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 Governors.
Substantial evidence of 5 years' practical experience, communication
skills and case studies are the minimum requirements for full
membership.
Practical
Experience
Proven
ability of dog training skills, minimum of 5yrs full-time.
(Multiple breeds)
Service
or ex-service dog handlers / trainers
[Police,
Armed Forces, Custom + Excise etc.]
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. [Obedience up to Class 'B', /
Working Trials up to WD, / Field Trials award]
Communication
Skills
Academic
qualification, HND or Degree in Human Psychology, Psychotherapy,
Counselling.
or Qualified RSPCA inspector,
or Qualified Environmental Officer
[NVQ level 3 in Animal Welfare specialising in investigations
into nuisance, abuse of, or harm to animals]
or Instructional Qualification canine/human [Service, Guide
Dogs, Hearing Dogs etc]
British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers [Advanced Grade]
Written
Evidence
Ten
Case studies - full information on client and behavioural
advice/ program. This will be a part of the CFBA application
binder
Follow
Up procedures
Post
the consultation please state clearly in writing how you monitor
the case what system you have in place to contact the client
and at what intervals.
DV
Filming
Submit
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 Governors
be credited towards your qualification for membership.
Interview
/ Assessment
All applicants may be interviewed at the discretion of the
Governors. Applicants will have to provide all relevant documentation
and direct references to support previously submitted documents.
All interview assessments will be filmed 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
membersip subscription is £175.00
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