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Whether you are just embarking on a dog training career, a seasoned industry veteran, or just trying to decide how best to add a dog to your family, the APDT is where you will find the advice, support, and training you need.
We can help find a local dog trainer for a loved but unruly pet; help professional dog trainers improve their experience, qualifications, and increase customer referrals; and help trainers access the benefits of a 5,000-strong global community with the same passion for dogs as you.
The world’s largest professional dog training community is at your fingertips. So what are you waiting for? Join APDT and unleash your potential!
Join Today!Gaining the trust of members isn’t an accident. It’s the result of years of dedication and commitment.
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Our members rightly expect the highest standards from us. We don’t think it’s unfair to expect the same of them.
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APDT adapts with the times, just like our industry. But we don’t make it up as we go along. Our Committees and Task Forces do the steering.
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A set of unwavering beliefs is the essence of what you are. That is true of all organizations and people. Here’s ours.
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Learn more about this fabulous group of people helping to guide us toward a sustainable future.
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If it's an issue relating to our canine friends, we have likely staked out a position on it.
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At the annual APDT Conference and Trade Show, APDT members can learn, meet, and try out thousands of exciting new canine products, all under one roof. No wonder it’s the highlight of the year for our members.
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