NOTES FOR APPLICANTS: ASSOCIATE

Students with the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training (CIDBT) maybe eligible for associate status on completion of courses CFBA1101 and CFBA1102 combined with their practical experience.

Applications to be considered from individuals who are engaged in general dog behaviour (cat behaviour were appropriate) have at least 3 years' experience in all dog behaviour and related dog training techniques directly related to solving behavioural problems.

Applicants will have studied and continue to study dog (cat behaviour where applicable) to further their knowledge and continuous improvement. Applicants may, for example, be students or have changed from a part-time to full-time career in dog behaviour and training; equally they may be active in local dog organisations, welfare, rescue or training operations. They may be in the process of accumulating and completing a number of canine behaviour and training courses towards full membership, but need not, have one or more publications to their name in dog behaviour/training.

Applications should try and get the support of a full member of the CFBA who has knowledge of the applicant's present level of competency and work to date. A list of current members is in the web site. (Current Members)

Applications are considered by the Associations Governors' Committee, which has authority to request further references if it deems this necessary. The final decision on an application is made by the CFBA Governors.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. They will be considered at the next meeting of the Governors' Committee, which meets regularly. Applicants and if applicable their referees will be informed once a decision has been made on an application.

Applicants who are elected to Associate status of the CFBA may subsequently apply for Full Membership.

The current subscription for Membership is £65.00.

Further details about the CFBA and the entitlements of Associates are within this CFBA web site.

How to Apply

Complete our Application Form. This is available at the link below and can either be completed on-line or printed and completed by hand.

Obtain a CFBA Application Form here

Send this to CFBA at the address indicated on the form.

By return the CFBA will:

Send you a full brochure and application folder
You complete and return this to the CFBA Head Office
We will offer you help if required to complete the forms therein