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Nutrition & Your Dog

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Most people want information on dog nutrition, and they want to have guidance on feeding and supplements. It is not always easy to tell the difference between good marketing and…

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Apr 13
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Fostering Adolescent Dogs

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We take the dog world seriously and we love helping people who also take the dog world seriously. We are the leading Professional Dog Trainer Academy in the Valley, helping…

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Apr 28
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We Are What We Eat

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We are what we eat. It’s a common saying about human nutrition, acknowledging the critical link between our health and our diet. And it’s true of dogs, too. The question…

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Sep 14
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Dog Domestication – Who Tamed Who?

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Who Tamed Who? The story has long been that we domesticated the dog. Current scientific consensus is that dogs have been our companions for at least 15,000 years. We’ve imagined…

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Aug 05
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Why Do I Need a Professional Dog Trainer Designation to Train Dogs?

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Why Should You Obtain a Professional Dog Trainer Designation? In the last few decades, the field of dog training has changed considerably.  Working with dogs has evolved into more science-based…

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May 14
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Airline Travel with your Service Dog

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Traveling on a commercial airline with your service dog sometimes, is necessary. Proper preparation for a successful experience, is essential. Service dogs are expected to behave and cope with the…

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Mar 03
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Let Them Sniff

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We all know dogs require daily exercise to thrive. But in the rush to provide our canine companions with a good cardio workout, we may be overlooking another equally important…

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Feb 05
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8 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to a Coffee Shop

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8 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to a Coffee Shop Spending time sitting at the local coffee shop with my dog is one of my favorite activities. My dog gets…

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Jan 29
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The 5 Pillars of Successful Dog-Dog Greetings

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What’s a good dog greeting, and what is not? Ask first, greet later. Always ask the guardian’s permission before you let your dog greet another dog. The other dog might…

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Jan 04
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Public Access Skills for Dogs – A Video

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Have you heard of Public Access Skills for dogs and wondered what it meant? Julie Brewer made a video to show what a dog learns in public access class and…

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Recent Posts

  • Nutrition & Your Dog September 14, 2022
  • Fostering Adolescent Dogs April 13, 2022
  • We Are What We Eat April 28, 2021
  • Dog Domestication – Who Tamed Who? September 14, 2020
  • Why Do I Need a Professional Dog Trainer Designation to Train Dogs? August 5, 2020
  • Airline Travel with your Service Dog May 14, 2020
  • Let Them Sniff March 3, 2020
  • 8 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to a Coffee Shop February 5, 2020
  • The 5 Pillars of Successful Dog-Dog Greetings January 29, 2020
  • Public Access Skills for Dogs – A Video January 4, 2020
  • Living With A Dog In Your Senior Years October 30, 2019
  • Dog Halloween Safety Tips October 4, 2019
  • Understanding Dog Motivators September 19, 2019
  • How Dogs Learn August 22, 2019
  • Service Dog Workshop Recap June 27, 2019
  • 5 Rules of a Good Dog Recall June 11, 2019
  • Puppy Socialization for Therapy Dogs May 2, 2019
  • Advanced Impulse Control April 4, 2019
  • Pet Insurance February 27, 2019
  • Scent work – Newest AKC Dog Sport February 19, 2019
  • Dog Training Resources – Uplevel Your Dog Training Skills February 6, 2019
  • Do you know how many types of Service Dogs there are? January 23, 2019
  • Service Dog Program on TV! December 31, 2018
  • Certified Dog Trainer Credentials November 14, 2018
  • The Why Behind Positive Training Methods October 24, 2018
  • Why is it important for my dog to be social? October 3, 2018
  • Service Dog Q&A September 13, 2018
  • The 5 Styles of a Dog’s Bark August 29, 2018
  • There’s A Training Tip For That – Administering Dog Ear Drops July 3, 2018
  • There’s A Training Tip For That – My dog won’t listen to me! June 4, 2018

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What does CPDT stand for behind a trainer’s name?

Just like most professional credentials, not all are common knowledge. CPDT-KA behind a trainer’s name stands for a nationally recognized certification of proficiency, and knowledge of science based training methods.

The trainers that have this certification have met a standard of knowledge that has been assessed by an independent council. They also need to have a minimum of 300 hours of dog training and related volunteer or professional experience within the last three years. They must follow a specific code of ethics which favors using a humane hierarchy of methodology; choosing positive and motivational methods, rather than force based training or compulsion methods. To read more about the specific requirements please visit CCPDT.org.