International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

Share your tips! We often say "every animal is an individual", and we know this extends to people, as well. When we work with our human clients, we must adjust our strategies to fit each person's needs. What are some ways you have adapted your approach to empower clients? #iaabc #behaviorconsulting #trainingisforeveryone

IAABC Foundation Course spotlight! "Entrenamiento de Especies Exóticas" Un curso para entrenadores y consultores que deseen aprender técnicas de modificación de comportamiento aplicadas a especies exóticas en zoológicos o santuarios. Se enfoca en el manejo de especies no domesticadas, mecánicas de entrenamiento, y resolución creativa de problemas. "Training Exotic Species" A course for trainers and consultants looking to apply behavior modification techniques to exotic species in zoos or sanctuaries. It focuses on working with non-domesticated animals, training mechanics, and creative problem-solving strategies. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gw3kqyJs #ExoticTraining #BehaviorModification #IAABC #EntrenamientoExótico #ModificaciónDeConducta #comportamientoanimal

Check it out! There is a new free-to-view film, "Horses and the Science of Harmony", which promotes a science-based understanding of horses, riding, and the horse-rider relationship. Learn more and watch the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/ef5BHJXa #iaabc #24horsebehaviors #equinebehavior #sciencebasedhorsemanship

Have you checked out the IAABC Foundation Journal?? This scholarly, cross-disciplinary online magazine gives you first-hand access to science-based articles and interviews. Whether you're new or experienced in the world of animal behavior, the journal will give you new insight and ideas to help your clients! Want to contribute? Anyone with a passion for animal behavior can become an author, and we will help you through this process! Our peer-review process subjects each author’s work to the scrutiny of experts in the same field to ensure academic and scientific accuracy. Check out the journal here! https://lnkd.in/giwV7Dcm #iaabc #iaabcfoundation #animalbehavior

Share your consulting business insights! Information gathering is an important part of training and consulting. How do you do your initial info gathering with new clients? Do you do it yourself, or does someone else do your initial screening? Do you prefer in-person meetings, virtual/phone contact, or a written survey? Why?? #iaabc #behaviorconsulting #infogathering

No matter how much experience we may have, it is likely we will sometimes encounter a new species, type, or breed of animal that needs our help. What was the last animal that prompted a response of, "Gosh, I've never worked with one of X before!"? #iaabc #alwayslearning #funbreeds

Join us on Saturday, December 14th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST for a one-hour live session with Dr. Rise VanFleet, author of The Human Half of Dog Training: Collaborating with Clients to Get Results. To register for the live event, log into your IAABC member account at www.iaabc.org. Once logged in, click on “Events” or access the event directly via this members-only link: https://lnkd.in/gFggGbgv CEUs are available! If you’re unable to attend live, a recording will be available to all members afterward—no registration needed. #dogtraining #cattraining #horses #parrots #animalbehavior #credentials #iaabcmembers #iaabc #CDBC

Are you associated with a local shelter or rescue? Did you know the IAABC has a resource library specifically for helping shelter animals, both for staff use and to give to volunteers and the public?? ????Check it out here! https://lnkd.in/gHBjpy6X #iaabc #shelteranimals #animalbehavior

This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Thank you to everyone who works or volunteers at an animal shelter, and to those who work with families who have adopted shelter animals. You help these critters succeed in the new chapter of their lives! #iaabc #shelteranimals #animalshelterappreciation week

No matter how much experience we may have, it is likely we will sometimes encounter a new species, type, or breed of animal that needs our help. What was the last animal that prompted a response of, "Gosh, I've never worked with one of X before!"? #iaabc #alwayslearning #funbreeds