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Emeritus Members  

We are proud to recognize our retired IAABC members who continue to support the IAABC and the profession with their wisdom and experience. Emeritus members no longer take behavior cases, but may accept speaking and writing engagements.
 

Kim Bear, Retired

kimbearfl@gmail.com
Ms. Bear accepts speaking and writing engagements. 

Heide Coppotelli, Ph.D. CDBC Retired

goodshepherd@citcom.net
Dr. Coppotelli accepts speaking and writing engagements. 

Barbara Handelman, M. Ed. CDBC Retired

barbarahandelman@mac.com
Mrs Handelman does not accept speaking engagements, and does accept writing engagements. 

Flip Biondi, Retired

NONE
Mrs. Biondi does not accept speaking or writing engagements. 

Suzanne Rogers, CHBC Retired, active in animal welfare

suzanne@hbcforlife.org
Mrs. Rogers accepts speaking and writing engagements. 

Marguerite Floyd, CPBC Retired

mdfloyd@gmail.com
Mrs. Floyd does not accept speaking engagements and does accept writing engagements. 

Nan Arthur, CDBC Retired

info@beaconofhopedogs.com
Mrs. Arthur does not accept speaking engagements and does accept writing engagements. 

 


 

 


 

Tara McLaughlin, CDBC Retired

gooddogtraining@gmail.com
Ms. McLaughlin does not accept speaking or writing engagements.

Charlotte Peltz, CABC Retired

charlotte@charpeltz.com
Ms. Peltz accepts speaking and writing engagements.

Patricia Wiltse, ACDBC Retired

pwiltse1@rochester.rr.com
Ms. Wiltse accepts speaking and writing engagements.

Meredith Lunn, CDBC Retired

k9talk@comcast.net
Ms. Lunn accepts speaking and writing engagements.

Richard Polsky, Ph.D., CDBC Retired

richardhenrypolsky@gmail.com

Dr. Polsky accepts speaking and writing engagements.

James O'Heare, CDBC CPBC Retired

jamesoheare@gmail.com

Mr. O'Heare accepts speaking and writing engagements.


 



 

Applying for Emeritus Status 

Have you retired from the field, but wish to maintain your credentials? 

To apply for emeritus membership, please fill out this FORM.

 

Member Testimonials

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.

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.

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.

Lisa Stemcosky, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant

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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.

Amy Schindler, Shelter Behavior Affiliate