Professional body

ABTC Registered Practitioner (Animal Trainer / Training Instructor / Behaviour Technician)

Awarded by Animal Behaviour and Training Council · since 2010

What this means for your pet

These practitioners deal with training and preventative behaviour work rather than clinical behaviour problems. They have been assessed against ABTC standards for both knowledge and practical competence in their specific role.

About this accreditation

This category covers ABTC training and preventative behaviour roles: Animal Trainers (AT) who work directly with animals, Training Instructors (ATI, Level 4) who coach owners, and Behaviour Technicians (ABT, Level 5) who provide behavioural first aid and implement plans designed by CABs.

Who can hold this accreditation

Must complete ABTC Knowledge and Understanding requirements at the appropriate level (Level 4 for ATI, Level 5 for ABT), pass a Practical Skills assessment, and be a full member of an ABTC Practitioner Organisation.

Referral requirement

No — these categories do not require a vet referral as they deal with training and preventative work rather than clinical behaviour problems.

Professional oversight

Continuing Professional Development

Annual CPD required, audited by member organisation

Complaints process

Through practitioner's member organisation and the ABTC

Insurance

Expected

Legal basis

No statutory regulation — voluntary self-regulation

Accredited providers (842)

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Quick facts

Abbreviation

ABTC AT/ATI/ABT

Issuing body

Animal Behaviour and Training Council

Type

professional body

Protected title

No

Practitioner is a vet

No

Providers listed

842

External links

Animal Behaviour and Training Council websiteOfficial register
ABTC Registered Practitioner (Animal Trainer / Training Instructor / Behaviour Technician): what it means · PetCare Atlas