Association of Animal Behavior Professionals

Formerly the International Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior (IIACAB)

Natural Science of Behavior Analysis   -   Excellence in Professionalism   -   Nonaversive Methods

The Association of Animal Behavior Professionals (AABP) was founded to promote excellence in professionalism and a strong commitment to nonaversive methods among behaviorally oriented technologists of companion animal behavior. The AABP seeks to establish a community of members aspiring to and sustaining these principles.

AABP Members are dedicated to these three pillar principles (click here for elaboration):

• Dedication to the highly efficient and effective technology of behavior, based on the natural science of behavior (aka behavior analysis) as opposed to ethological or medical-model orientations
• Standards of excellence in professionalism, rather than mere minimal standards
• Dedication to nonaversive methods out of respect for the rights, dignity and autonomy of the learner no matter what species they are

Looking for a 'card-carrying' all animal-friendly professional trainer or behavior consultant, either for yourself, or to refer clients to? You've come to the right place. Check out our directory of members. The AABP is a niche professional association specifically for those who are highly qualified and strongly dedicated to treating people and companion animals nonaversively.

• Companion animal behavior dedicated search engine
  
• Membership opportunities with benefits (Associate and Professional)
• Public and Referral Directory of animal-friendly professional trainers and behavior consultants
• Various resources and research links for professional companion animal behavior consultants
• Academic Article Finder pages with citations and abstracts for professional research
• Public outreach: Articles for companion animal guardians
• Peer-reviewed Journal (JACAB)