pet counclling

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1. Guest3647
   

   i'm not sure i understood your question but here is what a pet counsellor does?
   
   The role of the pet behaviour counsellor is to advise owners whose pets have developed inappropriate behaviour. This is different from standard obedience training offered by dog trainers. Behavioural problems include such things as aggression towards people, dogs or other animals, destructiveness, toileting problems, inappropriate vocal behaviour and phobias.
   
   Bona fide pet behavioural counsellors work on referral from veterinary surgeons. Where necessary there will be close liaison between the counsellor and the referring veterinary surgeon.
   
   To become a pet behaviour counsellor, you will need an academic knowledge of the theory of behaviour and solutions to problems, practical handling skills and experience, and an empathy with, and an ability to communicate and motivate owners. The ability to run a professional, financially sound and accountable practice is also essential.
   
   There is no single recognised route for study, but there are an increasing number of courses related to pet behaviour counselling on offer. A degree in behavioural studies, veterinary medicine, psychology, or one of the biological sciences can provide the best background. There are also degree courses run specifically on animal behaviour. It is also advisable to read as widely as possible and attend as many lectures given by APBC members and other specialist in the field of animal behaviour as you can.
   
   In addition to academic knowledge, it is essential to acquire a thorough understanding of companion animals and one of the best ways of doing this is by gaining practical, hands-on experience. Working in a kennels, cattery, stables, at a veterinary surgery, or one of the animal welfare societies for several years is an ideal way to do this.
   
   There are very limited career opportunities for pet behaviour counsellors in the employment field. Some of the larger welfare charities now employ a small team of counsellors, but vacancies will be few and far between. Most PBCs are self-employed and run their own practices.

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