| How to Choose a Dog Trainer for Shelters/Rescues/Breeders |
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As a shelter or rescue organization, the ability to refer your adopters to a qualified dog trainer is often crucial to helping a dog successfully transition into a new home. The CCPDT understands how important it is for you to be able to refer clients to a professional dog trainer whom you can trust to provide the highest level of care and competence. After all, your reputation is at stake and you want your referrals to demonstrate success and assist newly adopted dogs in their transition home. Dog training and behavior change is a science but it in not a regulated science. There is no licensing and no oversight. With the CCPDT designations, you can gain the confidence you need to choose a dog trainer for your referrals. Begin your search for a dog trainer by looking for the CPDT-KA designation. This stands for Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed and indicates that a dog trainer has a minimum of 300 hours of experience; references from a veterinarian, client, and colleague; and has passed a comprehensive, psychometrically sound examination testing the dog trainer?s knowledge of learning theory, canine ethology, animal husbandry, classroom management, teaching techniques, and more. Have the dog trainer into your shelter or rescue organization for an interview. Are they professional in their appearance and in their marketing materials? Can they knowledgeably and clearly answer questions regarding dog training and their dog training methods? Do you feel comfortable with them personally and professionally?? Our CPDT-KA designations gives you the assurance that the trainer has the knowledge necessary to train dogs and teach others to train their dogs. Your interview can tell you whether they present the professionalism and interpersonal skills to meet your high standards! |