Dog Professionals
Education and certification for dog professionals
Professional dog training education and certification prep.
Build Your Career in Dog Training
National Dog Training Academy provides professional dog training education and certification prep courses for aspiring and working dog professionals. Whether you're building a career in dog training or strengthening your skills in an existing role, every dog you work with comes with their own personality and behaviors. Structured training gives you the knowledge and confidence to create a predictable, safe, and calm environment — no matter what professional setting you work in.
Strengthening dog-handling skills across the profession.
Who We Serve
Dog Trainers
From one dog trainer to another, National Dog Training Academy is here to help you succeed. We've developed proven methods and structured training courses to help dog training professionals sharpen their skills and improve their training outcomes. We equip you with the tools and confidence to deliver results for your clients and their dogs.
Dog Walkers
Exercise is an important aspect of a dog's daily routine and often has a direct effect on overall behavior in the household. However, dealing with disruptive and erratic behaviors can derail even an experienced dog walker. Our foundational training helps dog walkers manage pack dynamics, reducing disruptions and promoting a healthy exercise routine.
Boarders
Dog boarding services cycle through a large volume of dogs weekly, all with their own temperaments and training foundations. The right training gives you the skills to identify and address problem behaviors, establish clear structure, and maintain a calm, safe environment.
Groomers
Whether you’re a large-scale grooming operation or provide single services, we know that a canine's behavior can affect the overall quality of services and can even put your employees at risk. Our professional programs teach you how to assess behaviors and engage canines of different breeds and temperaments in order to establish trust and promote a calm atmosphere.
How we deliver
Services For Professionals
NDTA offers comprehensive professional dog training education through online courses and certification prep.
Online Education
National Dog Training Academy offers specialized online courses designed to deepen your professional dog training knowledge. Our coursework is built for aspiring and working dog professionals who want to strengthen their skills through structured, standards-aligned education.
Exam Prep Course
Earn the certification to back up your expertise. Our CCPDT-aligned curriculum incorporates real-world application to help you prepare for and pass the CCPDT (CPDT-KA) exam with confidence.
Stand out with credentials that matter.
Why Get Certified?
Dog training is an unregulated industry — anyone can call themselves a dog trainer. That's exactly why professional certification matters. Earning your CPDT-KA through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) signals to clients, employers, and peers that your skills are backed by a recognized industry standard.
Certification demonstrates that you understand the science behind dog behavior, can apply humane and effective training methods, and are committed to professional growth. Whether you're launching your career or looking to elevate your credibility, certification is the clearest way to set yourself apart from the crowd and build lasting client trust.
Professional certification to build your career on
Your Path to Certification
National Dog Training Academy's Exam Prep Course lays the groundwork for professionalism in your career. Like the foundational training we teach our canines, NDTA's professional certification prep course provides the essential building blocks that give you the tools and confidence to pass the CCPDT examination. Through a curriculum aligned with the highest industry standards, you validate your expertise, build client trust, and join the ranks of certified dog professionals