheshire Police Dog Section

Colin served in the Cheshire Police Dog Section where he qualified as a dog handler on a Government Home Office approved course. While there he did trial work, search, criminal training, and gave lectures.

Counselling & Hypnotherapy

Because of the incidents of aggression, pet loss, and similar inter Human/Canine relationships; Colin studied Counselling & Hypnotherapy at the UK College of Complimentary Health Studies London. The hypnotherapy skills he learnt are to assist children who have been attacked by dogs overcome their phobias and fears.

Dog Breeding

In his Hertfordshire kennels Colin has bred German Shepherd dogs for many years. He has also been involved in breeding Corgis, Border Collies, Great Danes and Irish Wolf hounds. He also acts as an assessor of breed temperament for prospective clients.

The Pet Show by: Barker Brown of The BBC Clothes Show

Colin was the behaviourist for the Pet Show at Earls Court in London. He lectured on behaviour and answered questions from the public on canine problems and obedience training. The Pet Show was organised by Barker Brown who also operate the Clothes Show Live as seen on the BBC.

Dog Training Qualifications and Related.

Colin has been invited to and worked in the following countries in relation to his skills in dog training, behaviour and general canine husbandry:

• Lebanon
• Greece
• USA
• South Africa
• Kenya
• Saudi Arabia
• Jordon
• Egypt
• The Arab Emirates
• Republic of Ireland

Working Trials: The British Kennel Club operates working trials and obedience competitions. Colin has competed and qualified at the following Dog Training levels and as authorised by the Kennel Club Rules in the UK

CD: Companion Dog
WD: Working Dog
UD: Utility Dog
TD: Tracking Dog

Obedience Competitions

Beginners
Novice
Obedience Test A & B
Police Trails Cheshire Constabulary
Police Dog, Home Office Police Dog Course

Consultant Advisor To:

Independent Broadcast Companies
Overseas Television – Japan & USA

Criminal & Civil UK Law:

Colin is a qualified expert witness to the Law Profession and regularly proffers expert advice in civil & criminal cases relating to Dogs & Cats.

He is a Home office trained as a Police Officer in the UK and who can write evidence and prepare court documentation to the highest standard and according to the Police & Crown Prosecution Service evidence rules. The Dangerous Dogs act is the most common reason for others to call upon his skills in Britain, though he works in a variety of criminal law cases like the noise abatements act.

Civil law cases are of equal importance and Colin has successfully worked for the defence or prosecution whereby a professional opinion on dog behaviour and is required.

Education Courses

Colin lectures at many canine institutions and societies in Britain and in 2004 launched and created the first courses in Britain for dog professionals/trainers who specialise in dog behaviour.

Colin is the principal and operates the BA Degree programme in dog behaviour and training. More Information: click the below button to visit the CIDBT site.