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CCPDT, APDT, CPDT, CPDT-KA

  

  
    
    
  

  

     
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers®

  
       
  
    
     
         

     		
     
         

                 

                     
                         
                 

                 

                     
                         
                     
                         
                     
         Certification Examination for Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge Assessed<sup>®</sup>CPDT-KA®


         Certification Examination for Behavior Consultants - Canine - Knowledge AssessedCBCC-KA


                     		
                 

                 

                     
                                         

         

     		
   

   


    		    
    
    
    
  





     
     
    



PTC Online Testing System




WHAT IS IT
A practice test consisting of 50 questions with a testing time of 2 hours taken over the Internet. For optimum performance, use Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher to take the online practice test. There is limited support for other browsers.



WHY TAKE IT
To experience taking a computerized exam, to review an example of the type of content included in the Online Practice Test for Professional Dog Trainers, and to learn more about question format, style, and level of difficulty


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         Certification Examination for Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge Assessed® 
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
     
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    CCPDT® Website
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
     
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    Certification Examination for Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge Assessed®
    
    
    
    
  



  

    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
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    01/11/2013
    03/9/2013 - 03/23/2013
    
    
  


  

    
    
    07/12/2013
    09/07/2013 - 09/21/2013
    
    
  

 
  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    Eligibility
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
    

  1. At least 300 hours experience in dog training within the last five (5) years. Two hundred twenty-five (225) hours (75%) of experience must be actual teaching hours (group class, private lessons) as a Head Trainer or Instructor. Seventy-five (75) hours (25%) of experience can be in other related areas such as working with shelter animals, assisting in classes, working as a veterinary technician or groomer (bather position not applicable).

    
A Head Trainer or Instructor is defined as the individual responsible for running the class or private session. There is only one Head Trainer per class. The Head Trainer responsibilities must include much of the following:

      

    • Prepares lesson plans and curriculum
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    • Prepares homework and handouts
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    • Works with both owners and the dogs; a session where the trainer is working only with the dog and not the owners does not qualify for Head Trainer hours
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    • Decides which tools are appropriate for each class/client
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    • Designs room layout, timing, and schedule for each class
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    • Manages people, dogs, and environment for everyone’s safety
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    • Is responsible for class goals being met
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Although an Assistant Trainer may complete some of the above responsibilities, they will generally only complete a fraction of the above and will generally only teach a portion of the entire class. An Assistant Trainer will not typically be responsible for the overall running of the class. A Trainer who teaches only a segment or portion of the class will not qualify as a Head Trainer.

    
It is important to note that the person’s title does not determine whether or not they can take credit for the class hours. For example, a trainer may be employed as a Head Trainer and typically teach as the Head Trainer. If this trainer assists another trainer in class, the trainer would not be able to claim any credit for those classes.

    
Occasionally, it has been necessary to verify the experience of a candidate, even after passing the examination. It is advised that a document listing your experience with names and contact information be kept in a safe place for future verification.

    

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  2. A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
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  3. A total of three (3) references dated no earlier than six (6) months prior to the examination date. Required references are as follows:

      

    • One (1) from a veterinarian.
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    • One (1) from a dog training client.
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    • One (1) from a colleague in the canine training and behavior profession.
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  4. Completion and filing of an application for the Certification Examination for Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge Assessed.
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  5. Signing and filing The CCPDT Code of Ethics.
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  6. Copy of a current government-issued photo id.
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  7. Payment of required fee.
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    COMPUTERIZED EXAMINATION
Professional Organization Member (*)		
    $335.00
    
    
  


  

    
    
    Non Member 
    $385.00
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
(*) APDT, NADOI, IAABC, IACP, CAPPDT Members		
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
NON- COMPUTERIZED EXAMINATION
Please contact the Professional Testing Corporation at (212) 356-0660 or via email at administrator@ccpdt.org for pricing information.		
    
    
  



  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    Regional Testing Center(s)
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    To find a testing center near you visit
    
      http://www.ptcny.com/cbt/sites.htm or call PSI at (800) 211-2754.  You will not be able to schedule your examination appointment until you have received an Eligibility Notice from PTC.  



If you do not reside within North America, please contact the Professional Testing Corporation at (212) 356-0660 or via email at administrator@ccpdt.org for information about how to schedule an examination.		
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
  Handbook and Application Request
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
      
Certification Examination for Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge Assessed®

    		
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
    
Click here to Download the Handbook and Application Now!
      

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    Online Testing Details
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    WHAT IS IT

A practice test consisting of 50 questions with a testing time of 2 hours taken over the Internet.



WHY TAKE IT

To experience taking a computerized exam, to review content included in Certification Examination for
Professional Dog Trainers- Knowledge Assessed®, and to learn more about question format, style, and level of difficulty.



SCORE REPORT

After completing the online practice
test, you will receive an instant score
report showing test performance in
each of the content areas. The score
report does not provide correct
answers or indicate which questions
were answered correctly and
incorrectly.




NOTE:  Performance on the online practice test may differ from actual performance on the Certification Examinations. Thus, there is no guarantee that taking this practice test will help you pass the Certification Examinations. Participants may, however, find it helpful to review content in any areas of weakness indicated on the score reports prior to taking the Certification Examinations. 



CONTENT INCLUDED

    

  1. Instruction Skills
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  2. Animal Husbandry
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  3. Ethology
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  4. Learning Theory
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  5. Equipment
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    Fee (by Credit card)
    $60.00
    
    
  




  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
  Handbook and Application Request
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
      
Online Practice Test for Professional Dog Trainers

    		
    
    
  

  

    
     
    
    Go to https://secure.ptcny.com/webtest/ to learn how to apply, pay, and take the practice test online.
    
    
    
     
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  
  

    
    
    
    Certification Examination for Behavior Consultants - Canine - Knowledge Assessed
    
    
    
    
  



  

    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    Application Deadline

    
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    03/08/2013
    05/04/2013 - 05/18/2013
    
    
  


  

    
    
    09/06/2013
    11/02/2013 - 11/16/2013
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    Eligibility
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
    

  1. Five hundred (500) hours in canine behavior consulting on fear, phobias, compulsive behaviors, anxiety
and aggression within the previous five (5) years OR a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in psychology, a
biological sciences field, or a life sciences field with three hundred (300) hours in canine behavior
consulting on fear, phobias, compulsive behaviors, anxiety and aggression within the previous three (3)
years.
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  2. The CCPDT behavior log documenting the hours required above.
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  3. A total of five (5) references as follows: 

      

    • One (1) from a veterinarian.
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    • One (1) from a canine behavior consulting client.
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    • One (1) from a colleague in the canine training and behavior profession.
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    • Two (2) additional references from any of the categories above.
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  4. Completion and filing of an application for the Certification Examination for Behavior Consultants - Canine
- Knowledge Assessed.
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  5. Transcript from Master’s Degree or Doctorate as defined above if applicable.
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  6. Signing and filing The CCPDT Code of Ethics.
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  7. Copy of a current government-issued photo id.
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  8. Payment of required fee.
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    Fee(s)
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  


 

    
    
    COMPUTERIZED EXAMINATION
Professional Organization Member (*)		
    $335.00
    
    
  


  

    
    
    Non Member 
    $385.00
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
(*) APDT, NADOI, IAABC, IACP, CAPPDT Members		
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
NON- COMPUTERIZED EXAMINATION
Please contact the Professional Testing Corporation at (212) 356-0660 or via email at administrator@ccpdt.org for pricing information.		
    
    
  



  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    Regional Testing Center(s)
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    To find a testing center near you visit
    
      http://www.ptcny.com/cbt/sites.htm or call PSI at (800) 211-2754.  You will not be able to schedule your examination appointment until you have received an Eligibility Notice from PTC.  



If you do not reside within North America, please contact the Professional Testing Corporation at (212) 356-0660 or via email at administrator@ccpdt.org for information about how to schedule an examination.		
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
  Handbook and Application Request
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
      
Certification Examination for Behavior Consultants - Canine - Knowledge Assessed

    		
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
    
Click here to Download the Handbook and Application Now!
      

(If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader,
      
      

      click here for FREE download.
      
      
GET FREE ADOBE ACROBAT READER!

      

    
    
  

  
  

  


 
  
  
  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
  


  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  





 




 
 

     

     
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