12.11.2016 dr Robert Falconer-Taylor gave a lecture “Emotional problems in pets” on Faculty of Animal Science. Dr Robert Falconer-Taylor is a partner of the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE), the first organisation in the UK to develop government-regulated courses to degree level specifically in companion animal behaviour and training.

COAPE also developed the renowned EMRA system used by behaviourists and trainers all over the world, along with the book – EMRA Intelligence: The revolutionary new approach to treating behaviour problems in dogs.

Robert spends much of his teaching and consulting around the world and writing for the veterinary and other professional press. He is an international consultant to the pet industry and is engaged in the on-going development and risk assessment of pet ‘toys’ targeted specifically at promoting the welfare of pets and their relationship with owners.

He was actively involved in the development of the ‘The Puppy Plan’ launched in February 2012 and updated in 2014, a collaboration between the Kennel Club and Dogs Trust.

Robert is a member of the International Cat Care Behavioural Advisory Panel.

He is also author of the COAPE blog.