Applications Being Accepted for APDT Foundation Grant Proposals in 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Undergraduate and graduate academic research students and academicians are encouraged to apply for one of up to five $1500 grants being awarded through by the APDT Foundation in 2016. Accepted proposals will be selected based on research submitted in a field related to behavior analysis, ethology and cognition. Preference will be given to proposals that […]
APDT and Dogwise Award Scholarships to Four Members
Four APDT members committed to careers in the professional dog training industry and shelter programs received scholarships from the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and Dogwise during the APDT’s 22nd Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. Now in its 15th year, the APDT annual scholarship program awards financial support to further the educational training of those […]
APDT Annual Conference Celebrates 22 Years This October
May 26, 2015 – One of the leading continuing education events dedicated to professional dog training and behavior will celebrate its 22nd anniversary when the Association of Professional Dog Trainers’ Annual Conference and Trade Show convenes at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 14-17, 2015. The four-day event will offer outstanding opportunities for […]
January Is National Train Your Dog Month
Start 2015 on the right paw with the APDT’s National Train Your Dog Month, which celebrates dogs and stresses the importance of canine training among pet professionals as well as modern families with four-legged members. WHO: This bark-worthy holiday is the product of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), an international organization that leads […]
APDT Recaps 20th Annual Conference And Trade Show Successes
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) recently completed its 20th annual conference and trade show, hosted in Hartford, Conn. October 15th to 18th. There, almost 900 training professionals and pet care specialists from 12 countries gathered to attend and participate in the educational and skill-building opportunities, for a combined total of over 75 assorted […]
APDT Honors Two Overachievers
When the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) held its 20th annual conference and trade show in Hartford, Conn. in mid October, two individuals were singled out for special recognition. KarenPryor received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her trailblazing contributions to the science and application of modern, marker-based animal training, better known as “clicker training.” […]
Are You Ready for National Train Your Dog Month – January 2014?
Greenville, SC, October 8, 2013 — For the fourth annual National Train Your Dog Month, the Association of Professional Dog Trainers will promote training the family dog with everyday manners – the behaviors found in the APDT’s Canine Life and Social Skills program! The APDT will offer a variety of free webinars to the public […]
Association of Professional Dog Trainers Announces New Name
Now celebrating its 20th year, the APDT is re-branding itself to better reflect their commitment to education and excellence in the dog training profession. Greenville, SC, August 1, 2013 — The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) has announced a name change to the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, concurrent with a social media and […]
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Announces 2013’s Best Behaved Dog
After nearly a month of public voting, January’s APDT National Train Your Dog Month Facebook contest finds this year’s Best Behaved Dog Greenville, SC, March 14, 2013 — The votes are in and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is excited to announce Hayllo, the 4-month-old Siberian Husky, as the winner in their search […]
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers Promotes the Benefits of Crate Training
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) recommends dog crates as a means for safe and effective training and transporting. Greenville, SC, December 1, 2012 — Mychelle Blake, President and CEO of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is pleased to announce the APDT’s position statement on the appropriate use of crates for puppies […]
Cincinnati Area to Welcome Nearly 1,000 Dog Trainers for Annual Convention
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) holds their annual conference and trade show October 17-21 in Covington, KY for the first time. Greenville, SC, October 9, 2012 — Mychelle Blake, President and CEO of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is pleased to announce their Annual Conference and Trade Show will be in […]
Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Invites Owners to Upload Dog Training Videos for Review & Eva
Greenville, SC, September 20, 2012 — Dog owners can conveniently have dogs in-training reviewed by professionals, no matter their location. The APDT, an organization of more than 6,000 professional dog trainers, is pleased to now allow students to submit videos online for evaluation. Great for pet owners who do not live in an area with […]