About Ross
Background
Ross McCarthy's lifelong passion for dogs began at the age of 8 when he started walking them, gaining valuable dog-handling and training experience. He later worked at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and trained as a canine behaviourist, before founding the London Dog Behaviour Company in 1999. He utilised his Critical Behaviour Classes to work with hundreds of dogs with problematic behaviour.
He founded the London Dog Behaviour Company in 1999 and has worked with hundreds of dogs with problematic behaviour. His unique approach includes Critical Behaviour Classes, where dogs with behavioural issues are integrated into a group for training. Ross's extensive experience has allowed him to tackle an array of common and uncommon, normal and abnormal behaviours. While many may think he's seen it all, Ross knows there's always something new to learn.
Qualifications and Experience
Ross holds a Master’s Degree in Canine Behaviour & Psychology after graduating from Middlesex University in North London.
He is a full member of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers and a Fellow with the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association of Great Britain. He is acknowledged as a master dog trainer with the Guild of Dog Trainers and an Associate of the British Police & Services Canine Association.
In addition to his full-time practice, Ross also finds time to contribute to a number of British Pet magazines and Newspapers including ‘Your Dog’ and the ‘Our Dogs Annual’ and for over 12 years he was a feature writer for ‘Dogs Monthly‘ magazine often examining complex human/canine relationships.
He has also written for the mainstream press for the Telegraph, Independent and magazines such as Prima as a dog expert.Ross is also a Fellow and Director of the Canine & Feline Behaviour Association of Great Britain. Ross is a tutor and lecturer with the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training (CIDBT). He is also a qualified Scent Dog Instructor with the UK College of Scent Dogs
He is also involved with Social Services Family Placement teams as a Canine Temperament Assessor & Advisor. He has also worked as an expert witness in court / legal cases under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and the Dogs Act 1871.
Recently Ross has been awarded a Prestigious Certificate from the Pet Education, Training & Behaviour Council (PETbc) for services to Canine Education which was presented at Crufts Dog Show.
Founder and Specialist Dog Handler with DogSEE
Ross is a founder and specialist dog handler with the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE) which is a successful, independent training organisation specialising in canine safety training.
He regularly works with the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Camden Councils as a dog behaviour advisor and has worked with Kent Police Dog School as an independent assessor along with Lewisham and Hertfordshire Councils and many more.
Ross was delighted to be asked by The Kennel Club to speak at Crufts. The lecture was far over-subscribed and he ended up doing two lectures to over 200 delegates. He was invited back to the Kennel Club Career Zone for another talk the following year for the last set of dog expert talks. He also regularly speaks at the National Dog Warden Association conferences.
He has also appeared frequently on BBC Radio London (there are some of the interviews on our ‘Media’ page) and numerous other stations discussing dog related topics. He offers seminars and speaking engagements throughout the UK.
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Ethos
Dogs are wonderful creatures when trained, bred, and raised properly. But when things go wrong, they can be difficult to manage and even pose a risk. Our team can help you reform your dog's behaviour with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques. It ultimately depends on your desire and willingness to make the necessary changes. Let us assist you in transforming your problematic pooch into a well-behaved companion.
We use primarily reward based methods, but much in common with rearing children, dogs need consequences for actions – both rewarding and unrewarding. Our goal is to primarily improve the lifestyle of your dog and by default, your lifestyle will improve and you will enjoy an enhanced bond with your dog.
The Pack Experience
Ross has personally owned numerous breeds of dog quite literally from numerous Chihuahuas and Great Danes to all in between. German Shepherds have always been a part of his home and family. Currently, Ross owns Vhko a sixteen year old male, who like many of his dogs came as a welfare case dog – read more here.
Also Ross has a German Spitz (klein) female named Bh-li who came as an unexpected addition to him via a client who he was working with for a long time, read her story here.
His main passion is the working Rottweiler - several of which also share his West London home.
He competes with his Rottweilers in Working Trials, which is best described as Civilian Police Dog Training. Read more about his Rottweilers here.
All of Ross’s dogs are used as 'stooge dogs', so it is very likely that if you have a problem with your dogs aggression towards other dogs, you will meet one or some of them at your consultation.
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Ross & His Dogs
Ross has personally owned numerous breeds of dog quite literally from numerous Chihuahuas and Great Danes to all in between. German Shepherds have always been a part of his home and family. Currently, Ross owns Vhko a sixteen year old male, who like many of his dogs came as a welfare case dog – read more here.
Also Ross has a German Spitz (klein) female named Bh-li who came as an unexpected addition to him via a client who he was working with for a long time, read her story here.
His main passion is the working Rottweiler - several of which also share his West London home.
He competes with his Rottweilers in Working Trials, which is best described as Civilian Police Dog Training. Read more about his Rottweilers here.
All of Ross’s dogs are used as 'stooge dogs', so it is very likely that if you have a problem with your dogs aggression towards other dogs, you will meet one or some of them at your consultation.
He also owns two male Rottweilers. 10 year old Utz (Hanbar Karlo Von Gainshaus) and 8 year old Rohkh (Rottphoenix Eberto Von Gainshaus) along with a 3 year old female Rottweiler, Aiidh (Bamabel Gene for Gainshaus).He competes with his Rottweilers in Working Trials, which is best described as Civilian Police Dog Training. Read more about his Rottweilers here. All of Ross’s dogs are used as stooge dogs, so it is very likely that if you have a problem with your dogs aggression towards other dogs, you will meet one, some or all of them at your consultation.
