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Never walk alone. Join our members today.

Never walk alone. Join our members today.

Message from the APDT Board


Membership of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers is an investment that will pay for itself many times over. It’s an investment in learning and qualifications, in networking and industry recognition, and in growing your business. But more than that, APDT membership is an investment in the most unique relationship on earth – between humans and their canine companions.

APDT membership means joining an association of professionals who care about the dog training and behavior industry. With more than 4,000 members around the world, we offer numerous opportunities to network, educate, learn and share experience, guidance and help.

Membership of the Association for Professional Dog Training International is an investment that will pay for itself many times over. It’s an investment in learning and qualifications, in networking and industry recognition, and in growing your business. But more than that, APDT International membership is an investment in the most unique relationship on earth – between humans and their canine companions.

Becoming a member or partner means joining an association of professionals who care about the dog training and behavior industry. With members around the world, we offer numerous opportunities to network, educate, learn and share experience, guidance and help.

Membership of the Association for Professional Dog Training International is an investment that will pay for itself many times over. It’s an investment in learning and qualifications, in networking and industry recognition, and in growing your business. But more than that, APDT International membership is an investment in the most unique relationship on earth – between humans and their canine companions.

Becoming a member or partner means joining an association of professionals who care about the dog training and behavior industry. With members around the world, we offer numerous opportunities to network, educate, learn and share experience, guidance and help.

Let's take a look at the benefits.

Let's take a look at the benefits.

Let's take a look at the benefits.

Let's take a look at the benefits.

Chronicle of the Dog Magazine

This is the go-to resource for dog trainers who want to sharpen their skills and grow their business.

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Training Search

Connecting dog trainers and training professionals with clients is an important part of the APDT mission.

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Train Your Dog Month

January is Train Your Dog Month, so kick off every year with a renewed commitment to a happier, safer pet.

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Chronicle of the Dog Magazine

This is the go-to resource for dog trainers who want to sharpen their skills and grow their business.

Subscribe Today

Training Search

Connecting dog trainers and training professionals with clients is an important part of the APDT mission.

Search Now

Train Your Dog Month

January is Train Your Dog Month, so kick off every year with a renewed commitment to a happier, safer pet.

Learn More

Take your education further. Take it online.

APDT offers the most extensive online training for professional dog trainers in the world.

Take your education further. Take it online.

APDT offers the most extensive online training for professional dog trainers in the world.

But wait, there's more!

But wait, there's more!

APDT Community

Why stay on the porch when you can run with the big dogs. Share your ideas with other dog trainers.

APDT Community

Recommended Reading

We spend a lot of time curating great content to keep our dog trainers in the know. Check it out.

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Careers In Training

Thinking about being
a dog trainer? There are a few things
you'll need to know.

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But wait, there's more!

APDT Community

Why stay on the porch when you can run with the big dogs. Share your ideas with other dog trainers.

APDT Community

Recommended Reading

We spend a lot of time curating great content to keep our dog trainers in the know. Check it out.

Read Up

Careers In Training

Thinking about being
a dog trainer? There are a few things
you'll need to know.

Learn More

But wait, there's more!

APDT Community

Why stay on the porch when you can run with the big dogs. Share your ideas with other dog trainers.

APDT Community

Recommended Reading

We spend a lot of time curating great content to keep our dog trainers in the know. Check it out.

Read Up

Careers In Training

Thinking about being
a dog trainer? There are a few things
you'll need to know.

Learn More

Unleash Your Imagination.

At the annual APDT Conference and Trade Show, APDT members can learn, meet, and try out thousands of exciting new canine products, all under one roof. No wonder it’s the highlight of the year for our members.

Unleash Your Imagination.

At the annual APDT Conference and Trade Show, APDT members can learn, meet, and try out thousands of exciting new canine products, all under one roof. No wonder it’s the highlight of the year for our members.