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How to Choose a Dog Trainer

This comprehensive guide by Zazie Todd, PhD in Companion Animal Psychology, breaks down the techniques, qualifications, and methodologies to look for in a dog trainer. You will learn what the letters CTC, KPA CTP, VSA-CDT, VSPDT, and PMCT after a trainer’s name means, and why they matter so much.

Published On: February 16, 2021|Categories: Dog Behavior, Pet Behavior|

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