CPDT-KA Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
The CCPDT is committed to promoting and upholding ethical practices in the dog
training profession.
Members of the public trust dog training professionals with the behavioral health of their
companion dogs, and this means we take on a special obligation to operate ethically.
Each of us sets an example for the public and for other dog training professionals
through our adherence to high standards of excellence, professionalism, and ethical
conduct.
Our Code of Ethics provides certificants with a set of guidelines and goals designed to
assist them in the ethical challenges of their work and elevate the level of
professionalism in dog training and behavior consulting. Certificants must agree to
abide by this code to retain any CCPDT certifications.
CPDT Certificants pledge ... - answer
Non-Discrimination - answerTo operate as a certificant without discrimination on the
basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, physical limitation,
marital or familial status, sexual orientation, religion, or political beliefs.
Use Humane Hierarchy - answerTo assist clients in establishing humane, realistic,
training and behavior goals in accordance with the CCPDT Humane Hierarchy Position
Statement.
Follow CCPDT Training & Behaviour Practices Policy. - answerTo understand and fully
comply with the CCPDT Training and Behavior Practices Policy.
Use science-based methods emphasizing the positive in relationships and techniques. -
answerTo use training and behavior modification methods based on accurate scientific
research, emphasizing positive relationships between people and dogs and using
positive reinforcement-based techniques to the maximum extent possible.
Keep people and animals safe. - answerTo always provide for the safety of clients and
animals in training programs and behavior consultations.
Operate honestly with clients, respecting them and acting with integrity toward them -
answerTo act with honesty and integrity toward clients, respecting their legitimate
training and behavior goals and the autonomy of their choices, provided they conform to
societal and legal standards of humane treatment for their pet.``
Code of Ethics
The CCPDT is committed to promoting and upholding ethical practices in the dog
training profession.
Members of the public trust dog training professionals with the behavioral health of their
companion dogs, and this means we take on a special obligation to operate ethically.
Each of us sets an example for the public and for other dog training professionals
through our adherence to high standards of excellence, professionalism, and ethical
conduct.
Our Code of Ethics provides certificants with a set of guidelines and goals designed to
assist them in the ethical challenges of their work and elevate the level of
professionalism in dog training and behavior consulting. Certificants must agree to
abide by this code to retain any CCPDT certifications.
CPDT Certificants pledge ... - answer
Non-Discrimination - answerTo operate as a certificant without discrimination on the
basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, physical limitation,
marital or familial status, sexual orientation, religion, or political beliefs.
Use Humane Hierarchy - answerTo assist clients in establishing humane, realistic,
training and behavior goals in accordance with the CCPDT Humane Hierarchy Position
Statement.
Follow CCPDT Training & Behaviour Practices Policy. - answerTo understand and fully
comply with the CCPDT Training and Behavior Practices Policy.
Use science-based methods emphasizing the positive in relationships and techniques. -
answerTo use training and behavior modification methods based on accurate scientific
research, emphasizing positive relationships between people and dogs and using
positive reinforcement-based techniques to the maximum extent possible.
Keep people and animals safe. - answerTo always provide for the safety of clients and
animals in training programs and behavior consultations.
Operate honestly with clients, respecting them and acting with integrity toward them -
answerTo act with honesty and integrity toward clients, respecting their legitimate
training and behavior goals and the autonomy of their choices, provided they conform to
societal and legal standards of humane treatment for their pet.``
