Colin Tennant MA Professional Practice in Canine Behaviour & Psychology -
Canine & Feline Behaviour Centre (a first in Britain!)
Colin has trained dogs and developed original canine behaviour methods to improve
and or manage problem dog behaviour. In 1981-
His innovative work includes the time release food through the KFTR -
Criminal & Civil UK Law Expert Witness www.colintennant.co.uk
Colin is a qualified expert witness to the Law Profession and regularly proffers expert advice in civil and criminal cases relating to Dogs & Cats. He is a expert witness in many cases at Crown Court level and moreover 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.
Canine and Feline Behaviour Centre Rapid Response Behaviour Courses
Colin operated, devised, wrote and delivered canine behaviour workshops and was the
first in Britain to develop film led psychology including real client case studies
discussing common problem dog behaviour and solutions. He noted that most courses
in the UK especially in dog behaviour were operated by theorists with little practical
skills and virtually no practical workshops because the academic theorist could not
manage the very subject they were pontificating about -
Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training www.cidbt.org.uk
The CIDBT was developed by Ross McCarthy, Charlie Clarricoates and Colin Tennant. Colin wrote and developed 12 new pet education courses for the CIDBT, some of which were: Pet Home Sitting & Dog Walking Certificate, National Pet Home Sitting and Dog Walking Certificate, Kennel Management, Care & Business Certificate. Also four level five university modules in dog aggression and general behaviour problems.
Television Appearances as a consultant
BBC News, BBC News channel, BBC 1 -
Radio Appearances as a Consultant
BBC Radio 4 -
Director and Producer of Television Productions
Understanding Cats with Roger Tabor for BBC Television, The traditions of Christmas with Roger Tabor for BBC Television, The Mill’s Life with Roger Tabor for BBC Television.
Pet Consultant in dog training & behaviour to:
Tesco, Pedigree Pet Foods, EMAP Pursuit Publishing, Nature Diet Health Foods, Pet Marketing Product Magazine, The Walt Disney Company, Dorling Kindersley
Photographic Work
Various scenarios of dogs doing what they do have been set up by Colin for many magazines and and books. Colin has provided photographs for Dorling Kindersley, Interpet and many magazines.
Magazine Contributions
Pet Plan -
Pet Product Marketing Magazine (PPM)
Dogs Monthly
Dog and Pups (India’s biggest pet magazine)
Dogs Nigeria Lagos, behaviour training writer
Independent on Sunday
Tatler Magazine Feature writer with the media stars & clients
Woman’s Realm Feature writer for pet psychology and behaviour
Cat World Feature writer
Your Dog Magazine
Your Cat Magazine
British Kennel Gazette Feature writer
Pet Dogs Magazine Chief Animal Behaviourist & Feature Writer
British Kennel Gazette feature writer on international pet dogs
Mad About Dogs Gazette feature writer on international pet dogs
Our Dogs
Our Cats
Canine Books written by Colin
Breaking bad Habits for Dogs Published 2003 in seven languages
21 days to Train Your Dog Published 2004 in twelve languages
Dog Behaviour & Training Encyclopaedia Published in USA and UK
DVDs and Videos by Colin
Originally developed with the name Dogs on Film, then with the introduction cats, rodents and fish the name was changed to Bowe Tennant Productions, then in the noughties it was changed to Pets on Film.
The Dog Behaviour DVDs and Dog Training DVDs are used throughout Britain’s Universities, Colleges and teaching courses. Colin has written, directed, and presented all of the Pets on Film series DVDs. These DVDs have been ordered from all over the world and since Dogs on Film days have sold in their tens of thousands.
The list below are the currently available DVDs, the VHS videos are no longer available and so are not listed here.
DVD Puppy Training
DVD Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs
DVD Children and Dogs
DVD Dog Training 21 Days To Train Your Dog
DVD Dog Behaviour Intelligent Leadership Programme
DVD Dog Behaviour Intelligent Dog Behaviour Solutions
DVD Dog Behaviour The Rescue Dogs Mind
DVD Dog Behaviour Separation Anxiety
DVD Dog Behaviour Canine Origins The Wolf In Your Dog
DVD Dog Behaviour Toilet Training for Dogs
DVD Dog Behaviour IDT Intelligent Dog Training
DVD Dog Behaviour The Psychology & Welfare of the Rescue Dog
DVD Dog Behaviour Dog Aggression Towards People
DVD Dog Behaviour Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour
DVD Behaviour BBC Series Understanding Cats
DVD Complete Rabbit & Guinea Pig Care
DVD Complete Hamster Care
Other Media Work
He has also directed, filmed and produced Internet information films currently on line at the CIDBT web site. He has also made a further twenty six short films for Crufts, EMAP Pursuit and other related web based sites in Pet care and behaviour.
Colin has observed and filmed African wildlife, he’s filmed in Tanzania, South Africa & Kenya over a four year period.The varied wild life filmed includes big cats, the footage of which is now being incorporated into more Pets on Film DVDs. These DVDs will be used for students to make comparisons between wildlife cats and their domestic counterparts.
Dog Trainer and Advisor for Motion Picture Films and Advertising
Colin Has also trained dogs for more than fifty television programmes, he’s been
a trainer and advisor in films and commercials for companies including British Airways,
General Motors, Epson Computers, Pedigree (Mars), Marks and Spencer, RSPCA -
Canine & Feline Behaviour Association
Colin is the co founder and chairman of the CFBA. He has advised the National Canine Defence League, RSPCA and many canine authorities and charities.
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. Whilst there he did trials work, search and criminal training and gave lectures.
The Pet Show by Barker Brown
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 as seen on BBC television.
Human Counselling and Hypnotherapy
Because of the incidents of aggression, pet loss, and similar inter human and canine relationships; Colin studied counselling and hypnotherapy at the UK College of Complimentary Health Studies in London. The hypnotherapy skills he learnt are to assist children who have been attacked by dogs to overcome their phobias and fears.
Dog Breeding
In his Hertfordshire kennels Colin has bred German Shepherd dogs for many years. During his career beginning in the 1970s, he has also bred Corgis, Border Collies, Great Danes and Irish Wolf Hounds. He also acts as an assessor of breed temperament for prospective clients.
Breeds Bred and cared for: GSD, Doberman, Rottweilers, Corgis, Great Danes, Sheep Dogs, Border Collie and Irish Wolf Hounds.
Canine Work Abroad
Lebanon, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Greece, USA, Australia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Spain, Eire and Cyprus.
Canine 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, PD Police Inter Trials.
Dog Obedience Competitions
Beginners Novice Obedience Test, A & B Police Trials, Cheshire Constabulary Home Office Police Dog Course