There are other certifying bodies in the US and the UK, but in VSA’s opinion, many of them either have qualifying standards lower than we recommend and/or they promote and condone dog training tools, philosophies and methods that are widely considered outdated and potentially harmful to dogs’ well-being. VSA and VSPDT are founding members of the charter, and VSA graduates enjoy charter membership based on their ongoing credentialing via VSA. One exciting development in the UK is the founding of the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter – a nationally-recognized organization comprised of leading entities including VSA and VSPDT dedicated to providing accountability and a level of trust for the UK dog-owning public. In the UK, the IAABC, PPAB, and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) – not to be confused with the US-based non-certifying membership organization of the same name – are a few of several positive training-based organizations which offer certifications without education. In the USA, the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB) are several of the best-known certifying organizations for dog trainers. Some certifying organizations also exist in various countries (separate from any educational institution), while other organizing bodies serve as mere associations without any certification required for membership. While specific nomenclature and designations vary by country, most dog trainer schools provide some level of self-defined certification for their graduates. Learn more about what dog training certification is here. Because the field of dog training is largely unregulated, attempting to understand the various types of dog trainer certification currently available can often be a confusing and muddy exercise.
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