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and training professionals committed to positive reinforcement training.
APDT International welcomes all professionals, those new to the field
and those with extensive experience.
Become A Member!
and training professionals committed to positive reinforcement training.
APDT International welcomes all professionals, those new to the field
and those with extensive experience.
Become A Member!
and training professionals committed to positive reinforcement training.
APDT International welcomes all professionals, those new to the field
and those with extensive experience.
Premium
Professional
$170
USD per year
This category is meant for the same types of individuals in the Professional membership category, but provides additional benefits, services and discounts for members who want to increase their service level from the association. These benefits include a higher rate of discounts for a variety of APDT programs, and additional features on the trainer search, as well as a highlighted trainer listing.
Professional
Members
$120
USD per year
This category is designed for members who are full and part-time trainers and behavior consultants who work for income or as volunteers. These members teach group classes, do private consults, and may work in a shelter, veterinary or other training setting such as service dog, animal assisted intervention, working dog, and sports dog training, to name a few. Benefits include discounts for APDT programs, and a basic listing on the trainer search.
Supporting
Members
$109
USD per year
This category is for those who are interested in learning about training and behavior, but who are not trainers. Supporting members would include vendors, allied professionals, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, veterinarians, students and apprentices, groomers, daycare/boarding play group monitors, pet sitters, and shelter workers.
Premium
Professional
$170
USD per year
This category is meant for the same types of individuals in the Professional membership category, but provides additional benefits, services and discounts for members who want to increase their service level from the association. These benefits include a higher rate of discounts for a variety of APDT programs, and additional features on the trainer search, as well as a highlighted trainer listing.
Professional
Members
$120
USD per year
This category is designed for members who are full and part-time trainers and behavior consultants who work for income or as volunteers. These members teach group classes, do private consults, and may work in a shelter, veterinary or other training setting such as service dog, animal assisted intervention, working dog, and sports dog training, to name a few. Benefits include discounts for APDT programs, and a basic listing on the trainer search.
Supporting
Members
$109
USD per year
This category is for those who are interested in learning about training and behavior, but who are not trainers. Supporting members would include vendors, allied professionals, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, veterinarians, students and apprentices, groomers, daycare/boarding play group monitors, pet sitters, and shelter workers.
Premium
Professional
$170
USD per year
of individuals in the Professional
membership category, but provides additional
benefits, services and discounts for members
who want to increase their service level from
the association. These benefits include
a higher rate of discounts for a variety
of APDT programs, and additional features
on the trainer search, as well as a
highlighted trainer listing.
Professional
Members
$120
USD per year
full and part-time trainers and behavior
consultants who work for income or as volunteers.
These members teach group classes, do private
consults, and may work in a shelter, veterinary or
other training setting such as service dog, animal
assisted intervention, working dog,
and sports dog training, to name a few.
Benefits include discounts for APDT programs,
and a basic listing on the trainer search.
Supporting
Members
$109
USD per year
interested in learning about
training and behavior, but who
are not trainers. Supporting members
would include vendors, allied
professionals, veterinary students,
veterinary technicians, veterinarians,
students and apprentices, groomers,
daycare/boarding play group monitors,
pet sitters, and shelter workers.
Premium
Professional
$170
USD per year
of individuals in the Professional
membership category, but provides additional
benefits, services and discounts for members
who want to increase their service level from
the association. These benefits include
a higher rate of discounts for a variety
of APDT programs, and additional features
on the trainer search, as well as a
highlighted trainer listing.
Professional
Members
$120
USD per year
full and part-time trainers and behavior
consultants who work for income or as volunteers.
These members teach group classes, do private
consults, and may work in a shelter, veterinary or
other training setting such as service dog, animal
assisted intervention, working dog,
and sports dog training, to name a few.
Benefits include discounts for APDT programs,
and a basic listing on the trainer search.
Supporting
Members
$109
USD per year
interested in learning about
training and behavior, but who
are not trainers. Supporting members
would include vendors, allied
professionals, veterinary students,
veterinary technicians, veterinarians,
students and apprentices, groomers,
daycare/boarding play group monitors,
pet sitters, and shelter workers.
COTD
Subscriptions
$25–$50
Per year
Non-members can subscribe to
The APDT Chronicle of the Dog
for $50/year for a mailed copy or $25/year for a digital subscription. In addition, Professional Premium members may purchase additional subscriptions at a discounted rate.
Subscribe online today!
APDT membership dues and Chronicle of the Dog subscriptions are non-refundable.
COTD
Subscriptions
$25–$50
Per year
Non-members can subscribe to The APDT Chronicle of the Dog for $50/year for a mailed copy or $25/year for a digital subscription. In addition, Professional Premium members may purchase additional subscriptions at a discounted rate. Subscribe online today!
APDT membership dues and Chronicle of the Dog subscriptions are non-refundable.
COTD
Subscriptions
$25–$50
Per year
Non-members can subscribe to The APDT Chronicle of the Dog for $50/year for a mailed copy or $25/year for a digital subscription. In addition, Professional Premium members may purchase additional subscriptions at a discounted rate. Subscribe online today!
APDT membership dues and Chronicle of the Dog subscriptions are non-refundable.
Save money with our multi-employee discounts.
Employers must contact the APDT office to obtain the rates below.
Save money with our multi-employee discounts.
Employers must contact the APDT office to obtain the rates below.
Premium
Professional
$170
1 Employee
$165
2–5 Employees
$160
6–10 Employees
$155
11+ Employees
Professional
Members
$120
1 Employee
$115
2–5 Employees
$110
6–10 Employees
$105
11+ Employees
Premium
Professional
$170
1 Employee
$165
2–5 Employees
$160
6–10 Employees
$155
11+ Employees
Professional
Members
$120
1 Employee
$115
2–5 Employees
$110
6–10 Employees
$105
11+ Employees
Supporting
Member
$99
1 Employee
$94
2–5 Employees
$89
6–10 Employees
$84
11+ Employees
Premium
Professional
$170
1 Employee
$165
2–5 Employees
$160
6–10 Employees
$155
11+ Employees
Professional
Members
$120
1 Employee
$115
2–5 Employees
$110
6–10 Employees
$105
11+ Employees
Supporting
Member
$99
1 Employee
$94
2–5 Employees
$89
6–10 Employees
$84
11+ Employees
Get The Membership Form
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More ways to join.
Education is key to being a good dog trainer and at APDT we’re committed to providing the best education available to members and non-members alike. If you’re not quite ready to join, please take a moment to consider taking online courses or subscribing to “Chronicle of the Dog” for valuable and entertaining content.
Membership FAQs
We will no longer require these certifications. However, in order to list these certifications on your trainer search record, you still will need to verify them with the APDT office first. Only these certifications will appear on your initial trainer search entry as well. A member’s full trainer search entry can list all of the designations and degrees as you wish in detail.
In order to qualify as one of these listed certifications, the criteria is that the certification:
Must be independent of any school or training program;
Require Continuing Education Units to maintain certification;
Must be specifically related to dog training and/or dog behavior; General certifications in animal behavior will require evidence of specific work and study with dogs.
You will be able to list these in your individual trainer search pages. Only certifications that meet the accepted industry standards as a certification will be listed on the initial search listing. In order to qualify as one of these listed certifications, the criteria is that the certification:
Must be independent of any school or training program;
Require Continuing Education Units to maintain certification;
Must be specifically related to dog training and/or dog behavior;
Other designations meet the criteria for a certificate programs but not certifications.
Yes, as long as your certification is verified by the APDT office, it will be listed.
You may do so at any time during the year. Please contact the APDT office for assistance.
More ways to join.
Education is key to being a good dog trainer and at APDT we’re committed to providing the best education available to members and non-members alike. If you’re not quite ready to join, please take a moment to consider taking online courses or subscribing to “Chronicle of the Dog” for valuable and entertaining content.
Membership FAQs
We will no longer require these certifications. However, in order to list these certifications on your trainer search record, you still will need to verify them with the APDT office first. Only these certifications will appear on your initial trainer search entry as well. A member’s full trainer search entry can list all of the designations and degrees as you wish in detail.
In order to qualify as one of these listed certifications, the criteria is that the certification:
Must be independent of any school or training program;
Require Continuing Education Units to maintain certification;
Must be specifically related to dog training and/or dog behavior; General certifications in animal behavior will require evidence of specific work and study with dogs.
You will be able to list these in your individual trainer search pages. Only certifications that meet the accepted industry standards as a certification will be listed on the initial search listing. In order to qualify as one of these listed certifications, the criteria is that the certification:
Must be independent of any school or training program;
Require Continuing Education Units to maintain certification;
Must be specifically related to dog training and/or dog behavior;
Other designations meet the criteria for a certificate programs but not certifications.
Yes, as long as your certification is verified by the APDT office, it will be listed.
You may do so at any time during the year. Please contact the APDT office for assistance.
More ways to join.
Education is key to being a good dog trainer and at APDT we’re committed to providing the best education available to members and non-members alike. If you’re not quite ready to join, please take a moment to consider taking online courses or subscribing to “Chronicle of the Dog” for valuable and entertaining content.
Membership FAQs
We will no longer require these certifications. However, in order to list these certifications on your trainer search record, you still will need to verify them with the APDT office first. Only these certifications will appear on your initial trainer search entry as well. A member’s full trainer search entry can list all of the designations and degrees as you wish in detail.
In order to qualify as one of these listed certifications, the criteria is that the certification:
Must be independent of any school or training program;
Require Continuing Education Units to maintain certification;
Must be specifically related to dog training and/or dog behavior; General certifications in animal behavior will require evidence of specific work and study with dogs.
You will be able to list these in your individual trainer search pages. Only certifications that meet the accepted industry standards as a certification will be listed on the initial search listing. In order to qualify as one of these listed certifications, the criteria is that the certification:
Must be independent of any school or training program;
Require Continuing Education Units to maintain certification;
Must be specifically related to dog training and/or dog behavior;
Other designations meet the criteria for a certificate programs but not certifications.
Yes, as long as your certification is verified by the APDT office, it will be listed.
You may do so at any time during the year. Please contact the APDT office for assistance.
The country’s leading dog trainer conference!
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.
The country’s leading dog trainer conference!
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.
The country’s leading dog trainer conference!
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.