Professional Associations

Below you will find several professional associations related to each of the disciplines at the Animal Behavior Institute. Our objective is not to provide an exhaustive list of all groups but rather a small number of select organizations that we feel would be most beneficial to our students. Joining one of these associations can provide a positive boost to your career, bringing you in contact with others that share your passion, providing support and networking opportunities

Animal Assisted Therapy

• Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA)
• National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT)
• Pet Partners (formerly Delta Society)
• Therapy Dogs International

Animal Training and Enrichment

• Animal Behavior Management Alliance
• Animal Behavior Society
• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
• International Association of Avian Trainers & Educators
• International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association
• The Shape of Enrichment

Laboratory Animal Science

• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
• Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science
• International Council for Laboratory Animal Science
• The Shape of Enrichment

Wildlife Rehabilitation

• Association of Professional Wildlife Educators
• International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
• North American Association of Environmental Educatorsl
• National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association

Zoo and Aquarium Science

• American Association of Zoo Keepers
• Animal Behavior Management Alliance
• Association of Zoos and Aquariums
• North American Association of Environmental Educators
• International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators
• International Marine Animal Trainers' Association
• International Zoo Educators Association
• The Shape of Enrichment

Canine Training and Behavior

• Animal Behavior Management Alliance
• Association of Professional Dog Trainers
• Association of Professional Dog Walkers (U.K.)
• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
• National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
• National Dog Groomers Association

Feline Training and Behavior

• Animal Behavior Management Alliance
• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
• National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
• National Cat Groomers Institute of America
• Professional Cat Groomers Association of America