Approved CEU Listings

This page features continuing education opportunities that have been reviewed and approved for IAABC Continuing Education Units (CEUs). These courses meet the standards required to support ongoing professional development for animal behavior consultants. Please note that the IAABC does not host or manage these offerings—they are provided by independent education providers. New opportunities are added regularly, so check back often to find courses that match your interests and CEU needs.

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Course	Description	Date	Type	Speakers	CEUs
Dog bite injuries and behavioral projections: What we have learned about fatal attacks by following the evidence. IAABC Sponsor	"Jim's primary research and work over the last 20 years has been in the field of fatal (and serious) dog attacks-behavior, circumstances, investigation and evidence. This program will discuss the results of that work, including the facts, figures, and information gained and published in Jim's PhD dissertation - and (hopefully) pending book project. The information presented will range from what kind of dog is involved in fatalities, where and how they live, the profiles of both the attack behavior and the injuries inflicted, to geographic and socioeconomic concentration of incident...	- Dec. 31, 2027	Online / Remote Learning	James W. Crosby MS CBCC-KA	2.00
Taking a Behavior History IAABC Sponsor	(1.5 CEUs) From the 2016 IAABC Animal Behavior Conference. This webinar instructs on the process and recommendations for taking a behavior history with animal behavior consulting cases. About Dr. Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC Dr. Pachel received his veterinary degree from the University of MN in 2002 and worked as a general practitioner for two years in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area prior to the start of his behavior residency program. He operated a house-call behavior practice in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area until 2010 and became board certified by the American College of Vet...	Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2026	Online / Remote Learning	Dr. Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC	2.00
Animal Welfare Science: What's the Measure of IAABC Sponsor	A discussion of the fundamentals of animal welfare science. How is welfare effectively measured and interventions weighed?	Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2025	Online / Remote Learning	Brian Burton, CDBC and Sarah Fraser, CDBC	1.00
Dog-Human Aggression Case Studies IAABC Sponsor	Case studies of dog to human aggression.	Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2025	Online / Remote Learning	Trish McMillan, MSc, CDBC, ACCBC, CPDT-KA	1.00
ABA in Practice IAABC Sponsor	A guide to using applied behavior analysis in actual client practice. How is ABA effectively used from start to finish.	Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2025	Online / Remote Learning	Adria Karlsson, CDBC	1.00
Safety and Defensive Handling with Aggressive Dogs IAABC Sponsor	Do you work with dogs who have a history of aggression or have an interest in maximizing safety in aggression cases? Presented by Trish McMillan Loehr, MSc, CPDT-KA, CDBC and Michael Shikashio CDBC, “Safety and Defensive Handling with Aggressive Dogs” details the precautions that maximize safety for trainers, behavior consultants, and shelter staff. How to safely work with dogs with a history of aggressive behavior using proactive planning, defensive handling techniques, and leash handling skills are highlights of this webinar. Essential to anyone working with aggressive dogs, the effective...	Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2025	Online / Remote Learning	Michael Shikashio, CDBC and Trish McMillan, MSc, CDBC, CPDT-KA	1.00
Canine Fear-Based Aggression IAABC Sponsor	A review of the treatment and handling of fear-based aggression in dogs, including case studies, by noted veterinary behaviorist Dr. John Ciribassi. From the 2015 IAABC Animal Behavior Conference.	Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2025	Online / Remote Learning	Dr. John Ciribassi	1.00
Working Complex Aggression Cases IAABC Sponsor	When working complex aggression cases, there are many potential factors that can impact the probability of a positive prognosis. Success involves the behavior consultant’s ability to recognize, separate, rate, and address these factors. This webinar leads participants through an assessment rating process to determine prognosis then rethink plans to increase likelihood of success.	Dec. 31, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2025	Online / Remote Learning	Laurie Lawless, CDBC, CPDT-KA	2.00
Equine Enrichment IAABC Sponsor	An engaging presentation on equine enrichment which includes information about the benefits of providing a stimulating environment for your horse. Learn ways to increase forage time and strategies to encourage natural behaviors for all horses, including those on medical rest. Learn about the 5 categories of enrichment and view numerous examples of each. Learn how to provide enrichment for specific behavioral goals and monitor for safety.	Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2025	Online / Remote Learning	Tara Gifford	1.00
Feather Damaging Behavior IAABC Sponsor	Feather damaging behavior, FDB, is one of the most complex and often misunderstood problem behaviors in companion parrots. It’s sadly also one of the most common ones. In this presentation we will take a closer look at what FDB is; how the topography of the behavior can differ, possible causes, species differences and treatments. We’ll also talk about why cook-book solutions such as ”they need more toys!” can sometimes do a lot more harm than good. This one hour webinar covers the fundamentals of understanding this behavior and discusses real life cases.	Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2025	Online / Remote Learning	Pamela Clark, CVT	1.00
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