The APBC believes that individuals who wish to embark on a career in pet behaviour therapy should aim to obtain the highest academic qualifications available to them. Courses which are currently recognised by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) are accepted by the APBC, at level 5 (Animal Behaviour Technician) and Level 6 (Clinical Animal Behaviourist) can be found here.
For those who have not been able to access these recognised courses, the APBC has an ‘APEL’ route so applicants can demonstrate their Knowledge & Understanding through Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL). The standards for the Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT) Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) roles can be found here.