What is a certified applied animal behaviourist (CAAB)?

Kate is a Board Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist (CAABs) through the Animal Behavior Society. CAABs are scientists, educators, or other animal professionals with an advanced academic background (PhD) in the principles of animal behaviour. Applied animal behaviourists study the causes, functions, development and evolution of behaviour in wild, captive or companion animals. CAABs must engage in continued education and professional development to maintain their certification and are, therefore, very well equipped to provide you and your pet with the best help available in the field of animal behaviour.

At present, anyone in Australia can refer to themselves as a “Behaviourist” or “Animal Behaviourist” with qualifications varying from none to a TAFE Certificate level qualification through to a University undergraduate degree up to a PhD. For this reason it’s extremely important to do your research to ensure that you’re getting the best help for you and your pet.