PLUS ONE
IACP MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
Introducing the PLUS ONE IACP Membership Campaign
The International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) is proud to launch a powerful new initiative: the PLUS ONE Membership Campaign. This grassroots-driven effort is designed to strengthen our community, expand our influence, and amplify our collective voice—for the benefit of dogs, their handlers, and the professional canine industry.
What is PLUS ONE?
It’s simple: We’re asking each IACP member to invite just one new person to join our organization. Whether it’s a colleague, a friend in the field, or someone who’s just beginning their journey in professional dog training, behavior, handling, or care—your invitation can make a meaningful difference.
PLUS ONE MEMBER BENEFITS
Gaining new members also offers benefits to our current members. We have a number of incentives for recruiting new people to the organization. See the different benefit levels below.
If every current member recruits just one person, we double our membership—and with it, our ability to make lasting, positive change.
Why You Should Support Our Membership Campaign
Why It Matters
The canine industry is evolving rapidly, and so are the conversations that shape public policy, professional standards, and public understanding of responsible dog ownership and training. By growing our membership, we grow our voice, our influence, and our ability to protect and promote the ethical, science-informed practices we stand behind.
This campaign is more than just a recruitment drive—it’s a movement powered by the very professionals who make the IACP what it is: passionate, experienced, and committed to excellence in canine care.
Benefits of the PLUS ONE Campaign
- Greater Impact: A larger membership gives us greater credibility and a stronger presence in legislative, regulatory, and public education spaces.
- Expanded Community: New members mean new ideas, new energy, and broader collaboration across the many disciplines within canine professions.
- Enhanced Resources: A growing base helps us improve member benefits, educational offerings, and event experiences.
- Mission Amplification: Every new member helps spread the IACP’s message of ethical, balanced, and evidence-based approaches to working with dogs.
- Sustainable Growth: Grassroots growth ensures that we stay connected to the real-world needs and challenges faced by professionals in the field.
Together, We Grow
The IACP has always been a member-driven organization. The PLUS ONE Campaign is a reflection of that ethos—harnessing the power of personal connection and professional respect to build something bigger than ourselves.
Your voice matters. Your network matters. And with your help, we can shape the future of the canine profession—one new member at a time.
How to Get Involved
- Talk to your peers about the IACP—share your story and what the organization means to you.
- Share our resources online, at events, and in your training centers.
- Use the hashtag #IACPPlusOne to promote the campaign and inspire others to join the movement.
Let’s grow this community. Let’s grow this mission. Let’s make a bigger impact—together.
Our Campaign Delivers Benefits to YOU!
Our Plus ONE Campaign Also Has Member Benefits!
Our Plus ONE campaign offers benefits for those members who actively recruit new members to our organization. In addition to recognition on our social media pages and website, members who recruit new members will also be eligible to receive some exciting incentives.
PLUS ONE Program Eligibility Guidelines
To ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the PLUS ONE Membership Campaign, please review the following eligibility requirements:
Only New Members Qualify: PLUS ONE referral credits apply exclusively to individuals who are joining the IACP for the first time. Former members renewing their membership are not eligible for this program.
Renewals Are Not Eligible: Membership renewals, regardless of lapse duration, do not qualify for PLUS ONE referral credit.
Referral Information Must Be Provided at Sign-Up: To receive credit, the new member must include the referring member’s IACP membership number on their membership application at the time of registration. Referral credits cannot be applied retroactively.
- Annual Campaign Period: The PLUS ONE campaign runs annually from August 1 through July 31. Only new memberships submitted within this timeframe are eligible for referral credit.