An IAATE Member Shall:

• Strive to achieve high standards of training, animal care and educational programming through knowledge and training
  Follow a hierarchy of behavioral procedures in training with a goal of using the least intrusive, most positive methods to influence behavior before considering the use of aversives
• Make the physical and mental well being of each animal the primary consideration in management, training and presentation
• Provide professional and humane care for the animals in their care, respecting the wild nature and maintaining the dignity of each animal in life and in death
• Abide by local, state, provincial, and federal laws concerning avian training and associated activities
• Legally acquire animals and include proper documentation
• Only transfer animals to legal and reputable facilities
• Establish safe work habits and conditions, abiding by current health and safety practices at all times
• Encourage community support and involvement through public education. The common goal is to promote a responsible concern for living beings and the welfare of the environment
• Work on the basis of sound ecological principles, incorporating appropriate conservation ethics and an attitude of stewardship
• Acknowledge limitations and enlist the assistance of a veterinarian or other trained professionals when appropriate
• Respect other trainers and persons in related fields, sharing skills and knowledge in the spirit of cooperation for the welfare of the animals
• Respect the intellectual property and copyrights of other individuals and entities
• Conduct all business and activities in a professional manner with honesty, integrity, compassion, and commitment; realizing that an individual’s conduct reflects on the entire field of avian training and environmental education