Our Certifications & Memberships
The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), established in 2001, is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession. The CCPDT is the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science-based dog training practices. Thousands of dog training professionals worldwide maintain the CCPDT’s certifications as a mark of high professional distinction.
IAABC awards skill-based certifications in animal behavior consulting. To determine whether you meet the standards for Certified or Associate Certified designated, we need evidence that you have the skills you need to sucessfully manage, prevent and modify challenging behavior in your chosen species.
This program covers all aspects of dog training, from the history of dog training to business building, from behavior modification to the principles and applications of behavior, and much more. In addition, since practical experience is vital to success, the school offers a hands-on component so that learning is not just theoretical.
TAGteach is a teaching and communication method that combines positive reinforcement with an acoustical support. TAGteach is an application of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) that makes the science of positive reinforcement accessible and easy to do for owners.
We are Evaluators for the following AKC programs:
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
- AKC Canine Good Citizen
- AKC Community Canine
- AKC Trick Dog