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Member Benefits



 
Type of Benefit
Supporting Member
Open to all
$100 /year membership dues

 

 

Student Member
By application only
One-year discounted membership
 
 
  

Organizational Member
By application only
 $275 /year dues (includes one Supporting membership)
 + additional participant memberships 25% off
 
 
 
Credentialed Member
Members Only: By examination only
$125-225 examination fee 
$150/year membership dues

 

 
 

Official Recognition

We welcome all in the profession of animal behavior as Supporting Members.
Students in academic and professional programs receive a one-year discounted non-voting membership.
Legally operating organizations may join as a group of participants.  
After joining as a Supporting Member, you may take an exam to become credentialed
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

Vote on IAABC issues  

participant members only

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.
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)    
Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC)    
Certified Equine Behavior Consultant (CEBC)    
Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant (CPBC)    
Certified Animal Behavior Consultant (CABC)**    
Certified in Shelter Behavior - Dog (CSB-D)    
Certified in Shelter Behavior - Cat (CSB-C)    
Accredited Dog Trainer (IAABC-ADT)    
Shelter Behavior Affiliate (SBA)    

**this designation can be earned only by passing three different Certified examinations

IAABC

"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

Supporting Member

Open to all
$100 /year membership dues
We welcome all in the profession of animal behavior as Supporting Members.

Type of Benefit

Use of IAABC Membership Logos

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 &apms; volunteer opportunities
Ability to run/serve in organizational leadership positions
Vote on IAABC issues

Student Member

By application only
One-year discounted membership
We welcome all in the profession of animal behavior as Supporting Members.

Type of Benefit

Use of IAABC Membership Logos

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

Organizational Member

By application only
$275 /year base membership dues (includes one individual membership)
+ individual memberships at 15% off regular pricing
Discounts available for nonprofits
Legally operating organizations may join as a group of participants.

Type of Benefit

Use of IAABC Membership Logos
Referrals and recognition through listing in the Consultant Locator conditional

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 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

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

By examination only
$125-225
examination fee
$150/year membership dues
After joining as a Supporting Member, you may take an exam to become credentialed

Type of Benefit

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