About the Professional Membership

As a way of recognizing our members who have demonstrated their professionalism by attaining certification and as encouragement to those who have yet to do so, the APDT has established a "Professional Member" classification.

Professional Membership is only available to members who have earned related certification(s) from an approved organization that is recognized by the APDT Board of Directors. At present, this list includes ten approved designations from seven different organizations. The list below will be reviewed by the APDT Board at least once a year and designations will be added or deleted as appropriate.

Remember, you must possess at least one of the certifications below in order for your APDT Professional Membership to be approved.

Professional Designation	Approved Organization
CPDT - Certified Pet Dog Trainer	Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
CAAAB - Certified Associate Applied Animal Behaviorist	Animal Behavior Society
CAAB - Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist	Animal Behavior Society
CABC - Certified Animal Behavior Consultant	International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
CDBC - Certified Dog Behavior Consultant	International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
CDT - Certified Dog Trainer	International Association of Canine Professionals
CDTA - Certified Dog Trainer Advanced	International Association of Canine Professionals
CCAB - Certified Clinical Behavior Consultant	International Association for the Study of Animal Behavior
DACVB – Dilplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists	American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
NADOI – Endorsed Member	National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, Inc

 

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