
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
Professional Dog Certifications
Please perform a search and then 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.
You can also check if the trainer has other certifications such as PMCT, CTC, KPA, VSA-CDT, CDBC or if they are a member of the PPG.
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
CHAAMP's preferred professional dog certifications:
https://petprofessionalguild.com/Find-a-Member
The Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC)
https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/find-a-trainer/
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/
Find Dog Professionals: Veterinary Practice, Groomer, and Trainers specialized in managing and handling dogs alongside a veterinary team.
https://fearfreepets.com/resources/directory/
Find a Veterinarian Behaviorist
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Instinct Dog Behavior & Training
https://instinctdogtraining.com
AggressiveDog.com
World-Renowned Aggression Expert, Michael Shikashio CDBC
The Loose Leash Academy
Joann is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), an experienced dog trainer who has studied extensively and been certified by Malena DeMartini
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.
