Animal behaviourist honoured by animal charity

 The Blue Cross Welfare Award, part of this year’s Pet Plan Awards, will this year be presented to Dr Roger Mugford for his pioneering work in the filed of animal behaviourism

Blue Cross President, Dr. Alastair Porter, will present the award at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress tomorrow.

Since first establishing his referral practice over 20 years ago, animal behaviourism has become a recognised discipline and Dr. Roger Mugford has undoubtedly become a leading expert in the field.  Dr. Mugford works closely with the veterinary profession and is widely recognised as an authority on aggression in dogs.  He is highly regarded internationally and lectures in the United States and in mainland Europe.

Understanding animal behaviour is just one way in which The Blue Cross helps hundreds of insecure dogs and cats become happy and contented pets every year.

The Blue Cross was the first UK animal charity to create its own animal behaviour team and have a network of dog and cat advisors at all its animal adoption centers. In 2003 the charity extended its behaviour courses to include staff at its four animal hospitals.

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Notes to editors

The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of animal adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.

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