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Canine Life and Social Skills

Canine Life and Social SkillsDeveloped by the APDT based on input from both dog owners and non-dog owners, shelter workers, and professional dog trainers, C.L.A.S.S. benefits pet owners, dogs, and everyone in the community!

Train Your Dog Month

Train Your Dog MonthAPDT members around the U.S. are planning events on their communities to promote National Train Your Dog Month in January, as well as to promote the benefits of training throughout the rest of the year.

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In order to help facilitate trainer education and professional growth, we provide for our members an APDT online community!

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APDT Conference in Dallas, TexasRegistration Now Open: APDT Annual Conference and Trade Show

We are excited to announce that registration for the APDT Annual Conference and Trade Show, scheduled for Oct. 14-17 in Dallas, Texas is now open.

What I've Learned Talking to Dog Trainers

Listen to a free video of Veronica Boutelle's REX, "What I've Learned Talking to Dog Trainers" presentation from the 2013 APDT Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show. Plus a special discount code for more conference recordings!

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Member-Sponsored Educational Events

One of our membership benefits is the privilege of posting seminar/event information free of charge on this Web site.

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Aug 22 The Behavior of Dogs! Marysville, OH
Sep 12 About Dogs Westminster , MD
Sep 12 About Dogs Westminster, MD

APDT Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show

2015 Event Information

Date
October 14-17, 2015

Location
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 North Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201

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News and Updates

Letter To All APDT Members

Aug 18, 2015 - Every month, to continue promoting inclusiveness and transparency, members receive this letter from the board. We hope you enjoy this month's update, and as always, every member may reach the entire board at board@apdt.com with any feedback.

Early Bird Registration Closes on Aug 6 at 10:00 a.m. ET

Early bird conference registration will close at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on August 6th, 2015. Register online by 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on August 6th to save up to $60. To register for the conference, view the educational program or book a hotel room, visit,  http://apdt.com/conference.

Letter To All APDT Members

July 14, 2015 - Last month, I sent out an email with Association updates and mentioned then that a letter would arrive via email every month to keep you aware of what was happening with your Association. As promised, here is this month’s update! I hope you enjoy the content and the exciting work being done.

Order Your 2015 Annual Conference T-Shirt and Hoodie Today!

June 25, 2015 - Complete your conference registration form and place your order for a t-shirt or hoodie today. Sizes S-XXXL available. T-shirts and hoodies must be pre-ordered and picked up at the conference. They cannot be shipped and will not be sold at the conference. Register Now >

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APDT Chronicle of the Dog

Chronicile of the Dog

The quarterly APDT Chronicle of the Dog keeps APDT members abreast of contemporary pet dog training techniques and provides a lively forum for discussion of dog training and behavior issues.

Annual Conference

Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show

EVENT INFORMATION

Date: Oct 14-17, 2015
Location: Dallas, TX

Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 North Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Register Now

APDT Foundation

The corporation is organized for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

The purpose of the foundation is to raise funds for scientific research and of education  of dog trainers.

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2365 Harrodsburg Road A325
Lexington, KY 40504

Phone

800-PET-DOGS
(800.738.3647)

Email

membership@apdt.com

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