How to Find a Qualified Dog Trainer or Animal Behaviourist

You might not know this, but the route to becoming a professional pet trainer or behaviourist is not easy.

My own journey spans more than a decade of work. This includes 4 years of degree study both undergraduate honours and postgraduate masters, multiple knowledge and skills assessed accreditations and certifications, countless hours of unpaid work, supervised practice and a never ending dedication for continued professional development.

After all this, even now my journey isn't over. I'm always learning and always pushing forward and trying to raise the bar.

The trouble is, all this can easily be undermined by that person across the road who just printed some shiny new dog trainer business cards and is currently offering "services" locally. You see, anyone can call themselves a dog trainer or behaviourist regardless of their actual credentials, or in most cases, lack thereof. This creates a very low and poor standard of practice in our industry and one that potentially risks animal welfare and overall safety.

This is why I am proud to be registered with The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC).

The ABTC are one of the few regulatory bodies acknowledged by government setting out the highest standards of professional competence for professional trainers and behaviourists to adhere to. Basically, it's not a walk in the park to get on the list.

Members registered with the ABTC continually have their skills, knowledge and experience assessed so owners can be confident in choosing someone from the register.

To find an ABTC trainer or behaviourist near you search the register HERE or if you're in the Worcestershire and West Midlands area then Get in touch with me to discuss your pets needs.