Welcome to the Resources Page! The CCPDT is dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of dog training and behavior consulting. Our Resources Page provides links to information and tools for both aspiring and certified dog trainers, as well as anyone interested in understanding and improving their canine companions’ behavior.
The information below is provided for general reference purposes and is not an endorsement or recommendation of any organization, product, or service listed. To prevent conflicts of interest in both the preparation and administration of CCPDT certification exams, CCPDT is not affiliated with nor do we endorse any dog trainer education programs.
Dog Trainer Education Programs
- The Academy for Dog Trainers
- The Academy of Pet Careers
- Animal Behavior College
- Animal Behavior Institute
- Catch Academy
- Companion Animal Sciences Institute
- dogbiz
- Dogma Academy
- The Dog Trainer’s Crucible
- E-Training for Dogs
- Fenzi Academy
- Grisha Stewart’s Animal Building Blocks Academy
- Karen Pryor Academy
- Peaceable Paws
- Puppy Works
- Raising Canine
- Victoria Stilwell Academy
Trade Associations
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Australian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (AAPDT)
- Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT)
- Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (CAAB)
- International Association of Canine Training Professionals (IACP)
- National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI)
- New Zealand Association of Professional Dog Trainers (NZAPDT)
- Pet Professionals Guild (PPG)
Veterinary Care & Training Organizations
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB)