Behavior Teams

A New Program to Help and Support You

Working with pets can be one of the most pleasurable and fun careers, but it can also be lonely, challenging, and emotionally draining.

Coordinating with clients, veterinarians, and other pet professionals can leave you feeling like you have run the gamut of an assault course. And it can be challenging for both pet guardians and pet professionals to gain access to competent and qualified training and behavior professionals.

Let’s stop, think, and change the way we work with our colleagues and clients. 

**You do not need to be a PPG member to learn more about Behavior Teams **

No More Burnout!

Behavior Teams was developed to facilitate teams of behavior experts and pet professionals who work together to support pets and their people with behavior and training programs.

Why We Need Behavior Teams

• Working in isolation can be a hindrance: Behavior professionals often work in isolation from tactical support groups, such as those available to other professionals. For example, a trainer or behavior consultant may not have access to or a positive working relationship with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, which may hinder case management progress.
• Limited number of board-certified VBs: Currently, there are a limited number of board-certified veterinary behaviorists; on average, fewer than three operate in each state.
• Lack of industry regulation: The training and behavior industry is not regulated and does not require licensing or formal education. Due to a lack of confidence and trust, professionals are hindered in their ability to recruit, network, and refer cases to other professionals.
• Nonexistent collaboration tools: There is no working model for behavior professionals to network, refer to, and work on cases together based on a hierarchy of education and skills.
• Disconnect between diagnosis and treatment plan: There is a disconnect between the academic side of diagnosing behavior cases and the tactical implementation of relevant behavior and training modification programs.
• Less experienced professionals need more support: There is a need for case management support and supervision for less experienced behavior professionals, rather than professionals “going it alone” working outside their competency areas.

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Once you have done that, you can then complete the form to join Behavior Teams. Click here to learn more about the program