The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

Founded in 1993 by Dr. Ian Dunbar, the APDT has grown to become one of the largest dog-training organizations in the world. It is committed to developing better trainers through education, and offers individual pet dog trainers a respected and concerted voice in the dog world, promoting dog-friendly dog training to the veterinary profession and the public.

Association of Pet Dog Trainers 150 Executive Center Drive Box 35 Greenville, SC 29615 www.apdt.com

The International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

IACP was founded by Martin Deeley to promote the highest standards of professional and business practice among canine professionals including, but not limited to, dog trainers, veterinarians, groomers, kennel managers, and pet sitters. It also is a great resource to locate a qualified canine professional in your area.

The International Association of Canine Professionals P.O. Box 560156 Montverde, Fl. 34756-0156 (407)469-2008 www.dogpro.org

National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI)

Founded in 1965 to promote modern, humane training methods and at the same time elevate the standards of the dog-training profession, NADOI members need to demonstrate that they have attained certain skills and knowledge through testing measured by their peers. The NADOI's mission is to endorse dog obedience instructors of the highest caliber; to provide continuing education and learning resources to those instructors; and to continue to promote humane, effective training methods and competent instructors.

National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors PO Box 369 729 Grapevine Hwy Hurst, TX 76054 www.nadoi.org