The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT®), established in 2001, is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession. The CCPDT is the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science-based dog training practices.

The Academy for Dog Trainers is widely regarded as the Harvard University of dog training schools for those wishing to become professional dog trainers. It was formed by Jean Donaldson in 1999 to address the need for more comprehensive dog trainer education.

Inside the house will limit any major distractions to your dog and give you the best initial training results. Try training in a room that is quiet with little external noise or distractions. As your dog progresses with focus and eye contact, change to a room with a little more noise to increase his attention span.

#1 Karen Pryor Academy The Karen Pryor Academy is a leader in Animal and Behaviour Training. It offers online training courses for dog professionals at any stage of their career, whether they're looking for a foundational course to break into the industry or specialty courses to expand their service offers.