CONDUCT
Katey follows a minimally or least intrusive, empowerment ethos to all animals and owners she works with. This method is competence based requiring the professional to work with positive reinforcement and eliminate the use of punishment when working with the animal and the owner. All professionals adhering to this code are required to continually educate themselves pursuing and maintaining their own competence to ensure adequate application. Katey regularly attends events and conferences to keep her knowledge up to date.
In addition, Katey is governed by strict codes of conduct by the organisations she is a member of. Katey keeps up to date with the most recent scientific developments and works closely with veterinarians. Katey is recommended by many in the local area.
PROGRESSIVE REINFORCEMENT TRAINING FOUNDED IN SCIENCE. RULED BY ETHICS
Progressive Reinforcement Training essentially means teaching animals by rewarding desired behaviours and excluding the intentional use of physical or psychological intimidation. This echo’s the ethos of Katey’s work conduct and Katey adheres to this manifesto.
CLINICAL MEMBERSHIPS
CLINICAL ANIMAL BEHAVIOURIST
FULL MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PET BEHAVIOUR COUNSELLORS.
Katey has completed the necessary academic requirements to degree or higher, and has the practical experience necessary for full membership of the APBC providing behaviour support for cat and dog owners.
CANDIDATE (PRE-REGISTERED) MEMBER OF THE FELLOWSHIP OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR CLINICIANS
Katey has completed the necessary academic requirements to degree or higher, and is gaining the practical experience necessary for full membership of the APBC and the FABC .
ABTC REGISTERED CLINICAL ANIMAL BEHAVIOURIST
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED BEHAVIOUR ADJUSTMENT TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Katey trained with Grisha Stewart to become a Certified Behaviour Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI) IN 2014. Certification validates the individuals expertise to correctly instruct and implement the method to create change. CBATIs are skilled in antecedent arrangement, canine body language, lead skills and fundamentals of desensitisation and counter-conditioning.VETERINARY MEMBERSHIPS
RCVS REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) able to practice in the UK. Nurses are registered on the basis of their educational qualifications and continued ethical and professional good standing.
BVNA FULL MEMBER
For RVN’s only. Promoting animal health and welfare through the ongoing development of professional excellence in veterinary nursing.TRAINING MEMBERSHIP
APDT FULL MEMBER
Membership number 01204. Promoting principles of kindness, fairness and effectiveness and are in keeping with modern learning theory.
PPG INTERNATIONAL FULL MEMBER
Pet Professional Guild International represent pet industry professionals who are committed to results based, science based, force-free training and pet care.