Recommended Organizations

• APDT
  The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education.
• NADOI
  The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors was founded in 1965 when a small group of highly experienced dog trainers gathered together and resolved to promote modern, humane training methods and at the same time elevate the standards of the dog obedience instructing profession.
• TUFTS Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
  Cummings School Veterinary Medicine at Tufts.
• National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage
  Establishing standards for animal massage and acupressure.
• IAABC
  IAABC members have diverse practices and methodologies, and believe in the study and science of behavior consulting. We understand that animal behavior consultants can assist owners in managing and modifying problem behaviors, and in the process help strengthen the relationships between an owner and pet.
• DWAA
  Dog Writers Association of America is the most recognized professional writing association devoted to dogs.
• Karen Pryor Clicker Training
  Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior is an educational institution that teaches inspired animal training through innovative programs designed for both experienced and aspiring teachers.