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March 10, 2026

The CVMA Supports Developing a National Certifying Body

The CVMA Supports Developing a National Certifying Body

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The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has taken a strong and clear position on dog training in Canada. They support the development of a national certifying body to establish consistent standards for dog trainers—standards based on humane, evidence-based, reward-based methods. Source Why is this important? Currently in Canada, anyone can call themselves a dog trainer […]

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capdt member kelly crawford deib

Member Feature: Kelly Crawford DEIB

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Welcoming Our New DEIB Committee Chair   The Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers is pleased to introduce Kelly Crawford (she/they) as the new Chair of the DEIB Committee (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging). Kelly brings a deep commitment to both animal welfare and community support, with a training philosophy centered on empowering pet guardians

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