4.9Bark Score
- How you can train
- Private lessons, Online
- Helps with
- Puppy training, Basic obedience, Leash pulling, Recall, Reactivity and 3 more
- Credentials
- IAABC-CDBC
IAABC credentials for dog trainers
IAABC stands for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. For dog professionals it offers two credentials: the Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) and the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). Here is what each one means and how trainers earn them, plus the trainers in our directory who list them.
- On Barklopedia
- 26 trainers list an IAABC credential (ADT or CDBC)
What is the IAABC?
The IAABC is a membership association for animal behavior professionals that awards its own credentials through exams. Trainers must first join as members, then apply for a credential through their member account.
What is an IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT)?
The ADT is the IAABC’s credential for dog trainers. At the time of writing, the IAABC recommends at least 2 years of professional dog training or shelter experience and 100 hours of education before applying, and the application fee is $225.
What is an IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)?
The CDBC is the IAABC’s credential for dog behavior work, such as fear, anxiety and aggression. At the time of writing, the IAABC recommends at least 3 years of relevant experience and 400 hours of education, and the exam includes questions and case studies that reflect real behavior consulting. The fee is $225.
How do trainers keep an IAABC credential?
Credentialed members need 36 continuing education units every 3 years for each credential they hold.
Which should you look for, ADT or CDBC?
For everyday training, such as manners, leash walking or recall, an ADT shows the trainer has been assessed on training. For a behavior problem, such as reactivity, fear or aggression, a CDBC shows they have been assessed on behavior consulting specifically. Either way, ask how they train: every trainer on Barklopedia has their methods labelled.
How can you check a trainer holds the IAABC?
Ask the trainer, and check with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) if you want to be sure.
The credentials on Barklopedia come from what trainers publish themselves. We haven’t confirmed each one with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), so it’s worth checking before you book.
Trainers on Barklopedia who list an IAABC credential (ADT or CDBC)
26 trainers, highest Bark Score first. Nobody can pay to move up.
4.9Bark Score
- How you can train
- Private lessons
- Helps with
- Basic obedience, Puppy training, Recall, Leash pulling, Agility and 3 more
- Credentials
- CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, IAABC-CDBC
4.8Bark Score
- How you can train
- Online, In your home, Private lessons
- Helps with
- Puppy training, Basic obedience, Reactivity, Aggression, Recall and 2 more
- Credentials
- IAABC-CDBC
4.8Bark Score
- How you can train
- In your home
- Helps with
- Basic obedience, Reactivity, Aggression, Separation anxiety, Therapy dog work and 3 more
- Credentials
- IAABC-ADT
4.7Bark Score
- How you can train
- Private lessons
- Helps with
- Reactivity, Aggression, Fear
- Credentials
- IAABC-CDBC, CPDT-KA
4.7Bark Score
- How you can train
- Group classes, Private lessons, Online
- Helps with
- Basic obedience, Reactivity, Aggression, Recall, Leash pulling and 5 more
- Credentials
- IAABC-CDBC
- In business since
- 2007
4.7Bark Score
- How you can train
- Board and train, Group classes
- Helps with
- AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC trick titles, Service dog work, Basic obedience, Reactivity and 6 more
- Credentials
- IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA, IACP
4.7Bark Score
- How you can train
- In your home, Private lessons, Group classes, Board and train, Day training, Online
- Helps with
- Basic obedience, Puppy training, Aggression, Reactivity, Recall and 1 more
- Credentials
- IAABC-CDBC
4.7Bark Score
- How you can train
- Private lessons, In your home, Group classes
- Helps with
- Puppy training, Basic obedience, Agility, Recall, Leash pulling and 4 more
- Credentials
- CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, IAABC-ADT
4.7Bark Score
- How you can train
- In your home, Online, Private lessons
- Helps with
- Basic obedience, Separation anxiety, Recall, Leash pulling, Aggression and 3 more
- Credentials
- IAABC-ADT
4.7Bark Score
- How you can train
- Group classes, Private lessons, Day training, Board and train
- Helps with
- Basic obedience, Recall, Leash pulling, Reactivity, Fear
- Credentials
- IAABC-ADT
4.7Bark Score
- How you can train
- In your home, Private lessons, Group classes
- Helps with
- Basic obedience, Recall, Leash pulling, Puppy training, Therapy dog work and 1 more
- Credentials
- IAABC-CDBC
All 26, by state
California2
- All Big Canines Desert Hot Springs
- Casa Luna Canines Grass Valley
Colorado3
- Canine Companion Consulting Fort Collins
- Covenant Keepers K9 Training Facility Delta
- NoCo Unleashed LLC Loveland
Connecticut1
Maine1
- Gooddogz Training Westbrook
Massachusetts3
- Bark n’ Roll North Reading
- Unmistaken Stars Farm Sanctuary and Dog Training Hubbardston
- Creature Connections Behavior Alliance Billerica
Michigan1
- Barks and Rec Traverse City
Montana1
- Blue Sky Behavior Missoula
Nevada1
- Confident Canines LLC Las Vegas
New Hampshire1
- The Timeless Dog, LLC Gorham
New York1
- Yuruani Olguin Dog Training New York
Ohio2
- Focus Dog Training Copley
- Focus Dog Training Copley
Pennsylvania1
- In Us They Trust, LLC West Chester
Rhode Island1
- Cooperation Canine LLC Barrington
Texas1
- Creature Coach Dog Training, LLC Hickory Creek
Utah1
Vermont1
- Incredible Canines LLC Newfane
Virginia3
- Animal Behavior Wellness Center Fairfax
- R+K9 Winchester
- R+K9 Winchester
Washington1
- Happy Dog Institute Tumwater
Sources, checked October 19, 2026
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