Credentialed Membership

Credentialed Members are Supporting Members of the IAABC who have passed one (or more!) of our rigorous examinations, exhibiting excellence in knowledge and application of behavior change principles. IAABC credentials are recognized internationally and independently accredited by two certifying bodies.

As a Credentialed Member, you qualify to be listed in our Consultant Directory, to use your credential-specific logo, and to mentor other IAABC members. In addition, the Board of Directors allocates spots specifically for credentialed members each year.

Most of our information regarding credentialing can be found on our Credentialing page.

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Membership Criteria

You cannot apply directly to be a Credentialed Member. Supporting Members become credentialed when they pass an IAABC examination. Credentialed members must meet the following requirements:

Age 18+
Agree to comply with LIMA and the Joint Standards of Practice
Professionally practicing in animal behavior
Be a current Supporting Member
Pass an IAABC credentialing examination

If you are logged into your member account, you can click below to apply for a credential.

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Member Testimonials

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Here I get support, information and training on current, evidence-based knowledge. A great community of international consultants offers great exchange on each relevant topic to support each other helping animals, their owners or even organizations that take care of animals of different species.

By Sylvia Czarnecki, Certified Horse Behavior Consultant
I am proud and honored to be certified by, a member of, and educator for the IAABC. I consider the organization to be the industry standard for well-rounded, quality, ethical animal behavior information that is disseminated in a supportive, effective, collaborative environment. The IAABC works very hard to produce not only quantity of educational resources, but also quality.

By Katenna Jones, Certified Dog & Cat Behavior Consultant
As a member, I get to network with experts in my field all over the world. This allows me to expand my knowledge in cat behavior as well as shelter behavior. As the feline behavior manager in an open intake shelter, this opportunity to learn from the best has allowed me to ensure the mental health and behavior needs are met for the cats in our care. The IAABC is the "go to" place for people all over the world to find experts in animal behavior. As a certified member my profile is available for the public to view. Since I earned my certification, I've seen my private business almost triple.

By Lisa Stemcosky, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant
IAABC has been an invaluable learning tool for both myself and staff. As a shelter professional, the webinars provide relevant and up to date information to be used in multiple formats. The online convenience allows for continuing education, minus the travel.The mentorship programs are nothing short of amazing, including the pricing . This organization is always looking forward and growing.

By Amy Schindler, Shelter Behavior Affiliate