Quote Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
Applesnon,
There is no blanket org that oversees or for that matter requires you to have a certain amount of experience or success. There is no state, or county or government agency that sets even minimum standards.

There are several places that you can be certified, and all it means is you passed basic knowledge and have recieved in most cases, some hands on work with dogs.

I know several trainers, that have this certification and I wouldn't trust them to teach a dead dog to lie down.

I know several people that have no certification, that I would happily hand over my animal to.

That being said, if you think there should be an org. I will support any efforts you want to make and help anyway I can. As there should be some place to be able to look up a persons abilities and sucess or failures, and also a place to keep accurate info.

Kym
I agree- that is why I would not touch a licensed trainer that was not recorded with the better business bureau. That makes a traceable record..