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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/
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