The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)

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. Thousands of dog training professionals worldwide maintain the CCPDT’s certifications as a mark of high professional distinction.

With levels of training experience and dog behavior wisdom similar to Victoria’s, all VSPDT Trainers have worked with Victoria personally and share her passion for positive training as well as her expert ability to achieve unparalleled results without using force or dangerous dominance-based techniques. These hand-selected trainers are available to get you and your dog back on the path towards balance and harmony using the scientifically-based methods Victoria is helping to bring back to the mainstream on It’s Me or the Dog.

The IAABC was founded in 2004, recognizing that the practice of assisting the public with companion animal behavior problems was a growing field encompassing many different professionals: veterinary behaviorists, veterinarians, behavior consultants, animal trainers, animal shelter employees and volunteers, academics, as well as practicing professionals who don't always fit neatly into one of the aforementioned categories.