Advanced Training Credentials

• Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA^*)
  Through the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers^*

Owner, Michael Grier, BA, CPDT-KA was one of the first two professional trainers in Orange County, CA to earn this credential.

In order to maintain this certification - all CPDT-KA's must earn 33 Advance Behavior Continuing Education Units every two years.

Why Choose A (CPDT) Certified Pet Dog Trainer from CCPDT?
^*CCPDT's testing / certification program currently is the only nationally recognized independent certification process for dog trainers. Recertification along with mandatory pre-approved CEUs is required every three years to maintain a CPDT designation.

There are many dog trainer schools that provide their own certification for their specific programs, while other organizations offer take-home tests for "certification." However, these tests are not monitored by an independent council, nor are the testing processes standardized.

CCPDT's certification program is based on humane training practices and the latest scientific knowledge related to canine behavior and training. Competence and continued growth in training practices is promoted through the recertification of qualified professionals.

For more information about the Council of Certified Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT) please visit http://www.ccpdt.org/whych.html.

To find a Certified Pet Dog Trainer in your area, visit http://www.ccpdt.org/

• AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluators
• SFSPCA w/ Dr. Ian Dunbar
  Advanced Canine Behavior
  Aggressive Canine Behavior
• Agility Dog Sports

Memberships

• APDT (American Pet Dog Trainers Assoc.)
• ABS (Animal Behavior Society)
• IAABC (The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants)
• CCBS (the Cambridge Center for Behavior Studies)

Community Positions

• AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluators
• Board of Directors SPCA
• Chair, Walk for the Animals