ACABC is an international, not-for-profit organization of peers interested in or working in the field of applied companion animal behavior. Membership in the Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors is the nation's most widely recognized symbol of competency for animal behavior professionals.

• ACABC members subscribe to a highly regarded code of ethics in practice.
• ACABC membership provides an array of professional and academic benefits for behaviorists, veterinarians, trainers, or anyone interested in or studying the field of animal behavior.
• Prove that your business/practice is providing excellent care with ACABC certification, and become part of an elite group of high-quality behavior counselors & behavorists.

With membership, our benefits can help you grow your business through:

1. Access to a peer-reviewed certification process that can certify you as a board certified behaviorist, behavior counselor or dog trainer in a specific species. Certification requires the completion of academic course work (some schools offer this on-line), practical skills workshops and seminars, and a mentorship with a certified Association member.
2. Listing in the ACABC Membership Directory for other members and potential clients to easily locate you and verify your membership (listing type various by membership level).
3. A profile page of you and your business on the Association's website so potential clients may locate you and find out more about your business (for certified members only).
4. Receipt of The Behavior Counselor, the Association's quarterly electronic newsletter (for members only).
5. Exclusive access to the members' only bulletin board where you can post behavior questions, case problems, or share information with other members.
6. Use of the Association logo on your stationary or web-site.
7. Access to low-cost dental and prescription insurance.
8. Access to low-cost medical, life and long-term disability insurance (coming soon).
9. Access to low-cost professional liability insurance (coming soon).
10. Opportunity to participate in future advertising programs.
11. Standardization of training programs and special services and events.

In addition, the ACABC Board of Directors is currently working on plans to begin an annual educational and trade conference.

We welcome all new members currently involved or interested in the field of applied companion animal behavior! Become a Member of ACABC