{"id":16679,"date":"2025-09-05T11:41:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T17:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=16679"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T17:41:31","slug":"ethos-software-petersons-acquires-animal-behavior-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/ethos-software-petersons-acquires-animal-behavior-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethos Software \/ Peterson\u2019s Acquires Animal Behavior College"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re excited to announce that Ethos Software portfolio company Peterson\u2019s LLC has acquired <\/span>Animal Behavior College<\/span><\/a> (\u201cABC\u201d).<\/p>\n

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ABC is the leading vocational school dedicated to training aspiring pet care professionals. With a mission to help people help animals, ABC has graduated over 32,000 students across the U.S. and Canada, making it the most recognized certification provider in the pet care space. Flagship offerings include certification courses for Dog Obedience Instructor, Grooming Instruction, and Veterinary Assistant. ABC was founded in 1998 by Steven Appelbaum and is headquartered in Southern California.<\/p>\n

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\u201cABC invented the animal vocation certification category. We\u2019re honored to be able to guide the company in its next chapter of growth,\u201d said Peterson\u2019s CEO Brian Coyne.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s been a wonderful 28 years. We\u2019re confident that Peterson\u2019s and Ethos will continue to deliver the excellent training for which we are known,\u201d said Steven Appelbaum, outgoing CEO of ABC.<\/p>\n

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Effective immediately, ABC will become a division of Peterson\u2019s LLC.<\/p>\n

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About Peterson\u2019s<\/span><\/p>\n

Peterson\u2019s is a leading educational publisher dedicated to furthering education after high school and beyond. From culinary school to medical school\u2013and everything in-between\u2013Peterson\u2019s helps you discover, prepare for, and fund your education. Learn more at <\/span>petersons.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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About Ethos Software<\/span><\/p>\n

Ethos is a technology company that acquires, and grows, software and digital media businesses. The firm was founded in 2017 and employs over 250 people worldwide. Ethos has offices in Denver and New York City. Learn more at <\/span>ethossoftware.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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