CHAAMP
Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Protection
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
How to Choose a Dog Trainer
AVSAB How to Choose a Trainer Handout
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
Companion Animal Psychology by By Zazie Todd, PhD
How to Choose a Dog Trainer by Nicole Wilde
How To Find A Reputable Dog Trainer by Chelsea Murray
Position Statements from The Pet Professional Guild
Find a Dog Professional Near You
When in doubt, please ask if they follow AVSAB's Humane Dog Training Position Statement, which recommends that only reward-based training methods are used for all dog training, including the treatment of behavior problems.
Check if the trainer has certifications such as APDT, Fear-Free, CTC, IAABC-ADT, KPA, VSA-CDT, PMCT or if they are a member of the PPG.
Professional Dog Certifications
https://petprofessionalguild.com/Find-a-Member
The Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC)
https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/find-a-trainer/
Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/
https://karenpryoracademy.com/find-a-trainer/#!directory/map
Pat Miller Certified Trainers (PMCT)
https://peaceablepaws.com/trainer-referrals/
Victoria Stilwell Academy (VSA-CDT)
https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/
Fear Free Certified Dog Professional
Veterinary Practice, Groomer, and Trainers specialized in managing and handling dogs alongside a veterinary team.
https://fearfreepets.com/resources/directory/
Find a Veterinarian Behaviorist or Behaviorist (CDBC)
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Instinct Dog Behavior & Training
https://instinctdogtraining.com
Other Resources
AggressiveDog.com
World-Renowned Aggression Expert, Michael Shikashio CDBC
Malena DeMartini
is the world’s leading separation anxiety training expert.
You can have a consult with a CSAT and also offers an online course.
The Loose Leash Academy
Talk to a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) certified by Malena DeMartini.
Separation Anxiety Dog
Moira Hechenleitner DVM, CSAT offering remote support in English or Spanish!
