An Associate Canine Behavior Counselor (ACBC) has been board certified through the Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors. 

Certification requires four things

1. Graduated from an Approved Education Provider, which means that the school has been reviewed by the board and is educating the students to their standards.
2. Went through a Mentorship period.
3. Passed a practical test with a CBC indicating the the person can actually practice the theory of learning principles.
4. Must have 80 Continuing Education Units every three year to remain certified.

What makes Certification as an Associate Canine Behavior Counselor so unique? 

	Has both taken and passed a theory and practical exam
	Worked with a qualified Mentor on abnormal behavior cases
	ACBC's must continue learning and are required to go to seminars and education classes, so they remain up to date on all the newest theories and research.

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