CAPDT Updates

Why CAPDT’s New Professional Pathways Are Good News for Trainers

If you’ve spent years building your knowledge, helping dogs and their families, and growing the profession through ethical, humane training, you may be wondering what CAPDT’s new National Curriculum Standard and professional pathways mean for you. The short answer? Good things. These initiatives are not about starting over. They’re about building on the foundation that […]

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Annual General Meeting 2026

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Our Annual General Meeting brought together 76 attendees from across the country for an evening filled with updates, progress, and excitement for the future of CAPDT. Members received a comprehensive recap of the work accomplished over the past year, including updates to the complaint process based directly on feedback shared at last year’s AGM. We

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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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Becoming a Dog Trainer in Canada

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Dog training is a skilled profession grounded in science, ethics, and animal welfare. It requires far more than a love of dogs — it requires education, practical skill, and accountability. If you are considering dog training as a career, it is important to understand both the current landscape in Canada and the national standards now

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Member Feature: Jessica Eden O’Neill

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I have dedicated my career to canine behaviour and the emotional well-being of dogs and their guardians. As the founder of Pet Intel & Emotional Well-Being, I specialize in behaviour consulting, rehabilitation, and training programs tailored for dogs with complex needs, from reactivity and aggression to service and therapy dog preparation. Over the years, I have

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Dog shaking its paw with a dog trainer - fostering the concept of dog-friendly and humane training techniques across Canada.

Upholding Our Standards and Moving Forward Together

CAPDT Updates / Amy Merrill

Dear Members, As many of you know, CAPDT introduced the STOP List in 2019 in response to feedback from our membership. This initiative marked a significant moment for our organization, as we elevated our Code of Ethics and became one of the first professional associations to take a firm stance against the use of aversive

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Why CAPDT’s New Professional Pathways Are Good News for Trainers

Annual General Meeting 2026

The CVMA Supports Developing a National Certifying Body

Becoming a Dog Trainer in Canada

Member Feature: Jessica Eden O’Neill

Upholding Our Standards and Moving Forward Together

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