Mentor Program
…group classes? APDT International’s Mentor Program will connect you with a deeply experienced member of our professional training community. Each mentor is matched with their mentee based on individual goals….
Recommended Books & DVDs for Pet Dog Owners
…and Motivation – Susan Garrett Lassie, Come! – Patricia McConnell Really Reliable Recall: Train Your Dog to Come When Called … No Matter What! – Leslie Nelson It’s Pawsible! Dog…
APDT International Standards of Practice
…June 14, 2023 The Standards of Practice provide a framework of principles to convey a collective principle of professionalism, skills and values in positive reinforcement-based training. Each Member will be…
Request CEUs
…trainers to maintain their credentials. The APDT offers CEU opportunities in many formats from online webinars, multi-week courses and the annual conference. Download Your 2023 Conference Certificate of Attendance 2024…
January Is National Train Your Dog Month
…about dogs to visit www.APDT.com and www.TrainYourDogMonth.com. About APDT The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to improving their knowledge…
Dogs Free Ranging and Stray – A Unique Online Course
Did you know there are about 750 millions free-ranging dogs around the planet? Indeed, free-ranging dogs are extensively distributed around the world, and scientists are increasingly directing their attention to…
APDT Awards 2017 Member of the Year
…Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 18-21. The Member of the Year Award honors APDT members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, passion and professionalism, and dedication for advancing the APDT as it advances…
Become A Member
…APDT welcomes all professionals, those new to the field and those with extensive experience. Official Recognition APDT Member Logo Specialized Listing on Training Search and certification designation Training Search Animal…
Logo Terms
Logo Terms of Use The logos are the property of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), but may be used by APDT members in good standing in accordance with…
Kristine Hopkins is Named Blue-9 Pet Products Working Dog Scholarship Recipient
…a certified police, military, government agency, professional detection, or Search and Rescue K-9. The Blue-9 scholarship is handled through the Association of Professional Dog Trainers Foundation, which also awarded three…
Learn more about dog trainer education programs
…Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The NCCA provides impartial, third-party validation that a program has met recognized national and international credentialing industry standards for development, implementation, and maintenance of certification…
Selecting the Right Dog for Your Lifestyle
…you are not comfortable with decision of selecting a dog on your own, you may want to enlist the help of a professional trainer or behaviorist. Many dog professionals are…