The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Inc. is a professional association for the field of animal behavior consulting. The association represents the professional interests of behavior consultants throughout the world. It is involved with the problems, needs and changing patterns of animal-owner relationships, and helps to ensure that the public's needs are met by trained practitioners. The association provides the tools and resources animal behavior professionals need to succeed. It works tirelessly to nourish the animal-human bond.

The association's members meet rigorous standards for education and training and are held to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Clinical members qualify as Certified Animal Behavior Consultants (CABC). They work with multiple species, including dogs, cats, horses, birds and other animals. They have met the highest standards of the profession for education and clinical experience. Associate members are consultants in clinical practice, on the path to Clinical membership.

The IAABC facilitates research, theory development and education. It develops standards for education and training, professional ethics, and the clinical practice of animal behavior consulting. The IAABC publishes a scholarly Journal and develops brochures that inform the public about the field of animal behavior consulting.

The International Association of Dog Behavior Consultants (IADBC). www.iadbc.org is a division of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Other divisions of the IAABC center on behavior consulting for cats, parrots, horses, and service animals.

Visit them on-line at http://www.iaabc.org/