CAPDT Names Good Dog Academy Canada’s First CAPDT-Accredited Dog Trainer Education School: 7 Things Aspiring Trainers Should Know

The national association for Canadian dog trainers says the online school has demonstrated alignment with its National Dog Training Curriculum Standard Canada - November 12, 2026 - Good Dog Academy is the first CAPDT-accredited dog trainer education school, according to the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT). On its Becoming a Dog Trainer page, CAPDT names the online school "the first CAPDT-Accredited Dog Trainer Education School" and says it "has demonstrated alignment with CAPDT's National Dog Training Curriculum Standard." 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