The Companion Animal Welfare Education Centre (CAWEC) is located in the Veterinary Faculty of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).

CAWEC's objectives are:

• Train veterinarians in the ethology of companion animals.
• Train ATVs, dog educators and other professionals in the behavior and welfare of companion animals.
• Educate owners about the behavior and welfare of their pets.
• Carry out applied research projects in the field of behavior and welfare of companion animals.
• Carry out specific training programs for companies related to small animal veterinary medicine.

How do we carry them out?

• Information based on scientific evidence and practical application.
• Teaching courses and seminars.
• Publication of documents.
• Design, fulfilment and monitoring of scientific studies.

CAWEC, together with FAWEC and ZAWEC, is part of AWEC (Animal Welfare Education Centre), which brings together veterinarians and other professionals with a recognized experience in animal welfare, both for pets, farm and zoo animals.