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Display # 5101520253050100All 1 Association of Pet Dog Trainers The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of trainers that promotes better training through education. The web site has numerous training resources and a list of member - trainers throughout the U.S. and World. 2 The Well Mannered Dog -- Shirley Chong This site is full of very practical concepts and ideas. I particularly like her 6 lessons under Training Tips. The Recall (come when called) lesson will change any dog! 3 Clicker Solutions Visit this site to join an online chat group that discusses and solves behavior problems using clicker and other positive solutions. For owners as well as trainers. 4 Clicker Training Karen Pryor, well known PhD animal behaviorist and dolphin trainer, brought clicker training to the dog training world. Check out her site for good resources and practical information. 5 International Association of Animal Behavior Counselors This prfessional association is one of a growing number that certifies those trainers expertly schooled in the field of animal behavior. It's a great place for you to find a specialist near you if you're having a serious issue. 6 Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists Certfied Applied Animal Behaviorists are those who have either a PhD or a Veterinary degree with a specialization in animal behavior. No one else, no matter how many years they've been training, can join unless the get these degrees (and pass other enrollment tests or standards). The professionals listed here are at the top of their field but there are only a handful in the country. Fortunatly, there are about 5 of them in the New England area. Unfortunately, they are listed alsphbetically by last name, so you'll have to search through the list for one located near you. 7 Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies Want to see if this type of training can work with your kid's behavior? The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is a nonprofit organization that promotes practical, evidence-based applications of behavioral science in the home, school, and the workplace. 8 TAG Teaching TAG stands for "teaching with acoustical guidance" as in, like, a clicker! This organization applies it to PEOPLE. TAGteach is a revolutionary science-based technology that enables educators and coaches to teach efficiently and helps students learn effectively. No, they don't use liver as the reward! It's more than amazing -- check it out!