This page provides some general resources for professionals. For research resources including topic oriented citations see the research tools page.
Companion Animal Bereavement and Loss
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
E-Mail Lists
Animal Reinforcement Forum
ClickBird (training birds)
ClickerSolutions (all sorts of training topics)
Dog Behavior Think Tank (discussion of principles of behavior and the behavior of dogs)
Dog Aggression (Companion list for the book Aggressive Behavior in Dogs by James O'Heare)
Education
University Programs
University of Western Ontario
University of North Texas
- Certificatate in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bachelor's Degree in Applied behavior Analysis
- Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
Washington University in St.Louis
Indiana University Center for the Inegrated Study of Animal Behavior
University of Southampton (UK)
Trade Schools / Non-university Programs
IIACAB Endorses members of the Coalition of Companion Animal Behavior Eductaors.
The Coalition of Companion Animal Behavior Educators is a cooperative organization of educators in the field of companion animal training and behavior modification. Each member institution is dedicated to providing excellent science-based and animal-friendly educational opportunities to students.
Mission
The mission of the Coalition of Companion Animal Behavior Educators is to provide a cooperative resource for animal-friendly companion animal behavior educators, promoting excellence in student education.
Principles and Guidelines for Member Institutions and Educators
1. Commitment to science-based content and pedagogy. Instructing in empirically well grounded methods for: a) animal training and behavior modification; b) owner education; counseling and class instruction; and c) student instruction.
2. Honesty in advertising.
3. Dedication to non-aversive means for a) animal training, b) owner coaching/training and c) student instruction.
4. Competence of educators. Educators must be skilled, knowledgeable and experienced in the area they are instructing in.
Companion Animal Sciences Institute. (Distance certificate courses and diploma programs with optional practicum and supervision programs. These are in-depth, challenging programs of study)
Visit the web site at: http://www.CASInstitute.com
San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers (on-location) (Home page)
Raising Canine
Contact Susan Smith info @ raisingcanine.com
Peaceable Paws
Contact Pat Miller Rafiki500 @ aol.com
Professional Associations / Certifying Bodies
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers
Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers
International Association for Dog Behavior Consultants
Delta Society Australia
Animal Behavior Management Alliance
The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (UK)
Animal Behavior Society
National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Other Resources
Exceptional Journals
Dog Student (articles)
Journal of Applied Companion Animal Behavior (JACAB) (IIACAB official journal)
Animal Behavior Consulting: Theory & Practice
Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
Excellent Web Sites
The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies