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The International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

​The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CANINE PROFESSIONALS is dedicated to the education, development and support of dog training professional world-wide.  The IACP provides a community where experienced dog trainers mentor, guide and cultivate members to their full potential.  Our commitment to the highest quality training increases our members’ skills and abilities, develops professional recognition and improves communication on training best practices.  We support our members’ rights to properly use and promote effective, humane training tools and methods to create success for each dog and owner, while expanding the understanding and cooperation among canine professionals and dog owners across the full spectrum of the canine industry.
 In achieving these aims through education and training, the IACP works actively to reduce cruelty and abuse to canine partners.

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We believe that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law. Learn more about our history, mission, and what we do to help animals nationwide.

​Please consider joining the https://www.aspca.org/

© National K-9 
Learning Center

40 years of making man’s best friend better

National K-9 Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio was founded in 1975 and today is regarded as a leader within the fields of dog training, behavior modification, and dog trainer education. 

In 1981 National K-9 established its School for Dog Trainers with the mission of offering interested individuals the skills and knowledge to pursue careers within the field of professional dog training. National K-9 graduates have created profitable and rewarding careers all over the United States and in more than 40 different foreign countries.

In addition to our School for Dog Trainers, National K-9 offers: Obedience Training, Behavior Counseling, Puppy Preschool, and Boarding Services to dog owners in Central Ohio. At National K-9, nothing makes us happier than seeing people enjoying their best friend to the fullest. We invite you to explore what National K-9 has to offer.

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Starmark Academy

Starmark Academy for professional dog trainers has class sessions of four, eight, and twelve weeks year round, and offers onsite housing. Subjects include basic and advanced obedience, dog sports, behavior modification, kennel and breeding management, personal protection, police K9 training, search and rescue, retriever training, assisted therapy, explosive and narcotic detection, and much more. Here, students will learn all aspects of training and behavior and will receive certification upon completion of curriculum.

Starmark Academy - Our school for dog trainers is a state approved trade school that offers certification in the science of dog training. The Academy is listed with Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation for Chapter 31 benefits and is also INS approved for international students. Starmark Academy offers financial aid, if qualified, through Sallie Mae. We also offer career counseling and a placement assistance program. Visit www.schoolfordogtrainers.com for more information.

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The DPCA

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The Doberman Pinscher Club of America (DPCA) is a national nonprofit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan. With approximately 2,000 members representing most of the 50 states and several other countries the DPCA is the "parent" organization of 53 Chapter Clubs located throughout the United States. The DPCA is a member of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and, as such, is the only national Doberman breed club which is recognized and sanctioned by the AKC. The major objective of the Club is to encourage and promote purebred Doberman Pinschers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.  Interested in becoming a member visit:  http://www.dpca.org/club/DPCA_membership.htm