Dean Hart Canine Behaviourist and Lecturer has been working as a Behavioural Consultant on Veterinary Referral for the past 19 years. He is one of Britain's top behaviourists and a Full Member of the Canine and Feline Behaviour and Association of Animal Behaviour Professionals. Dean has worked with many different and more challenging of the domestic breeds and specialises in aggression problems and phobias. His particular interests within behaviour are animal learning theory, neuroscience, dietary influences on behaviour and inter species communication. As well as running the busy Behavioural Clinic and helping in the grooming salon when needed, Dean also works as an adviser to several local welfare and rescue centres, is an adviser to the Canine Concern Charity and is an accomplished College lecturer. He has also piloted programs for television including Channel 4, and has appeared on Ultimate Questions, and BBC South East as a behaviour specialist he was also involved in a local documentary in 2013 regarding responsible pet ownership liaising with a local 6th Form College. Dean is currently completing work on a research paper exploring links between emotional stress and inappropriate handling on the grooming table for a more objective approach in assisting to promoting welfare within this industry. He is also working on a research project exploring successful labour division in ants. He is well known for delivering lively lectures where audience participation is actively encouraged and has delivered talks for several organisations including The Pet Industry Federation, the National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists, The Kennel Club, The National Dog Grooming Championships, Canine Hydrotherapy Association, The Kit Wilson Trust, Raystede Animal Welfare Centre, and the Canine Association of Accredited Myotherapists. Dean raises money for several local and national charities throughout the year by delivering his entertaining talks. He is also available to deliver talks for local dog clubs.
