What is the AAPDT?

The AAPDT - the Australian Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Inc (A0025948S) was created from the PDTAV - the Professional Dog Trainers Association of Victoria, Inc. It was the first organisation in Australia to accredit professional dog trainers and has been doing so since 1992. It is one of a few associations that accredits professional dog trainers & instructors in Australia. Furthermore, since 1994 it has been recognised by the Victorian State Government as an approved organisation under the Domestic (feral & nuisance) Animals Act 1994.

The AAPDT represents professional dog training schools and businesses, as well as individuals,
dedicated to making dog training a profession, to generate business from that profession and
to set and improve standards in the industry. Also, unlike some organisations in the dog training industry that purport to be independent but are merely a front for a business, the AAPDT is a not-for-profit bona-fide association governed by a management committee which is voted in by the members each year. All income derived by the AAPDT through its memberships, seminars & other sources is used to promote its members & the AAPDT. Furthermore, the AAPDT Inc. conforms to the Associations Incorporations Act 1981.

Why should consumers select a member of the AAPDT?

• Accredited membership consists only of ethical professional dog trainers
• Professional and ethical integrity is applied in all business dealings
• Canine interests & welfare are of paramount importance
• AAPDT members oppose unacceptable and harsh training methods at all times
• AAPDT members may apply different methods and use different training tools to achieve the best result for you and your dog
• AAPDT members are subject to stringent peer quality control measures

Why should you become a member of the AAPDT?

• Networking opportunities
• Voice to local and state government
• Opportunity to learn and update knowledge
• Develop a standard (benchmark) for the dog training industry in professionalism
• Credibility
• First professional dog trainers association to be recognised by the State Government (1994)

How to contact the AAPDT:

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