Unwanted behaviour in companion animals can develop for many reasons. All animals are individuals, with different genetic input and early and later life experiences that shape how they respond to the world around them and everything within this. It can therefore be difficult or unhelpful to generalise about any unwanted behaviour and means to address this.

Those working as Clinical Animal Behaviourists apply the science of animal behaviour in order to understand and modify undesirable, problematic or dangerous behaviour in individual animals. They work in collaboration with Veterinary Surgeons so that any known or potential links between behaviour and health are incorporated into the behaviour evaluation and treatment plan. As well as being ethical, treatment plans are therefore based on best practice and scientific evidence.

The Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC) is a professional body which nurtures the wellbeing and relationships between animals and their caregivers by promoting best practice in the field of evidence-based clinical animal behaviour. It provides a resource for animal caregivers seeking empathetic help, advice and information regarding the behaviour of their animals, and it promotes ongoing development of accredited practitioners and those working towards accreditation through mentoring, supportive fellowship and professional development opportunities.

FAB Clinicians promotes the highest standards of practice in clinical animal behaviour and supports independent accreditation of clinical animal behaviourists. In the UK, we conform to standards set by CCAB Certification and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).​