Helping Companion Animals Worldwide
It can be hard to find a source of reliable animal behavior advice. Providing evidence-based resources for the general public fills that need and improves the lives of their pets. Here's how we help extend up to date, industry best practices to the final stakeholders in our important mission.
Introducing our Newest Resource!
Understanding our clients and having the tools to work with them compassionately and inclusively is critical to the work of animal trainers and behavior consultants. We are thrilled to introduce the first industry-specific toolkit for working with LGBTQ+ clients.
This toolkit will be available to the general public for a limited time, and then will be provided as a benefit of IAABC membership. Go to the LGBTQ+ Toolkit page.
Free Posters
Anyone is free to download and print or share on social media our cat, dog, and horse posters as long as the images are not modified in any way and they are not used for resale. These posters are available in multiple languages. If you need a language that is not listed, contact us.
Social Media
IAABC is active in several social media outlets to bring awareness of the animal behavior profession to the general public, to share information and resources for people working in animal behavior, and to highlight our members. Follow us on all our channels to get the most out of our hard working PR team.
Consultant Locator
Do you need help with YOUR pet? The IAABC has credentialed experts in over 60 countries worldwide who are trained in humane, science-based practice. Look up someone near to you or find someone not-so-near who offers virtual consultations.
Organization Locator
We have so much excellence to share with you! From trainers to veterinary offices to rescues or other non-profits, our organizational members serve the public with dedication to LIMA based practices. Take a look at the organizations near you!
Position Statements
IAABC serves as an industry leader by publishing official positions on various industry topics.
Support local governmental initiatives and best practices in your community or organization by providing an IAABC statement that provides professional guidance on topics such as breed specific legislation, dominance theory, industry regulation, and veterinary referrals.
Support local governmental initiatives and best practices in your community or organization by providing an IAABC statement that provides professional guidance on topics such as breed specific legislation, dominance theory, industry regulation, and veterinary referrals.
Articles
Want to know how to become a behavior consultant? Or how to find a trainer who you can trust?
Our series of articles about the animal behavior profession provide sound guidance for the general public to understand what type of help they may need, how to understand the animals they live with, and how to go from amateur to pro (with the support of IAABC, of course!).
Our series of articles about the animal behavior profession provide sound guidance for the general public to understand what type of help they may need, how to understand the animals they live with, and how to go from amateur to pro (with the support of IAABC, of course!).
Looking for Higher Education?
Our sister nonprofit, the IAABC Foundation, provides publicly available resources for the global animal behavior community.
IAABC Journal
The IAABC Foundation publishes an open access quarterly journal with peer-reviewed case studies and articles from expert practitioners in animal behavior. The newest issue as well as past publications are available online in both English and Spanish. With 25 issues to date, if you haven't heard of the Journal before, you are sure to enjoy sitting down with a cup of tea and a warm blanket to catch up!
Courses and Conferences
The IAABC Foundation offers a selection of instructed courses, mentorships, self-studies, and webinars available for purchase by the general public.In addition, the IAABC Foundation hosts several virtual conferences annually as well as an in-person conference spanning multi-species animal behavior topics. Don't miss it!