Here at Spiffy Dog we believe in the importance of good dog training. It is also very important to chosse a trainer / behaviourist who offers kind, non-punitive training methods. That is why we recommend trainers from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT UK). Along with the APDT UK we openly condem the use of choke chains, pinch collars, shock collars etc. Click here to find out what it is doing to your dog.
The APDT UK was established in 1995 by a group of forward-thinking dog trainers whose vision was to provide the dog owning public with a way of finding quality trainers who used only, kind, fair and effective methods.
All members are required to adhere to a strict code of practice and fairly quickly dog trainers were keen to sign up; lists of dog trainers were made available to veterinary surgeries and enquirers were directed to local APDT UK trainers safe in the knowledge that members adhere to this code of practice. This information - on over 500 members - is now on the Association’s website www.apdt.co.uk .
Members commit to keeping up to date with modern training methods which is very important as they have to contend with the bombardment – often via the media - of outdated and often cruel training methods and equipment that unenligh
tened trainers still recommend. These methods can have devastating effects on the dog, and owner-dog relationship and APDT members are often left to pick up the pieces, whilst helping the unsuspecting public understand why these punitive methods have no place in modern dog training
If a member of the public does have any reason to be unhappy about any training or training methods that are used the APDT UK has a complaints procedure which ensures complaints are thoroughly investigated.
Although best known for its work with pet dogs, APDT UK members can be found instructing agility, ring-craft, obedience, heel work to music, etc. proving that kind, fair and effective methods work well for any discipline.
When choosing a trainer, the APDT UK offers some very useful advise. Click Here to read this useful information off of their website
APDT UK continues to go from strength to strength - now offering courses for prospective dog training instructors as well as introducing Rally (new dog sport) to the UK.
To find out more about the APDT UK please clik here.
Click here to download the APDT UK Say No to choke Chains leaflet
