Getting help with a behaviour issue

If you are a UK pet owner or veterinary professional seeking behavioural support for your pet or patient, it’s important to work with someone who is properly qualified. Behavioural issues can have complex underlying causes.

The good news is that many behaviourists are accredited by recognised UK bodies and meet the highest standards of welfare and expertise. Whether you’re a pet owner or a veterinary professional, these directories link only to qualified, trustworthy behaviourists:

APBC – Qualified Pet Behaviour Counsellors

ABTC – Clinical & Veterinary Behaviourists registered to high standards

FAB Clinicians – CCAB-certified professionals working to top ethical norms

CCAB – UK’s sole independent Clinical Animal Behaviour certification scheme

RCVS Specialist Veterinary Behaviourists – Board-certified vet behaviour experts.