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Applications are now open for balanced dog trainers in the United States. Payment is collected only after approval.

Before You Apply, a Note on Credentials: You do not need a long list of certificates to apply. Canine Standards reviews the full professional picture, including experience, client reputation, training background, safety standards, public conduct, ethics, and any credentials you want verified. If you have certifications or diplomas, upload them. If you learned through hands-on experience, mentorship, shelter work, continuing education, or years of client cases, show us that evidence instead.

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Business Name (If None, First and Last Name)

First & Last Name

Email

Website (Leave empty if none)

Year You Started Training Dogs Professionally

Associate = $125 - Professional = $150

Membership Level:

Associate — under 3 years of experience

Professional — 3 or more years of experience

Services

Behavioral Modification

Board and Training

Dog/Dog Aggression

E-Collar Training

Group Classes

Leash Pulling

Leash Reactivity

Obedience Training

Off-Leash Reliability

Prong Collar Training

Protection Dog Training

Puppy Training

Resource Guarding

Scent Work / Detection

Service Dog Preparation

Sidekick Leash Training

City

States

Google Review Link. Optional, but helpful for reputation review. (Leave empty if none)

Yelp Review Link. Optional, but helpful for reputation review. (Leave empty if none)

Professional Social Media Links. Optional — helpful if they show your training work, client education, case examples, or public conduct.

Business or Mailing Address. Not shown publicly on the website.

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Which states have you lived in, please list all, from Oldest to Newest

Training Background and Professional Evidence:

Optional Evidence Upload: certificates, diplomas, seminar records, mentorship letters, continuing education records, client letters, case examples, or other proof of your training background. Under 5MB per file.

Choose File(s)

Tell us about your training background. Include any mentorships, workshops, seminars, hands-on experience, shelter or rescue work, continuing education, certifications, diplomas, specialties, or other relevant professional evidence. Only approved public-facing credential text will be shown on your profile.

Optional Practical Proof Links: If you have training videos, before-and-after examples, client testimonials, case studies, or social media posts that show your work, paste the links here. Practical proof is especially helpful for trainers whose experience comes from hands-on work rather than formal schooling.

Safety and Ethics Declarations:

Have you ever been convicted of, entered a guilty plea, or entered a no contest plea for any offense involving animal abuse, cruelty, neglect, or endangerment?

Yes

No

Have you ever been convicted of, entered a guilty plea, or entered a no contest plea for a sexual offense, crime against a minor, violent offense, or any other offense that may be relevant to client, public, or animal safety?

Yes

No

By clicking “Submit Your Application,” you confirm that the information provided is accurate, that you have read and agree to the Canine Standards Code of Conduct and Ethics and Privacy Policy, and that you authorize Canine Standards to review your background and verify information relevant to your application.

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