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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

Pet Professional Guild

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)

https://www.apdt.com

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/

Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)

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

https://avsab.org/

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

https://m.iaabc.org/

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!

 

  

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