International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

05/23/2026

📣 Reminder: Submit your questions for our IAABC Board Nominees 📣

There’s still time to be part of the conversation and submit questions for this year’s Board of Directors nominees!

Member's questions will guide the pre-recorded nominee interviews that will be shared through the IAABC member portal ahead of the voting period in early June.

📝 Submit your questions by May 24 here: https://forms.gle/QiQP4DroFnNT6bWn9

Your participation matters. Get involved. Be part of the process.

05/16/2026

📣 2026 IAABC Board of Directors Nominees Announced

Meet this year’s Board of Directors nominees and learn more about the individuals seeking to serve IAABC.

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As part of this year’s election process, members are invited to submit questions for nominees from now through May 24. Nominee responses will be shared in pre-recorded candidate interviews through the IAABC member portal on iaabc.org.

📝 Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/QiQP4DroFnNT6bWn9

Get to know the candidates. Ask questions. Be part of the conversation.

05/12/2026

📣 IAABC Board Elections Update!

This year, we’re introducing a new format for the IAABC Board nominee Q&A format. Instead of a live-only event, nominee interviews will be pre-recorded and shaped by questions submitted by members.

More information, including how to submit your questions, will be shared shortly to social media, our IAABC Member Only Forum and through member email communications.

Stay tuned!

05/11/2026

Curious about the IAABC's Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC) credential?? 🐱

The CCBC credential recognizes professionals with advanced knowledge of feline behavior and a commitment to evidence-based practices.

The exam assesses understanding of species-specific behavior, learning theory, and how these principles are applied to improve the well-being of animals and the people who care for them.

Earning the CCBC demonstrates your knowledge of feline ethology, biology, and neuroscience, as well as how these factors influence the behavior of domestic cats living in human environments. It also reflects a commitment to IAABC’s ethical standards and humane, science-based methods.

Learn more about the credential and how to apply:
https://iaabc.org/en/credentials

05/09/2026

📚 Recommended Reading Spotlight

We're highlighting books from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants recommended reading list.

This week’s pick: Play With Your Cat! by Mikel Delgado

This book explores how play supports feline enrichment, wellbeing, and the relationship between cats and their caregivers.

🐾 Have you read it? Let us know your thoughts!

05/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating our members who earned credentials in April! 🎉

Allison Ilene Cohen, ADT
Anamarie Johnson, CDBC
Andrea Dinan, CDBC
Beth McGonigal, CDBC
Caitlin Brown, CSB-C
Danicka Paige Sibig, SBA
Feiyi Yang, ADT
Joy Vinson, ADT
Kathryn Clarke Thompson, CSB-D
Kavita Gaglani, CDBC
Melody Nagy, CDBC
Phoebe Rose, SBA
Roberta Di Re, CEBC
Ryne Dlouhy, ADT
Sophie Hill, CEBC
Sung Jin Kim, CDBC
Tiffany Roland AST-D
Viktoriia Shelkunova, ADT
Xiaoou Yang, CCBC

Congratulations to all! 👏

Learn more about IAABC credentials and how to apply at www.iaabc.org.

05/04/2026

📣 IAABC Board Nominations Are Now Closed

Thank you to all members who submitted nominations for the IAABC Board of Directors.

We are grateful for your engagement and for the many leaders within our community who are willing to serve.

Next Steps:
• The Nominations Committee will review qualifying candidates
• Selected candidates will be invited to interview
• Final nominees will be announced prior to the member Q&A period

More information about the upcoming Q&A and voting timeline will be shared soon.

Thank you for being an active part of IAABC governance.

05/03/2026

Today (May 3rd, 2026) is the last day to submit your nominations! :)

Reminder: IAABC Board nominations are open!

There’s still time to nominate a colleague for the IAABC Board of Directors.

Our board benefits from diverse perspectives, professional expertise, and strong leadership across species, regions, and specialties. If you know someone who demonstrates professionalism, collaboration, and a passion for advancing our field — nominate them!

📩 Submit nominations to: [email protected]
🗓 Deadline: May 3rd, 2026

Members may nominate more than one individual; nominees must be IAABC members in good standing. Individuals receiving the required three nominations will move forward in the review process.

Help us shape the future of IAABC.
www.iaabc.org

05/02/2026

Get involved with the IAABC!

It's time to add a few new friends to our team of application scorers. This group plays an incredibly important role in maintaining the IAABC's standards for certified consultants. We're currently looking for new CDBC, CSB-C, and CSB-D scorers.

Applicants must:

✅be an IAABC member in good standing
✅hold the relevant credential (i.e., all CDBC scorers need to have earned the CDBC credential)
✅have received 90% or higher on the exam
✅be able to commit to reviewing 1-2 exams per month (~5 hours a month)
✅be able to navigate IAABC online systems (we will provide support!)
✅communicate clearly and kindly in writing

As a token of our appreciation, all volunteers who are active for 30+ days receive free annual IAABC membership.

If you'd like to apply, fill out this form (you don't need to include a resume unless you really want to): https://airtable.com/appqatxuwVOv4Ider/pagPVsYR6emzoBfWm/form

If you have questions, send 'em my way at volunteers@iaabc,org

Thank you!!

04/29/2026

Reminder: IAABC Board nominations are open!

There’s still time to nominate a colleague for the IAABC Board of Directors.

Our board benefits from diverse perspectives, professional expertise, and strong leadership across species, regions, and specialties. If you know someone who demonstrates professionalism, collaboration, and a passion for advancing our field — nominate them!

📩 Submit nominations to: [email protected]
🗓 Deadline: May 3rd, 2026

Members may nominate more than one individual; nominees must be IAABC members in good standing. Individuals receiving the required three nominations will move forward in the review process.

Help us shape the future of IAABC.
www.iaabc.org

04/28/2026

We had so much fun at the 2026 IAABC Foundation Conference connecting with so many of you! 🎉

If you're thinking about joining the IAABC or working towards a credential, we're extending a special offer. Use code IAABCF2026 to save 20% off a new IAABC membership or credential application. Valid through May 31st 2026!

Learn more at www.iaabc.org