Welcome to the IAABC

We are multi-species, multi-national, and multi-lingual.

The IAABC supports animal trainers and behavior professionals at every career stage.

You have a place with us.

You may be...

helping out at your local shelter a few days a week
about to start a new animal care business
active in the veterinary field with behavior as a side passion
working in academia while maintaining a connection to active practice
committed to being a changemaker in the animal behavior industry
managing a full-time behavior consulting business with years of wisdom to share
coaching a youth animal sports program
formally studying behavior and trying to decide if this is the career for you

Whatever your situation, you'll find a community, resources, and support to help you be successful.

Ready to learn more about what we have to offer?

MEMBER BENEFITS

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