Benefits of Membership

All members have access to educational and networking opportunities on our general and species-specific email discussion groups, Certified and Associate members are eligible to vote, use the IAABC logo, maintain a listing in our online Consultant Locator, and receive a 10% discount off purchases from select book sellers.

How to apply for membership

1. Download the application for membership.
2. Complete the application and return it to applications@iaabc.org. We do not accept applications by mail.
3. The applications fees are: Supporting - $50, Associate - $75, Certified - $125
4. Use the PayPal button to send the application fee. You do not need a Paypal account to pay with Paypal. Be sure to include your name and the category of membership for which you are applying in the "notes" area of the Paypal form. If you prefer you can contact treasurer@iaabc.org to arrange to send a check.

Thank you for your interest in joining the IAABC. We will be accepting applications for Supporting membership ONLY until July, after which time we will once again be accepting applications for Associate and Certified membership. Please write to info@iaabc.org if you have any questions.

Membership Categories

Certified
Annual Dues: $125.00

Certified members are members who have demonstrated competency in all core areas of competency.

Minimum requirements for certification are a minimum of 3 years and 1500 hours in animal behavior consulting; 500 hours minimum of verifiable advanced instruction/education related to the core areas of competency and the ability to communicate clearly through written work and case studies. 

Associate
Annual Dues: $75

To qualify for Associate membership, applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma; 300 hours in behavior consulting with their species of choice; a CPDT or equivalent knowledge and experience in 2 out of 5 core areas of competency, one of those areas being species-specific.

Supporting
Annual Dues: $50

Supporting membership is open to professionals in fields related to animal behavior consulting and others who support the IAABC mission and values. To apply download the application form, complete, and mail to membership@iaabc.org

You can pay the application fee here: