Member Benefits
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Before joining, please read our LIMA definition to self-assess whether you are in compliance.
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Supporting MemberOpen to all
$100 /year membership dues
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Student MemberBy application only
One-year discounted membership
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Organizational MemberBy application only
$275 /year dues (includes one Supporting membership)
+ additional participant memberships 25% off
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Credentialed MemberMembers Only: By examination only
$125-225 examination fee
$150/year membership dues
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Official Recognition |
We welcome all in the profession of animal behavior as Supporting Members.
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Students in academic and professional programs receive a one-year discounted non-voting membership.
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Legally operating organizations may join as a group of participants.
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After joining as a Supporting Member, you may take an exam to become credentialed
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| Use of IAABC Membership Logos | ||||
| Referrals and recognition through listing in the Consultant Locator | conditional on participant credentials | |||
| Title Designation | ||||
Access to the IAABC Member Area |
Supporting Member |
Student Member |
Organizational Member |
Credentialed Member |
| Access to IAABC handout library | ||||
| Discounts at select vendors including Karen Pryor Academy & Dogwise | ||||
| Access to employment opportunities on job board | ||||
| Discounts on IAABC Foundation courses, conferences and programs | ||||
| Business resource library & training curriculum | ||||
| CEU tracker to record completed continuing education | ||||
| Opportunity to post in member to member marketing forum | once per month | once per month | once per week | once per month |
Networking & Professional Development |
Supporting Member |
Student Member |
Organizational Member |
Credentialed Member |
| Free access to live professional development and peer networking video conferences | ||||
| Free online CEU video education | ||||
| Membership in online discussion forums | ||||
| Member directory to connect with other consultants | ||||
| Research, working group & volunteer opportunities | ||||
| Ability to run/serve in organizational leadership positions |
participant members only |
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| Vote on IAABC issues |
participant members only |
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Organizational Member Benefits |
Supporting Member |
Student Member |
Organizational Member |
Credentialed Member |
| 15% discount on credentialing applications | ||||
| 10% client discount on IAABC membership | ||||
| Submit additional business location in consultant locator | credentialed members only | |||
| Posting in member-to-member marketing forum weekly instead of monthly | ||||
| Opportunity to provide a featured IAABC organizational member discount | ||||
| Exclusive organizational member forum access and professional development opportunities facilitated by IAABC staff |
Member Designations
| Members may apply for more than one credential, but only one examination may be open at a time. Membership dues are based on the highest credential obtained. | |||
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| Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) |  |
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| Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC) | |
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| Certified Equine Behavior Consultant (CEBC) | |
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| Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant (CPBC) | |
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| Certified Animal Behavior Consultant (CABC)** | |
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| Certified in Shelter Behavior - Dog (CSB-D) | |
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| Certified in Shelter Behavior - Cat (CSB-C) | |
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| Accredited Dog Trainer (IAABC-ADT) | |
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| Shelter Behavior Affiliate (SBA) | |
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**this designation can be earned only by passing three different Certified examinations
"Here I get support, information and training on current, evidence-based knowledge. IAABC provides free webinars and content to earn member CEUs and also a lot of great stuff for further education like mentorships and online courses that I can highly recommend! A great community of international consultants offers great exchange on each relevant topic to support each others helping animals, their owners or even organisations that take care of animals of different species.”
Sylvia Czarnecki
Horse Behavior Consultant
Ethical Commitment
IAABC members must respect the [enter text]. Prospective members should read the Code of Ethics before submitting an application. Each application requires a signature of commitment to the Code of Ethics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find information about the IAABC Application process and assistance on how to complete my application?
The IAABC Application Handbook is available for free to all members to assist them in the application process. All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the IAABC Application Handbook, and all published policies and practices found on the IAABC website including LIMA and the Code of Ethics prior to submitting their application.
What work may be considered animal behavior consulting experience for the Certified level application?
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What is the application process like?
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What does a Scenario look like and how is it scored?
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Member Benefits
All our members are bound by the Joint Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics,
which include a commitment to using LIMA, the Least Intrusive,
Minimally Aversive effective intervention when working with animals and their human companions. Before joining, please read our
LIMA definition and guidelines to better understand this
requirement and to self-assess whether you are in compliance.
Supporting Member
Sign Up
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Open to all
$100 /year membership dues |
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We welcome all in the profession of animal behavior as Supporting Members.
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Type of Benefit |
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| Use of IAABC Membership Logos | |
Access to the IAABC Member Area, Including: |
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| Access to IAABC handout library | |
| Discounts at select vendors including Karen Pryor Academy &s; Dogwise | |
| Access to employment opportunities on job board | |
| Member directory to connect with other consultants | |
| Business resource library and training curriculum | |
| CEU tracker to record completed continuing education | |
| Opportunity to post in member to member marketing forum | once per month |
Networking &s; Professional Development |
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| Free access to live professional development and peer networking video conferences | |
| Free online CEU video education | |
| Membership in online discussion forums | |
| Discounts on IAABC Foundation courses, conferences and programs | |
| Research, working group &apms; volunteer opportunities | |
| Ability to run/serve in organizational leadership positions | |
| Vote on IAABC issues | |
Student Member
Apply
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By application only
One-year discounted membership |
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We welcome all in the profession of animal behavior as Supporting Members.
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Type of Benefit |
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| Use of IAABC Membership Logos | |
Access to the IAABC Member Area, Including: |
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| Access to IAABC handout library | |
| Discounts at select vendors including Karen Pryor Academy &s; Dogwise | |
| Access to employment opportunities on job board | |
| Member directory to connect with other consultants | |
| Business resource library and training curriculum | |
| CEU tracker to record completed continuing education | |
| Opportunity to post in member to member marketing forum | once per month |
Networking &s; Professional Development |
|
| Free access to live professional development and peer networking video conferences | |
| Free online CEU video education | |
| Membership in online discussion forums | |
| Discounts on IAABC Foundation courses, conferences and programs | |
| Research, working group &s; volunteer opportunities | |
Organizational Member
Apply
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By application only
$275 /year base membership dues (includes one individual membership)
+ individual memberships at 15% off regular pricing
Discounts available for nonprofits |
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Legally operating organizations may join as a group of participants.
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Type of Benefit |
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| Use of IAABC Membership Logos | |
| Referrals and recognition through listing in the Consultant Locator | conditional |
Access to the IAABC Member Area, Including: |
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| Access to IAABC handout library | |
| Discounts at select vendors including Karen Pryor Academy &s; Dogwise | |
| Access to employment opportunities on job board | |
| Member directory to connect with other consultants | |
| Business resource library and training curriculum | |
| CEU tracker to record completed continuing education | |
| Opportunity to post in member to member marketing forum | unlimited |
Networking &s; Professional Development |
|
| Free access to live professional development and peer networking video conferences | |
| Free online CEU video education | |
| Membership in online discussion forums | |
| Discounts on IAABC Foundation courses, conferences and programs | |
| Research, working group &s; volunteer opportunities | |
| Ability to run/serve in organizational leadership positions | individual members only |
| Vote on IAABC issues | individual members only |
Organizational Member Benefits |
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| Discounts on credentialing applications | |
| Client discount on IAABC membership | |
| Submit multiple business locations in locator | |
| Posting in member-to-member marketing forum not limited to first of the month | |
| Opportunity to provide a featured IAABC member discount | |
| 50% discount on IAABC sponsorship program | |
| Exclusive organizational member forum access and professional development opportunities facilitated by IAABC staff | |
Credentialed Member
Sign Up for an Exam
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By examination only
$125-225
examination fee
$150/year membership dues
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After joining as a Supporting Member, you may take an exam to become credentialed
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|
Type of Benefit |
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| Use of IAABC Membership Logos | |
| Referrals and recognition through listing in the Consultant Locator | |
| Title Designation | |
Access to the IAABC Member Area, Including: |
|
| Access to IAABC handout library | |
| Discounts at select vendors including Karen Pryor Academy &s; Dogwise | |
| Access to employment opportunities on job board | |
| Member directory to connect with other consultants | |
| Business resource library and training curriculum | |
| CEU tracker to record completed continuing education | |
| Opportunity to post in member to member marketing forum | once per month |
Networking &s; Professional Development |
|
| Free access to live professional development and peer networking video conferences | |
| Free online CEU video education | |
| Membership in online discussion forums | |
| Discounts on IAABC Foundation courses, conferences and programs | |
| Research, working group &s; volunteer opportunities | |
| Ability to run/serve in organizational leadership positions | |
| Vote on IAABC issues | |