The Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation with a membership comprised of animal care professionals and other individuals interested in enhancing animal care through training and enrichment.  The ABMA is intended to be nurturing and informative, and was created to serve trainers, handlers, and keepers of animals, irrespective of species, with information and assistance in the behavior management of their charges.

 

Our Mission
The Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) cultivates a global community committed to enhancing the welfare of all animals by advancing intentional and enlightened behavior management.

Our Vision
To be the leading global resource for animal behavior management expertise.

Our Core Values
Always Welcoming
We commit to being an organization for everyone. We foster an inclusive and welcoming global community for all who share a common dedication to improving the lives of animals through behavior management.
Always Improving
We commit to perpetual growth and advancement. We recognize that sustaining and elevating our profession demands an unwavering commitment to continuous learning. We thrive on progress, constantly seeking creative ways to evolve, innovate, and share our learning broadly. 
Always Science-based
We commit to utilizing evidence-based practices and the latest research to inform our recommendations. Science is the compass that guides our path, ensuring that our approaches, methodologies, and strategies are trustworthy and credible.
Always Ethical
We commit to operant conditioning with an emphasis on positive reinforcement as a foundational principle of behavior management and a crucial component of animal welfare. We hold these methods as ethical cornerstones, essential in fostering trust and understanding between humans and animals.