Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling (Feline) + Mentorship

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This 12-week course and mentorship programme has been created for anyone who offers behavioural advice including aspiring and new behaviour counsellors, trainers, vets and vet nurses and those working in senior positions in rescue and shelter.

If you are looking to create or develop a business in animal behaviour counselling, want to improve your knowledge base or gain confidence this programme is for you.

To earn your certificate, you’ll need to complete one assignment. But don’t worry—it’s based around a real-life case you’ll have the opportunity to analyse. This assignment is specifically designed to help you practice behaviour analysis and behaviour modification planning. I’ll be here to provide valuable support and feedback, whether that’s helping you develop your clinical skills with current cases or building confidence as you begin your journey.

What the programme provides at a glance:

  • Guidance and support from a working CAB via group and individualised mentoring/coaching sessions.
  • A CPD accredited Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling (Canine) course to add to your portfolio.
  • Help for those who wish to work towards CAB/CCAB status.
  • The expertise required for setting up in-house behaviour clinics for veterinary personnel.
  • Greater confidence in approaching a range of canine behaviour problems.
  • The skills necessary to communicate with clients, set expectations and motivate them, even when faced with obstacles.
  • The tools to gain competence in writing behaviour plans that clients can follow.
  • The confidence to speak with veterinarians and other professionals in the field.
  • Membership of a private support group.
  • Lifetime access to a growing library of resources.

What you’ll get:

  • The CPD accredited diploma course and materials (worth £250).
  • Access to a programme of webinars (worth £120).
  • 4 x 1hr private Zoom coaching sessions with Caroline* (worth £200).
  • Regular live group Zoom presentations (worth £450).
  • Access to the digital PET Resource Library with research papers, articles & handouts.
  • Private online support group, with lesson notifications and session reminders.
  • 10% discount on other online courses on this site.
  • Lifetime access to dip in and out of the course whenever you need to refresh your knowledge.
  • CPD certificate of completion.
  • CPD transcript for prospective employers.
  • CPD reflection for professional portfolio and CPD log.
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*Included sessions expire 6 months after enrolment. Add 5 extra coaching sessions at checkout for just £150 – that’s a 33% saving (normally £45 per session) – and extend your access to 12 months.

Additional Details

  • Private Coaching Sessions: Bookable via Caroline’s availability calendar and must be used within six months of the programme start 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.

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Problematic Feline Behaviours

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Reviews

by Diane Lambert 15/10/2025

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 the local animal shelter that I volunteer with. The course provides additional material from published papers to dive deeper into the topic and having the library full of information is great to learn from.
From the course, I have highlighted a couple of areas for my own cats to benefit from as well as looking to progress my learning in order to look at a career in animal behaviour.
I would definitely recommend this course to anyone with a feline family.

by Jürgen Kremendahl 15/10/2025

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!

by Sarah Powdrill-Wells 29/09/2025

Another fantastic course from Caroline! The perfect progression from the Feline fear, anxiety and aggression certificate. The course itself is clear, concise and thorough and there’s a wealth of additional resources to expand the lessons further. The learning environment is supportive and encouraging, I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone that’s interested!

by Lorraine Wells 27/09/2025

I highly recommend this course. Whether to develop professionally or to gain amazing insight into your own cat/s.
Caroline is amazing and so supportive. I was doubting myself before I signed up but after talking to Caroline the encouragement and belief she gave me in enabled to sign up with confidence. I can not thank her enough!
The course in broken down in to modules that you work through at your own pace. The content is written clearly and is easy way to follow and understand. There are also webinars and links which are so useful as you work your way through the course.
Along with personal mentorship and group sessions you are not alone on this course.
Included is access to the PET Reference Library which is bursting with fantastic information/papers/recommended books to read to aid you in your study and to help you learn.
This course has has been so valuable to help me in my career as Bach Flower Remedies Councillor. I can now work with my clients with so much more confidence due to the knowledge I have gained through this course.
The quality of this course is 1st class and is a must for anyone who works with cats or has cats.
To put it simply – just to do the course! You will not regret it.

by Becka Whitehead 27/09/2025

I would highly recommend Caroline’s courses, particularly the feline and canine mentorship programs. They provide in depth information about behavioural support from start to finish to support you with the process.
The content was clear and easy to understand and you have the support of other members in the group or Caroline directly through 4 hours of direct contact via zoom if you require additional support or would like to discuss cases/knowledge/business support or generally anything behaviour related. I found Caroline very friendly and approachable and she never made me feel that I was asking a stupid question. I feel this course has supported me in building my knowledge to work towards full certification. Thank you Caroline.

by Kerrie Lissack 25/09/2025

I loved the set of the course and how accessible it was – Caroline provided lots of supportive feedback in 1:1 sessions and I really enjoyed the online sessions, especially seeing the real life case studies and the discussions with other students. While I was not able to attend the live sessions, I did not feel I missed out as I was able to re-watch them at my own pace and this helped me to process and reflect on the sessions. The content on the course is easy-to-follow and links to further reading which I found so helpful. I found the 1:1 sessions really helpful as it allowed for further in-depth exploration of any points raised on the course and also my own interests. The course has helped me build my confidence in cat behaviour and confirmed my desire to pursue a new career as a CAB. I would highly recommend this course – it has life time access which is amazing – I will continue to be coming back to the content and the library of resources for many years to come!

by Claire Kealey 24/09/2025

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on this course! I had been looking for an interactive course with 1:1 support, with a tutor who has the same ethos and passion I have for feline health and welfare – well I found it!

Caroline is easy to talk to, supportive and highly knowledgeable. The course itself is easy to follow with additional links and resources. Having the ability to shadow a behaviour consult with Caroline is invaluable and her support sessions really do set this course apart from others online.

by Silvia Fracchia 18/09/2025

As expected, this mentorship was a great opportunity to learn from an extremely talented and experienced behaviourist.
Caroline’s courses are simply great, enjoyable and packed with lots of useful information, both applied and theoretical.
She is an amazing mentor and I found the 1-1 coaching hours as well as the shadowing incredibly useful for further developing as a behaviour consultant.

by Nikki McLeod 16/03/2025

This course has been so helpful for me working towards ABTC CAB status. The 121s were literally lifesaving with regards to my personal circumstances and Caroline has been so patient and understanding.

by Estela Castro 19/12/2024

An amazing course and amazing teacher! I have learned a lot and it has also made me more interested in behavioral problems. Definitely worth it

by Claire Stares 14/11/2024

The Feline Behaviour Counselling Mentorship Programme exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone pursuing a career in feline behaviour or working with cats in any capacity. It covers a comprehensive range of behavioural topics but with a focus on practical, real-world applications, so it complemented the knowledge I had gained studying for my PG Diploma in Clinical Animal Behaviour and has given me the confidence to start taking cases and build my behaviour consulting business. The opportunity to sit in on live consultations was a particular highlight, as this gave me valuable insight into professional practice, including how to manage client’s expectations, approach sensitive topics in a tactful, non-judgemental way, and adapt treatment plans to take into account clients’ individual circumstances and factors which may impact their compliance. I really appreciated the interactive nature of the programme, with the opportunity to not only benefit from Caroline’s extensive experience and wisdom but also to learn from guest speakers and my fellow mentees during the live sessions. The programme has so much added value, from access to the comprehensive resource library to the 1:1 sessions with Caroline, whom I cannot thank enough for her advice, support and encouragement. This mentorship has left me feeling well-prepared, confident, and inspired to start my career as a feline behaviourist and provide cat guardians with effective, evidence-based support.

by Laura Smith 13/11/2024

Caroline is a super mentor and teacher, she covers a lot of great topics on cat behaviour and has plenty of research articles available to help further a students knowledge in her awesome library.

by Victoria Jarman 10/10/2024

Another excellent course, easy to follow and packed with information. Ideal for anyone interested in Feline Behaviour.
Caroline is friendly, helpful and easy to approach for advice. I would highly recommend this or any of the courses offered!

by Beverley Mossop 04/10/2024

Fun and hugely informative course for anyone interested in feline behaviour. I can;t wait to put my new knowledge into practice. Caroline is a great tutor!

by Kim Sacker 17/09/2024

A thorough look at all aspects of feline behaviour and how cats are affected by a number of factors. Use of up to date research papers and peer reviewed cases fills each lesson and encourages a read around each subject. The interactive sessions are a great way to communicate with others on the course and with Caroline herself. A must for all looking to learn a little more about feline behaviour

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Course includes

  • 14 Modules
  • Private Coaching & Group Discussions
  • Research, Articles & Handouts
  • 1 Assignment
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Lifetime Access
  • Help and Support

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