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Dogtivities can help
An initial assessment and individual sessions will assist you to work with your canine companion to address the problems you are experiencing.
Why don’t I call myself a K9 Behaviouralist, Behaviourist or Psychologist?
I am not a qualified veterinarian and the industry is unregulated in Australia.
Dog Trainer, Dog Behaviourist, Dog Behaviour Specialist, Dog Psychologist, Dog Behaviour Consultant are titles that people can use without holding any qualification in Australia at this time.
https://dogsaustralia.org.au/expert-advice/how-to-be-a-dog-trainer/
The only accredited courses for the training of pet dogs in Australia include Cert IV in Animal Behaviour and Training (current course) and Cert III in Dog Behaviour and Training (unavailable since 31 Dec 2019). (This information is correct as at 01/01/24)
There are other qualifications which relate to a dogs care but not specific to behaviour and training such as Cert III or Diploma in Animal Care Services, Animal Studies, Animal Technology and Companion Animal Services.
Overseas, a person can use the title behaviouralist if they hold qualifications approved in that country, which include a Batchelor’s degree in biological or behavioural science and combined with registration to a recognized organisation.
My Qualifications
My qualifications are recognized in Australia.
I am nationally accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and have many years’ of multi disciplined professional experience which provide me with a working understanding of ‘Behaviourism’ and other behaviour theories.
2008 Cert III in Dog Behaviour and Training
2011 Cert III in Security Operations
2015 Cert IV Mental Health
2015 Cert IV Alcohol and Other Drugs
2016 Diploma Financial Counselling
2022 Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence
