Approved Course Providers
These Organisations offer qualifications recognised for Charter membership, each grounded in ethical dog training and behaviour practice. Follow the links below to explore courses directly with each provider.
VS Academy Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior
Provides level 5 dog trainer certification as well as advanced behaviour courses for existing trainers, behaviourists and animal care professionals.
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Positively Victoria Stilwell's Positively Dog Training
Delivers educational courses for pet guardians, dog trainers, and other animal care specialists, from Positively editor-in-chief Victoria Stilwell.
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IICE International Institute for Canine Ethics
Membership is built on evidenced CPD and a strict Code of Conduct and Ethics. Recognised by the ABTC as both a Practitioner and Assessing Organisation, with a full pathway to the ABTC Practitioners Register.
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ECLS Essential Canine Life Skills
Provides professional, ethical and practical dog training and education, with franchise trainers undertaking annual CPD and 100% annual audits to ensure consistent, high standards.
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APDT Association of Pet Dog Trainers C.I.C
The UK's oldest and largest not-for-profit dog training organisation, offering accredited pathways and courses.
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IMDT Institute of Modern Dog Trainers
Offers accredited trainer qualifications grounded in modern, evidence-based learning theory.
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PPG Pet Professional Guild
A member organisation and education provider promoting force-free training across the industry.
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ACE Animal Centred Education
Offers both structured certification programme and courses for professionals and guardians, based at Tilley Farm.
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COAPE Centre of Applied Pet Ethology
Delivers accredited behaviourist training with a strong grounding in applied ethology.
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