Association of Pet Dog Trainers - Dog Training Resources

Dog-Friendly Dog Trainers

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual dog trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education.

The APDT offers individual pet dog trainers a respected and concerted voice in the dog world. We continue to promote professional trainers to the veterinary profession and to increase public awareness of dog friendly training techniques. More about the APDT >

Latest News

2008 APDT Award Winners Announced!

Check our 2008 Awards area to see who won the 2008 Awards.

2008 Video Contest

The APDT is currently looking for videos of our members training pet dogs

in the following categories:

Teaching a dog to sit
Teaching a dog a fun trick using either lure/reward or click/treat
Teaching a dog to heel or loose leash walking
Teaching a dog to “leave it” with food (leaving the food alone)
Using a toy to train a dog (to do a sit, down ,trick, LL W/Heel or Come

The top three videos in each category will be chosen and rotated on the APDT web site and on YouTube for one month. Each month, we will accept new video uploads, have new categories and choose three new winners. For information on uploading and general guidelines visit the APDT Video Contest Web Page.

2008 Conference in Louisville, Kentucky

Flying to Louisville, Kentucky for the 2008 APDT Conference? Please book your flights early to save money. Ticket prices will rise as gas prices rise so book your plane tickets early.

Call for Speaker Proposals

You are invited to submit a presentation proposal for the APDT’s 2009 Annual Conference. The 2009 Conference and Trade Show will be held October 21 – 25, 2009, at the Marriott City Center, Oakland/San Francisco, California.

Available Now The Dog Trainer's Resource 2!

Members of APDT receive a discount when purchasing so please make sure you have your Dogwise discount number.

This new volume, The Dog Trainer’s Resource 2, contains more cutting edge information collected from dog training’s most influential magazine, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, published by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Subjects covered in this book range from puppy training and socialization to working with veterinarians and how to run the business end of the leash. A special emphasis in this volume is on behavior problems including how to diagnose problem behaviors, training, and management strategies. It includes detailed case studies that give the reader insights from experts. Both new and seasoned dog trainers will benefit from the 73 articles written by 43 authors.

Purchase Rally Signs!

You may now purchase Rally signs online! Signs are laminated and weather proof ready to use in Rally Exercise Events. Use our secure order form!

Board Election: 2009 Board of Directors

The APDT is seeking candidates to fill three seats on the APDT Board of Directors.

The elected persons will hold office from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2011.

New Chronicle of the Dog Design!

Subscriptions to Chronicle of the Dog magazine can now be purchased via the APDT Web site.

The bimonthly (six times per year) Chronicle of the Dog keeps APDT members abreast of contemporary pet dog training techniques and provides a lively forum for discussion of dog training and behavior issues. Subscribe Now >

Conference Recordings Now Available in PodCasts

With the increasing popularity of MP3 players and the convenience of file portability, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers has all conference sessions from most recent conference in Portland Oregon in MP3 downloadable format available for purchase. In addition, conferences from 2002 through 2006 are also available!

Check Out Our New and Improved Dog Trainer Search!

50,000 Page Views Each Week!

If you haven't done so already, be sure to check out our new and improved Dog Trainer Search! The APDT has completely redesigned the Dog Trainer Search to make it more accurate, user-friendly, and provide more information about each trainer.

There are new features, additional information that trainers can display to the public about their methods and business, and new options for web site visitors to sort and display the search results.

All Professional and Full Members should visit their member account screen and specify what services they provide.

2008 Board of Director's Meeting Dates

All members are welcome to attend Board meetings - we just ask that you notify us seven days in advance so that we can arrange for an appropriate-sized room for the meeting. Please contact the Executive Director to announce your intent to attend the meeting.

Learn the Science and Business of Being a Dog Trainer from the BEST

The APDT has partnered with Dogwise Publishing to bring you The Dog Trainer's Resource: The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection. A collection of our newsletter's articles — 80 articles by 40 authors, edited by Chronicle Managing Editor Mychelle Blake.

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Whether you train puppy kindergarten, agility, search and rescue, competition, or work with aggression, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers is the premier educational organization for you! Whether you're the owner of a new dog or puppy, or if you're a serious canine enthusiast or competitor, APDT member trainers can help you gain the most from your companion dog.

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