| Until the creation of the Certification Council for Pet | | | | training class or private training, you are looking for a |
| Dog Trainers in 2001, there was no nationally available | | | | high-quality, safe, and effective training experience. |
| certification process for dog trainers. The CCPDT's | | | | When you choose a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, you |
| certification program is the first national certification | | | | can be confident that you are working with a |
| for dog trainers. Many schools teach dog trainers and | | | | professional who has the knowledge and expertise to |
| offer certification for their specific programs. These | | | | make your investment in dog training safe, effective, |
| certificates, therefore, reflect the teachings and | | | | and even fun! Certified Pet Dog Trainers have dog |
| quality of a specific school. Other organizations offer | | | | training skills as well as instructor skills to enhance the |
| take-home tests for "certification." These tests are | | | | experience and success for you and your pet dog. |
| not monitored, nor are the testing processes | | | | Certified Pet Dog Trainers have earned this credential |
| standardized. | | | | by demonstrating their knowledge and experience in |
| Candidates who pass the exam earn the title | | | | dog training. A Certified Pet Dog Trainer stays |
| Certified Pet Dog Trainer and may use the | | | | informed of current knowledge in the field and is |
| designation, "CPDT," after their names. As creators | | | | familiar with the latest, most effective training |
| of the examination, the task force members have | | | | techniques and equipment. A Certified Pet Dog |
| also earned the use of the CPDT designation. All | | | | Trainer adheres to a strict Code of Ethics. |
| certified trainers must earn continuing education | | | | The Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers is |
| credits to maintain their designations. They must also | | | | committed to maintaining rigorous testing and |
| adhere to a strict Code of Ethics in their dog training | | | | recertification systems to provide dog owners with |
| practices. | | | | information to help them make an informed choice |
| Why would you as a dog owner care about dog | | | | when selecting a dog trainer. |
| training certification? You care about your dog. You | | | | So the next time you need a dog trainer, look for a |
| want a positive experience for both you and your | | | | professional with the Certified Pet Dog Trainer |
| four-footed friend. Whether you are looking for a | | | | credential. Your dog will thank you! |