Training Related Industries

Related and allied industries can benefit from CAPDT membership.

Join and Benefit

Groomers, pet sitters, suppliers of food, treats, equipment, etc., animal researchers, veterinarians and individual owner-trainers and more are all welcomed to join us in building our profession and strong industry networks.

Allied industry Associate Members receive and may advertise at low rates in our quarterly newsletter and receive discounted booth rates at our conferences.

They receive updates on national and international issues that impact the dog training industry and referrals from our members who can access a directory of contacts within our private members-only portal.

Associates are also invited to join our private member’s Facebook group where they can quickly obtain feedback from trainers across the country on issues in their own businesses and can share information once a month about their products and services.

Associates are also offered a free opportunity to offer Professional Members discounts and specials on their products and services in our private member’s only portal.

Associates must be 18 years of age or older, agree to be abide by the Association’s Bylaws and Code of Ethics and pledge to use humane methods when dealing with dogs.

Notes about application and payment
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All fees are CDN $ and subject to GST or HST as appropriate.

Associate Membership

Non-training canine professionals or others who support the industry
$ 95 for the first year!
($40 renewal)

Apply if you are:
  • Advertise at low rates in our quarterly newsletter
  • Receive discounted booth rates at our conferences
  • Receive updates on national and international issues that impact the dog training industry
  • Referrals from our members via our contact directory in our members-only portal
  • Access to our member's only Facebook Group
  • Offer direct discounts and specials on your products/services via our members only portal
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Note for re Membership Year:

Membership year is from April 1 to April 1. New members joining between January 1 and March 31 will receive extended membership into the following membership year, eligible for first renewal on April 1 of the year following the join date. Membership dues are not prorated for mid-year applications.