• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Animal Behavior College

Animal Behavior College

Where Animal Lovers Pursue Animal Careers

Feefo logo
Live chat
Live chat
800-795-3294
  • Alumni Login
    • Dog Obedience Program Alumni
    • Cat Training Program Alumni
    • Grooming Instruction Program Alumni
    • Veterinary Assistant Program Alumni
    • Veterinary Assistant Program (Canada)
    • Aquarium Maintenance Program Alumni
    • Zookeeper Assistant Program Alumni
    • Service Dog Trainer Alumni
  • Student Login
    • Cat Training Program
    • Dog Obedience Program
    • Grooming Instruction Program
    • Veterinary Assistant Program
    • Veterinary Assistant Program (Canada)
    • Aquarium Maintenance Program
    • Zookeeper Assistant Program
    • Service Dog Trainer
MENUMENU
  • Programs
    • Dog Obedience Instructor
      • Tuition
      • Curriculum
      • Alumni Benefits
      • Career
      • Certification
      • Success Stories
      • Students Saving Lives
      • Find A Dog Trainer
    • Veterinary Assistant
      • Tuition
      • Curriculum
      • Alumni Benefits
      • Careers
      • Success Stories
    • Grooming Instruction Program
      • Tuition
      • Curriculum
      • Alumni Benefits
      • Careers
      • Success Stories
      • Find A Pet Groomer
    • On Campus Dog Trainer Program
      • Traditional Classroom Environment in Los Angeles California
      • Enroll Using Your Military Benefits
    • Continuing Education
      • Short Term Programs
    • Cat Management and Training
      • Tuition
      • Curriculum
      • Alumni Benefits
      • Careers
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Find A Cat Trainer
    • Aquarium Maintenance (online)
      • Tuition
      • Curriculum
      • Alumni Benefits
      • Career
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Salary Information
      • What Is an Aquarist?
    • Zookeeper Assistant Program
      • Tuition
      • Curriculum
      • Alumni Benefits
      • Career
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Service Dog Trainer Program
      • Tuition
      • Curriculum
      • Career
      • Alumni Benefits
      • Education & Experience Requirements
  • Military Benefits
  • GI Bill® Benefits
  • Locations
  • Jobs
    • Find a Job
    • Post a Job
    • Animal Career Resources
  • About ABC
        • About Animal Behavior College
        • Our Expert Faculty
        • Press, News & Info
        • Press Releases
        • BPPE Disclosures
        • Animal Behavior College FAQ
        • Contact Us
        • Why ABC?
        • Students Saving Lives
        • Licensure, Ratings & Approvals
        • Sponsors & Associates
        • Gift Certificates
  • Blog
  • Affiliates
  • Alumni Login
    • Dog Obedience Program Alumni
    • Cat Training Program Alumni
    • Grooming Instruction Program Alumni
    • Veterinary Assistant Program Alumni
    • Veterinary Assistant Program (Canada)
    • Aquarium Maintenance Program Alumni
    • Zookeeper Assistant Program Alumni
    • Service Dog Trainer Alumni
  • Student Login
    • Cat Training Program
    • Dog Obedience Program
    • Grooming Instruction Program
    • Veterinary Assistant Program
    • Veterinary Assistant Program (Canada)
    • Aquarium Maintenance Program
    • Zookeeper Assistant Program
    • Service Dog Trainer Program

Animal Behavior College to Offer New Cat Training Program

Heather Rupe, PR & Brand Reputation Ambassador
(214) 957-4056  (direct)
heather.rupe@AnimalBehaviorCollege.com

Find us on Social Media:
  • On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalBehaviorCollege
  • On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalbehaviorcollege/
  • On Twitter: https://twitter.com/animalbehaviorc
  • On TikTok: @animalbehaviorcollege

Santa Clarita, Calif., March 27, 2017 — Cat owners face some of the same behavioral challenges as their canine counterparts. Frustrating behaviors such as aggression, biting, scratching and having accidents in the house have led many to seek expert advice. With more than 40 percent of dog owners also having cats, professional dog trainers have seen an increased demand for feline behavior counseling services. Due to these facts and that there are 85.8 million cats in the United States kept as pets according to the 2015-2016 American Pet Products Association National Owners Survey (APPA, Animal Behavior College will introduce a core Cat Training Program in April.

“At one time many people didn’t believe cats could be trained because they are generally more independent than dogs,” said Steven Appelbaum, president and CEO of Animal Behavior College. “Cats can learn every bit as quickly as dogs. Our new program is designed for our Dog Obedience Program graduates, dog trainers and anyone who wants to offer their cat owner clients solutions that address a myriad of common and treatable unwanted behaviors.”

The Cat Training Program teaches cat lovers everything they need to know about cats and how to train them, including learning theories, training tools, preventing unwanted behaviors, safety techniques and practices, behavior management, feline care and nutrition and business building. It also includes a shelter practicum, pet first aid and CPR certification. The distance learning program will take a student between 8 to 12 months to complete.

“The Program provides invaluable knowledge to those who wish to add a comprehensive understanding of feline behavior to their training repertoire,” said Crystallynn Hetlinger, ABC’s Animal Behaviorist and contributing curriculum author. “The modification techniques contained in the curriculum are useful in a variety of practical professional settings.”

Aside from cat lovers and dog trainers, the school will also market this program to veterinary professionals who wish to offer cat-training options to their clients. Upon completing the program, participants will be certified by ABC as Animal Behavior College Certified Cat Trainers (ABCCT).

With pet cats outnumbering dogs (77.8 million dogs to 85.8 million cats), the Cat Training Program provides participants with invaluable knowledge, which in turn enhances their service offerings and can help build their businesses. Animal Behavior College believes learning how to manage, train and treat cat behaviors can be a profitable venture.

“The APPA estimates that pet owners in the U.S. will spend an estimated $62.75 billion on their pets this year alone,” Appelbaum said. “Pet owners are expected to spend $5.73 billion on training and other services. We believe there is an untapped market for cat behavior and training skills, which makes this an excellent opportunity for dog trainers to grow their business and for career changers to start a business.”

For more information about the Cat Behavior and Training Program or to become a pet groomer, dog trainer or veterinary assistant, please visit the website, or call 1-800-795-3294.

###

About Animal Behavior College
Animal Behavior College is the largest school for professional dog trainers in the U.S. Since its inception in 1998, the college has certified and graduated more than 13,450 professional dog trainers through the Dog Obedience Program. ABC also offers certifications through the Grooming Instruction Program and the Veterinary Assistant Program, as well as six Short-Term Programs on an array of relevant subjects.

Primary Sidebar

  • Main
    • Locations
    • Affiliates
    • Find A Dog Trainer
    • Find A Pet Groomer
    • Find a Cat Trainer
    • Post a Job
    • Evolution of ABC
  • Dog Trainer Program
    • Program
    • Tuition
    • Curriculum
    • Student Login
  • Veterinary Assistant Program
    • Program
    • Tuition
    • Curriculum
    • Student Login
  • Dog Groomer Program
    • Program
    • Tuition
    • Curriculum
    • Student Login
  • Cat Trainer Program
    • Program
    • Tuition
    • Curriculum
    • Student Login
  • Aquarium Maintenance Program
    • Program
    • Tuition
    • Curriculum
    • Student Login
  • Zookeeper Assistant Program
    • Program
    • Tuition
    • Curriculum
    • Student Login
  • Service Dog Trainer Program
    • Program
    • Tuition
    • Curriculum
    • Education & Experience Requirements

Footer

Apex Career School - A subsidiary of Animal Behavior College


Interested in a career outside of the animal industry?
Visit our subsidiary school!

bbb logo

Rating A+ The BBB only accredits the business management of a school, not the quality of the curriculum, or training programs.

STATE LICENSURE AND APPROVAL
Animal Behavior College is a private vocational school approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (www.bppe.ca.gov) under the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 and Title 5. California Code of Regulations Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education. The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education approval means that this institution and its operation comply with the standards established under the law for occupational instruction by private postsecondary educational institutions. Institutional approval is subject to continual review and the institution must reapply for approval every five years.
DISCLAIMER
Please be advised that Animal Behavior College ("ABC") is the exclusive entity authorized to provide certifications and/or degrees from Animal Behavior College. Moreover, such certifications and/or degrees are only conferred by ABC following a student's completion of an ABC-administered program. No other entity or individual has authority to confer certifications and/or degrees on ABC's behalf. Any other entity or individual who attempts to do so is acting without express or implied authority from ABC.
GI BILL® TRADEMARK ATTRIBUTION
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Click here to view Animal Behavior College’s Annual Reports
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
Animal Behavior College, 27509 Avenue Hopkins, First Floor, Valencia CA 91355-3910 Contact Us
© 2000 - 2023 Animal Behavior College. Questions? email@animalbehaviorcollege.com
loading

Please wait while you are redirected to the right page...

Please share your location to continue.

Check our help guide for more info.

share your location