Animal Trainers

The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists offers education and certification for veterinary behavior specialists.
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB)
14 Imperial Place, Unit 201
Providence, RI, 02903-4639
Email: info@dacvb.org
https://www.dacvb.org

The American Working Dog Association provides law enforcement and search-and-rescue working dog teams with certifications and the top training methods.
American Working Dog Association (AWDA)
https://www.americanworkingdog.com

The Animal Behavior Society offers education, events, and other membership resources.
Animal Behavior Society (ABS)
2111 Chestnut Ave, Suite 145
Glenview, IL, 60025-1609
Tel: (312) 893-6585
Email: info@animalbehaviorsociety.org
http://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers offers dog training tips; career, education, and certification information; and its APDT Chronicle of the Dog.
Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
2365 Harrodsburg Road A325
Lexington, KY, 40504-3366
Tel: (800) 738-3647
Tel 2: (864) 331-0767
Email: membership@apdt.com
https://www.apdt.com

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums provides information about zoos, aquariums, oceanariums, and wildlife parks.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 710
Silver Spring, MD, 20910-3314
Tel: (301) 562-0777
Email: membership@aza.org
https://www.aza.org

Canine Companions is a nonprofit organization that assists people with disabilities by providing trained assistance dogs and ongoing support.
Canine Companions (CCI)
PO Box 446
Santa Rosa, CA, 95402-0446
Tel: (800) 572-2275
Tel 2: (866) 224-3647
https://www.cci.org

The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers provides information on certification for dog trainers.
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
1350 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY, 10018-7702
Tel: (855) 362-3784
Email: info@ccpdt.org
https://www.ccpdt.org

Dogs for Better Lives (formerly Dogs for the Deaf) specializes in training and placing hearing assistance dogs, autism assistance dogs, and facility dogs.
Dogs for Better Lives
10175 Wheeler Road
Central Point, OR, 97502-9360
Tel: (800) 990-3647
Tel 2: (541) 826-9220
Fax: (541) 826-6696
Email: info@dogsforbetterlives.org
https://dogsforbetterlives.org

The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants provides education, certification, professional development, and networking for animal behavior specialists and related professionals.
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
1800 JFK Blvd., Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA, 19103-3402
Email: info@iaabc.org
https://iaabc.org/?r=cr

The International Association of Canine Professionals promotes standards of professional and business practice among canine professionals.
International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)
4120 N Rockwell St
Chicago, IL, 60618
Tel: (512) 564-1011
Email: support@iacpdogs.org
https://iacpdogs.org

The International Boarding & Pet Car Services Association offers classes and certification opportunities for entry-level pet care technicians, as well as senior staff, supervisors, and managers.
International Boarding & Pet Car Services Association (IBPSA)
Tel: (877) 318-8172
Email: membership@ibpsa.com
https://www.ibpsa.com

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is a union that represents various workers in the private and public sector
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
25 Louisiana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC, 20001-2130
Tel: (202) 624-6800
https://teamster.org

The International Marine Animal Trainers' Association provides information on careers, endangered species, useful books and other publications, and student membership.
International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA)
PO Box 4212
Copley, OH, 44321-0212
Email: info@imata.org
https://www.imata.org

Visit the association’s Web site for information on entering the field, schools, and publications.
National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI)
1430 Gadsden Hwy, Ste 116-613
Birmingham, AL, 35235
Tel: (205) 202-1323
Email: info@nadoi.org
https://nadoi.org

Pet Partners is "the national leader in demonstrating and promoting the health and wellness benefits of animal-assisted therapy, activities, and education."
Pet Partners
345 118th Ave. SE, #100
Bellevue, WA, 98005-3587
https://petpartners.org