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Animal Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice

Please note, there is no auditing option for the Principles & Practice course. This course is availalable on the following dates:

Date Register

Course begins: February 13, 2018
Online meetings begin: Tuesday, 2/20 at 7pm Eastern and occur each Tuesday. SOLD OUT

Course begins: April 1, 2018
Online meetings begin: Sunday, 4/8 at 7pm Eastern and occur each Sunday
Mentored by Sarah Filipiak, CDBC SOLD OUT

Course begins: May 29, 2018
Online meetings begin: Tuesday, 6/5 at 8pm Eastern and occur each Tuesday
Mentored by Adria Karlsson Register for May 29

Course begins: June 24, 2018
Online meetings begin: Sunday, 7/1 at 7 pm Eastern and occur each Sunday
Mentored by Renee Hall Register for June 24

Date	Register
Course begins: February 13, 2018 Online meetings begin: Tuesday, 2/20 at 7pm Eastern and occur each Tuesday.	SOLD OUT
Course begins: April 1, 2018 Online meetings begin: Sunday, 4/8 at 7pm Eastern and occur each Sunday Mentored by Sarah Filipiak, CDBC	SOLD OUT
Course begins: May 29, 2018 Online meetings begin: Tuesday, 6/5 at 8pm Eastern and occur each Tuesday Mentored by Adria Karlsson	Register for May 29
Course begins: June 24, 2018 Online meetings begin: Sunday, 7/1 at 7 pm Eastern and occur each Sunday Mentored by Renee Hall	Register for June 24

Course Highlights

This course includes:

27 Renowned Experts in the Field
A Comprehensive Overview of Animal Behavior Consulting for All Species
The Only Course to Cover All Facets of Animal Behavior Consulting
Weekly On-Line Mentor Meetings for Ongoing Support and Further Learning
All Available on your computer, or via app, on your tablet or phone

The IAABC Animal Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice Course is a unique twelve-week, multi-module course providing a comprehensive overview of the many facets of animal behavior consulting for all species. The course is appropriate for experienced behavior consultants and practitioners as well as those newer to the field with a strong interest in animal behavior. The course features weekly on-line meetings with a Course Mentor discussing each learning module.

Presenters include:

Dr. Mary Burch; Dr. Dan Estep; Dr. Susan Friedman; Dr. Lore Haug; Dr. Suzanne Hetts; Dr. Karen Overall; Dr. Chris Pachel; Chirag Patel; Ken Ramirez; Kathy Sdao; Mychelle Blake; Veronica Boutelle; Kristin Buller, LSCW; Brian Burton; Steve Dale; Dr. Sheila D'Arpino; Jessica Dolce; Gail Fisher; Sarah Fraser; Dr. Evon Hekkala; Dr. Jessica Hekman; Dr. Elinor Karlsson; Theresa McKeon; Gina Phairas; Randi Rossman; Dr. Rise VanFleet; Miranda Workman

Topics covered include:

Learning Science; Applied Behavior Analysis; Functional Analysis and Intervention Design; Biology; Ethology; Genetics; Marker Training; Case Studies; Desensitization and Counter Conditioning; Program Management; Behavioral Medicine; LIMA Practices; TAGteach; Business Promotion and Social Media Strategies; Interpreting Scientific Studies; the Human Side of the Equation; Sheltering, Fostering and Enrichment; Animal Welfare Science; Compassion Fatigue

Students should expect to spend an average of 8-10 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and week's materials. Weekly group mentor meetings via video conference (scheduled for one evening per week in your time zone), and a multi-week functional assessment assignment are also requirements for successful completion of the course.

Required Reading:

How Dogs Learn by Drs. Burch & Bailey (this is not just for dogs!)
How 2 Train A ______ by Dr. Patricia Barlow-Irick

Requirements for the Course

Additional articles and links are also required reading throughout the course. These will be provided after the course begins.

In order to move through the course, you will need:

a stable Internet connection
a webcam for web chat meetings and a headset microphone if your computer audio isn't sufficient for online web meetings.
a working email address
the ability to open and read PDF files
The course content is designed to be accessed on any computer or mobile device that has Adobe Flash or HTML5 capability.
Mentor online weekly meetings are mandatory. Students who miss more than two meetings will not receive credit for the course.

Course price: $2,700

15% discount for IAABC members (please log in to your user account on IAABC.org to find the discount code)
15% discount for KPA members (contact KPA for your discount code)
Dogwise.com Principles & Practice discount code is IAABCPP

Online Course Cancellation Policy:

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 30 - 16 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

CEU Information

43 RACE Credits
36 CEUs for IAABC, and KPA
30 CEUs for CCPDT

This program 720-25887 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 43.00 CE Credits (43.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 43.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (43.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of:

Category One: Scientific
Category Two: Non-Scientific-Clinical
Category Three: Non-Scientific-Practice Management/Professional Development using the delivery method(s) of: Interactive-Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements.

For questions email courses@iaabc.org.

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I can not recommend this course highly enough. From the extensive course work, to the brilliant lecturers and the supporting, knowledgeable mentors IAABC has really provided the industry with a cutting edge course. I am thoroughly looking forward to participating in more IAABC courses in future."

-- Kim Domerofski

As a course mentor (and someone who has made a career of teaching and training people and dogs for over 40 years), I have gotten a tremendous amount out of participating in this phenomenal course. It has supported, clarified and reminded me about things I know, but even more importantly, has provided new insights and new information from an outstanding group of professionals on the cutting edge of animal (and people) learning. As someone who has been in the field of animal training and behavior consulting for years, I can attest to the fact that this course is the best thing to happen to our profession -- bar none!"

Gail Fisher, CDBC
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Author of THE THINKING DOG

The IAABC Principles and Practices course is a must for any trainer interested in behavior consulting or starting to accept more difficult behavior cases."

-- Lauren Novack

Lee Stone

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

This group of amazing Professionals enveloped me in such an accepting atmosphere, which provided and continues to provide, resources and skills, to lift me up to the challenges we all face in this profession. As a new member I feel they have produced a nurturing atmosphere for someone like me to succeed.

Ann Dahlen Laughing Mutts LLC

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 IAABC Shelter Affiliate Member

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 Jones Animal Behavior

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 Feline Behavior Manager

I am very impressed with the educational opportunities offered by IAABC. Members get free streaming webinars (many of them lectures from their conferences) with CEUs that count towards re-certification. There are a broad range of topics by presenters from a variety of backgrounds. Continuing education is important to me and IAABC offers many opportunities for continuing education.

Joanne Oliva-Purdy, Ph.D. Feline Behavior Manager

For those dedicated to the enrichment of animal lives through professional pursuit or academia the IAABC is an invaluable asset

Shannan Skitch IAABC Supporting Member

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