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Association of Pet Dog Trainers PDF Print E-mail

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education.

Here's some of what the APDT does for its members:

provide educational resources to build dog trainers’ skills and knowledge.
promote the use of reward-based training methods, thereby minimizing the use of aversive techniques.
educate trainers, allied animal professionals, the media, and the public about the value of training.
foster effective communication and cooperation among dog trainers.
provide members with resources that empower them to build successful businesses.
build alliances with companion animal professions.

APDT members agree to abide by the association's Code of Professional Conduct.

Ann Dupuis has been a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) since 2003, and a "Professional Member" since earning her CPDT certification in 2008.