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Board Election Announcement: 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.

Are You Interested In an All Expense Paid Trip to the 2008 APDT Conference In Louisville?

For more information on requirements for each award visit the Awards Section. Deadline for the award applications/essays June 9, 2008.

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!

 

If you were unable to attend a past conference and you would like to have a quick resource for the information visit http://www.prolibraries.com/apdt/ to purchase these great new resource tools. You may purchase podcasts by Full Conference(s) or by Popular Session(s)!

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. Members can now update their services to include: Aggression, Agility, AKC Obedience, Service Dog, Behavioral Consultation, CGC Training, Clicker Training, Group Training, In-Home, Private Training and Rally.

APDT Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibility
Adopted December 4, 2003

The APDT created the Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibility (the "Code") to set forth aspirations and guidelines for APDT members of all levels to provide outstanding service and pursue continuing education. It is the hope of the APDT that the Code will also provide owners of pet dogs with the confidence that APDT trainers are knowledgeable, caring and conscientious and will help them achieve their training goals through the use of dog-friendly training.

APDT Think Tank Task Force Summary

On August, 11, 2007 the APDT Think Tank started new with 47 members. The first question posed to the group was:"Submit Your Top Ten Training Books Geared Toward Pet Owners/Parents". The Think Tank was also asked to provide input on the Trainer Search and Rally. See what the Think Tank came up with by visiting their page.

"The Dog Trainer's Trainer"

While Cesar Millan is dazzling TV audiences, Ian Dunbar has been quietly gaining the respect of the people who really count -- other dog experts. Ian Dunbar, Founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers has a fabulous new article published on Dogtime.com.

 

We are extremely proud to have Ian and his expertise available not only to APDT members but to the dog training community as a whole.

 

Read Ian's article >

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.

Do We Have Your Correct Address?

We want to make sure everyone is receiving their copy of the Chronicle of the Dog. By updating your address and adding the "plus-four" digits to your zip code you are helping to ensure that you receive your copy in a timely manner. Not sure what your "plus-four" zip code digits are? Find your complete zip code

Breed-Specific Legislation Makes Headlines

The July 23, 2007 issue of The New York Times, ran an article titled “States Weigh Safety With Dog Owners’ Rights.”  In response to the article, APDT’s executive director, Richard Spencer, sent a letter to the editor.

Dog Park Information

Information and resources that should be taken into consideration when bringing your dog to a dog park.

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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