Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling (Feline) + Mentorship

Mentorship Programme Professional Development Open

Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling (Feline) + Mentorship

Mentorship Programme Professional Development Open

Transform Your Career with My 14-Week Feline Behaviour Mentorship Programme

This veterinary approved and externally accredited diploma programme is written and designed by an experienced, ABTC registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) with a busy behaviour referral practice, who is also a qualified registered veterinary nurse and qualified teacher. It has been designed for aspiring and practising feline behaviour professionals who want to build confidence, refine their clinical skills and develop a structured approach to feline behaviour counselling.

Whether you’re just starting out in feline behaviour counselling or already offering services and looking for expert guidance, this 14-week mentorship programme combines a comprehensive diploma-level course with personalised one-to-one coaching from Caroline Clark. You’ll receive personalised support and feedback from Caroline, whether you need help refining your clinical skills, managing current cases or simply boosting your confidence in your work. This programme is also a great companion to the level 5 and 6 ABTC recognised courses that are a pre-requisite towards CAB recognition, as it complements the syllabus in an applied way.

This mentorship programme provides everything you need to build confidence, expand your skills and enhance your professional portfolio. You’ll gain practical, real-world skills you can apply immediately to your work with cats and their caregivers.

Written with the benefit of real-world clinical behaviour experience and informed by current behavioural science.

The programme is designed to be studied week by week, but with the flexibility to self-pace when life gets busy. You’ll have six months to take your private coaching sessions, and in your first call with Caroline you can plan a learning pathway that works around your circumstances.

Not sure if it’s right for you?

If you’re unsure whether this programme suits your needs, don’t hesitate to get in touch for advice. I’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you decide if this is the right step for your career.

Learning outcomes:

  • Learn how to develop and provide a professional feline behaviour counselling service, including choosing appropriate consultation methods and developing the counselling skills needed to support caregivers effectively.
  • Understand the factors that influence problematic feline behaviour, including genetics, breeding, early life experiences and the unique challenges that arise as cats age.
  • Develop the skills to analyse feline behaviour, gather case information, carry out a structured stress review and apply behaviour evaluation systems to support a thorough assessment.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the pressures of domesticity on cats, including how living with humans, pain, fear, anxiety, stress and frustration contribute to feline behaviour problems.
  • Learn practical training techniques for cats, including counterconditioning, desensitisation, carrier training, cooperative care and safe handling and restraint in the workplace.
  • Gain practical experience through real-life case studies, including analysing client questionnaires, reviewing medical histories and designing professional behaviour modification plans.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of common feline behaviour problems, including house-soiling, aggression, feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), Pandora syndrome and compulsive disorders such as psychogenic over-grooming, feline hyperaesthesia syndrome and pica.
  • Explore the role of behavioural adjuncts and psychoactive medication, including dietary supplements, pheromone therapy, enrichment for cats in contained environments and veterinary prescribed medication.
  • Complete an assignment based on a real-life case, carrying out a full behaviour analysis and preparing a professional behaviour modification plan.

Mentorship benefits:

  • Diploma Level Course: Gain an accredited course to showcase your expertise in feline behaviour counselling.
  • Tools for Success: Gain skills to create actionable behaviour plans, set up in-house feline behaviour clinics and prepare for CAB/CCAB accreditation.
  • Expert Mentorship: Included are 4 x 1 hour private coaching sessions with Caroline*, a practising Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB), to guide you through complex cases and build your confidence.
  • Media Library of Webinars and Presentations: Access a programme of webinars and live presentations with visiting speakers on key topics, with recordings available for later viewing.
  • Practical Support: Learn to handle a wide range of feline behaviour problems, communicate effectively with clients and collaborate with veterinarians and other specialists.
  • Private Group: Join a community of like-minded professionals for ongoing advice and encouragement.
  • CPD Documentation: Includes a certificate of completion, CPD transcript and reflection document for your professional portfolio.

This course includes:

  • 16 modules
  • Bitesize lessons
  • Access on all devices
  • Lifetime access
  • Webinars & videos
  • Download handouts & templates
  • References, resources & research
  • Assignment assessment
  • Accredited certificate of completion
  • CPD transcript
  • Tutorial & technical support

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring feline behaviour counsellors
  • Practising animal behaviourists
  • Cat trainers
  • Veterinary surgeons
  • Veterinary nurses
  • Rescue and shelter staff

Before you enrol:

*Coaching Requirement: You will need to have completed at least two coaching sessions before your diploma certificate can be downloaded. Sessions are bookable via Caroline’s availability calendar and must be used within six months of the programme start date. You'll receive a recording of your session, which will expire within 1 year of recorded date.
Group Presentations: Scheduled throughout the year, covering key topics. Recordings are available for those unable to attend live.
No Additional Discounts: As this programme is heavily discounted, further student discounts cannot be applied.

About the instructor:

Caroline Clark
Caroline Clark ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB), Qualified Teacher & Published Author

Course curriculum:

  • Introduction

    4 lessons
  • Week 1: Developing a Feline Behaviour Counselling Service

    5 lessons
  • Week 2: Feline Development and Some of the Factors that Influence Problematic Behaviour

    7 lessons
  • Week 3: Analysing Feline Behaviour

    5 lessons
  • Week 4: Applied Behaviour Analysis & Formulating a Behaviour Modification Plan

    6 lessons

Student reviews:

5.0
22 reviews
AI Review Summary
  • Students felt genuinely supported by Caroline's mentorship, with one-to-one sessions and group discussions making them feel less alone.
  • Reviewers gained real confidence in assessing feline behaviour and applying knowledge to their own cats and professional work.
  • Students appreciated the practical, real-world case studies and live consultations that helped them understand how to work with actual clients.
  • The PET resource library and lifetime access gave students lasting value, with research papers and materials they can revisit indefinitely.

Based on 22 published student reviews across all star ratings for this course.

Jayne T.

Verified
New

A really worthwhile feline course-Engaging, well structured, great content.

Would highly recommend Caroline`s course! Very relevant content, great links to other materials. The resource library is a great resource. Thoughtfully constructed especially the way the assignments are introduced. The most helpful supportive feline course I`ve done. The mentor sessions have been so valuable. The opportunity to watch video consultations...

marcela S.

Verified

Really valuable course for developing feline behaviour knowledge

I really enjoyed completing the Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling (Feline) + Mentorship. The course gave me a much deeper understanding of feline behaviour and, importantly, encouraged me to look beyond the behaviour itself and consider the underlying emotional state, environment, early experiences and individual needs of the cat....

Amanda J B.

Verified

A Comprehensive and Invaluable Feline Behaviour Course

I found the course extremely comprehensive and very well paced, with an excellent mixture of videos, webinars, reading and research papers, which made the learning both engaging and varied. Caroline was always on hand to provide support, either by email or through one-to-one coaching sessions, which was invaluable. The PET...

Heather T.

Verified

I learnt so much!

Hugely enjoyable course. I have learnt so much around feline behaviour to add to my existing knowledge of dog behaviour. The course is well laid out and in digestible chunks and I can't think Caroline enough for her support in my mentorship sessions.

Diane L.

Verified

A must for all feline guardians!

I really enjoyed the course and especially the opportunity to take part in a live consultation. As a cat lover, guardian as well as having worked with cats, I learned additional aspects to a cats behaviour and welfare that will benefit both my own cat family and the cats in...

Jürgen K.

Verified

The content was clear, engaging, well-structured & motivating! Highly recommended!

This online course on cat behavior was fantastic! The content was clear, engaging, and well-structured. I learned so much more about feline habits and communication. Caroline was knowledgeable and approachable, making complex topics easy to understand. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to deepen their cat behavior knowledge!

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