NOTES FOR APPLICANTS: MEMBER
Canine & Feline Behaviour is primarily a vocation. As such we do take on board a persons professional experience in granting membership.
There are many reasons why becoming a canine behaviour practitioner is an increasingly popular choice of career for a wide range of skilled and talented people. It also is very open to all ages and especially attractive to people with life skills. It is a rewarding profession in more ways than one, offering fantastic career prospects and development opportunities in addition to competitive financial benefits. Without doubt passion should be a part of the applicants reason for wanting a new career.
In this section you can find out what a career as a Practitioner has to offer, and learn about the routes available if you want to begin a career in Dog and or Cat Behaviour.
Persons, when applying, are deemed to have agreed to the Code of Practice which may be amended from time to time by the Board of Fellows.
Canine Entry Requirements
Practical experience is critical and the below can be used in an application:
Substantial evidence of 5 years' continued practical experience, communication skills and case studies are the minimum requirements for full membership or the alternatives described below. There are a range of vocational canine talents we accept in a persons application which include, but are not exclusive to:
1 Proven ability of dog training skills in relation to reformation and rehabilitation behaviour. A minimum of 5 years full-time. Practical experience in Multiple breeds and aggressive canine behaviour is mandatory.
2 Police or MOD, Prison canine qualifications are accepted as canine experience and knowledge as a component of your application.
3 Professional Trainers Dogs trained for people with various disabilities [e.g. Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs etc.]
or those who have trained/competed and obtained Kennel Club awards are all experience which may be included. This includes
the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors or working dog tests.
and / or
A Higher Education Certificate from the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training is accepted with two years vocational experience.
and / or
A BA Hons Degree or Foundation Degree from the Cambridge Institute of Dog behaviour & Training in partnership with Middlesex University
There are several stages in the application process - the first is to complete the application form Here proceeding stages will be discussed thereafter.
Once this has been assessed by our Fellows and accreditation unit you will be informed. If successful the remaining stages will be explained to you in full.
Feline Entry Requirements
Feline Behaviour is primarily a vocation. As such we do take on board a persons professional experience minimum of 5 years in granting membership.
and / or
Certificate in Feline Practitioner Skills
Feline Studies Foundation Module
Understanding Feline Behaviour
Work-based Learning Project
Combined with previous practical experience of at least 2 years
General notes for an application Canine or Feline (full Membership)
At the discretion of the Fellows you may be asked to partake in any of the below application procedures depending on your application information supplied.
Written Evidence
Case studies - full information on client and behavioural advice. This will be a part of the CFBA application later stages see above.
You may be asked for a DV Filming evidence on a DV Tape, which demonstrates you talking/conducting a consultation with a client for at least one hour. The tape must be dated and the clients contact details to be included. Also a letter from the client giving their permission for us to view the said tape. These are non returnable items.
Your literature
We require copies of your leaflets or leaflet hand-outs which you give to people and commensurate with the pet/advice/you have given. If the author of the handouts is not you, the original author of the handout must be credited therein.
Membership of other organisations may at the discretion of the Fellows be credited towards your qualification for membership.
Interview / Assessment
All applicants may be interviewed at the discretion of the Governors in person or by another media appropriate system i.e. via the internet. Applicants will have to provide all relevant documentation and direct references to support previously submitted documents. All interview assessments will be filmed /recorded as a genuine record of the interview and what was said. The film is the property/copyright of the CFBA.
The applicant will have to demonstrate their ability to:
• Interview a client
• Gather information
• Assess Dog/Cat Behaviour
• Assess - Client's psychological requirements and expectations
• Analyse problem/s observed
• Advise and offer a behavioural modification and or training program
Yearly membership subscription is presently £175.00
In essence a full membership applicant should have:
5 years full time field work experience and/or
Academic qualification in Dog and or Cat behaviour (not animal behaviour)
A HE Certificate in Canine Behaviour from Middlesex University/ CIDBT
Click here to read what the national PETbc
work role of a canine Behaviour practitioner is:
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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 inform you of the next stage in the application process.
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