Appeals
Appeal on Denial of Eligibility
Appeal on Denial of Recertification
Certificants
Use of Certification Credential and Marks
Certification Only by Examination
Continuing Education Units
Examination
Governing Documents
Certification Compliance and Disciplinary Procedures
Hierarchy of Behavior Change Procedures
Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
Position Statements
Breed Specific Legislation Position Statement
Mandating Certification Position Statement
Train and Board Facility Abuse Statement
Recertification and Reinstatement
Recertification Due Date Extension
Recertification Late Submission
Recertification Scholarship Program
Complaint Policy and Form
CCPDT® is not a federal or state licensing agency. Our certificants are held to high standards and are expected to comply with our Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. As part of our mission, we will investigate complaints alleging violations of either of these policies.
Instructions for Filing a Complaint With CCPDT
Individuals may submit an ethics complaint regarding a current CCPDT certificant if they believe the certificant has violated the CCPDT Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics or related policies. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.
Submit online (preferred):
If you are unable to submit online, you may complete the CCPDT Complaint Form and submit it via email to administrator@ccpdt.org.
After a complaint is submitted, CCPDT will confirm credential status and jurisdiction. A Complaint Review Panel will evaluate the complaint to determine whether it should be dismissed or advanced to a formal investigation. If advanced, the respondent will be notified and given an opportunity to respond. Findings and recommended sanctions are reviewed in accordance with CCPDT Certification Compliance and Disciplinary Procedures.