Which Membership is Right for Me?
Membership Applications Have Moved!
The IACP has switched membership platforms. The membership application is now available on our new membership platform found here: https://iacp.us.hivebrite.com/page/member-benefits
Please email support@canineprofessionals.com with any questions
Review IACP Membership Levels
To learn more about Member Benefits, click here.
Professional Member
Annual Fee: $125.00**
A Professional Member must be an individual who has a minimum of 5 years experience as a practicing canine professional.*
- Inclusion in our “Find a Professional” database
- Higher ranking in the “Find a Professional” search function
- Enjoys voting rights on Association issues
- Eligible to take IACP Dog Trainer Certification Exams
- Facebook IACP Member Group and Regional Groups
- Members-only online educational materials
- Discounts to annual Conference, sponsor products, and insurance coverage
- Eligible to serve on IACP committees
- Use of the IACP name and Professional logo on business materials
- Access to Health Insurance
Associate Member
Annual Fee: $100.00**
An Associate Member is an individual who has fewer than 5 years experience as a practicing canine professional.*
- Inclusion in our “Find a Professional” database
- Use of the IACP name and Associate logo on business materials
- Eligible to take IACP Dog Trainer Certification Exams
- Facebook IACP Member Group and Regional Groups
- Members-only online educational materials
- Electronic quarterly Canine Professional Journal and IACP Bulletin
- Discounts to annual Conference, sponsor products, and insurance coverage
- Eligible to volunteer for some IACP committees or projects
- Access to Health Insurance
Affiliate Member
Annual Fee: $75.00**
Affiliate level membership is intended for, but not limited to, those who train, rehabilitate, compete or show dogs on a regular basis but are not being paid for their services. IACP welcomes show dog handlers, rescue/shelter volunteers, and dog sport competitors.
Do you volunteer in a shelter or rescue group? Do you compete, or do Therapy work, with your dog? Are you a dog owner with an interest in training and behavior? Do you have designs on one day earning a living with dogs? This membership level is for you!
- Eligible to take the IACP Dog Trainer Foundation Exam
- Electronic quarterly Canine Professional Journal and IACP Bulletin
- Discounts on the Annual Educational Conference registration
- Access to Health Insurance
Supporting Member
Annual Fee: $65.00**
Supporting membership is intended for those individuals, companies, or organizations who support the goals, positions, and mission of the IACP. We appreciate the support from retailers, dog supply companies, rescue groups, shelters, breeders and like minded individuals
- Eligible to take the IACP Dog Trainer Foundation Exam
- Electronic quarterly Canine Professional Journal and IACP Buletin
- Discounts on the Annual Educational Conference registration
- Access to Health Insurance
Emeritus Member—Retired
Annual Fee: $35.00**
Emeritus members are those who have held an IACP Professional membership for a minimum of ten years and are now retired from their career as a canine professional, but still wish to support the IACP.
- Electronic quarterly Canine Professional Journal and IACP Bulletin
- Facebook IACP Member and Regional Groups
- Members-only online educational materials
- Discounts on the Annual Educational Conference registration, sponsor products, and insurance coverage
- Eligible to serve on IACP committees
- Able to retain any IACP professional certifications exempt from IACP Continuing Education Requirements
Membership Renewal
Annual Fee
For exisiting IACP Members, please confirm or upgrade your membership for continued IACP benefits! Renewals will be completed on our new membership platform at iacp.us.hivebrite.com.
Along with your renewal, please consider:
- Making a Donation to one of IACP's Funds
- A Canine Professional Journal Subscription
- Becoming an IACP Legislative Watchdog
- Updating your social media accounts
- Joining IACP's Members-Only Facebook Group
How to use the IACP Logo
Guidelines for approved use of the IACP Logo:
- Corporate Members: Corporate members have the right to use the IACP logo on corporate materials, including, but not limited to packaging, vehicles, websites, business cards and letterhead. The correct logo shall include the words “Corporate Member”.
- Professional and Associate Members: Professional and Associate members of the IACP may use the IACP logo on personal materials including, but not limited to, packaging, vehicles, websites, business cards and letterhead.
- Affiliate Members: Affiliate members may only use the IACP Logo as a link on a website page.
For Corporate Membership Or Sponsorship please go to Sponsors.