Association of Pet Dog Trainers

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers was founded in 1995 by John Fisher to offer pet dog owners a guarantee of quality when looking for a puppy and dog training class in their area.

All members of the APDT have been assessed according to a strict code of practice and have agreed to abide by kind and fair principles of training. To this end the use of coercive or punitive techniques and equipment are not used.

Please note that APDT members may offer services over and above the provision of pet dog training. The Association does not include these additional services during the assessment process and cannot attest to the quality of such services.

Only those trainers currently listed on the APDT website have been assessed and approved by the APDT.

• Locate your nearest APDT member
• Find information to help you find the right puppy, and what to look for when deciding on a training class
• Receive helpful advice on common training problems
• View and book courses for those who wish to further their education about dog training and behaviour
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• Become a member
• View information on overseas membership