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The premier dog training certification prep platform. Practice for CPDT-KA, CAAB, KPA CTP, and other canine certifications.

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23 Certification Tracks

Explore the certifications covered by Dog Cert Exam and move directly into the module that matches your exam path.

Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)

Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)

NDGAA Certified Salon Professional

NDGAA Certified Salon Professional

International Professional Groomers (IPG) International Certified Master Groomer (ICMG)

International Professional Groomers (IPG) International Certified Master Groomer (ICMG)

International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC) Certified Master Groomer

International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC) Certified Master Groomer

IPG Certified Pet Grooming Professional

IPG Certified Pet Grooming Professional

Nash Academy of Animal Arts Pet Styling Certificate

Nash Academy of Animal Arts Pet Styling Certificate

Paragon School of Pet Grooming Certificate

Paragon School of Pet Grooming Certificate

City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Dog Grooming (UK)

City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Dog Grooming (UK)

City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (UK)

City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (UK)

British Dog Groomers Association Higher Diploma

British Dog Groomers Association Higher Diploma

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA)

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA)

IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)

IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)

Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB)

Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB)

Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Certificate Programs

Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Certificate Programs

Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)

Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)

National K-9 School for Dog Trainers Certified Master Trainer

National K-9 School for Dog Trainers Certified Master Trainer

International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) Certified Dog Trainer

International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) Certified Dog Trainer

Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)

Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)

Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior Certified Dog Trainer

Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior Certified Dog Trainer

Penn Vet Working Dog Center Certificate

Penn Vet Working Dog Center Certificate

Institute of Modern Dog Trainers Certificate (UK)

Institute of Modern Dog Trainers Certificate (UK)

CASI Certified Animal Services Instructor

CASI Certified Animal Services Instructor

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Malthe H.

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CPDT-KA candidate

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Magdalena H.

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NDGAA-SALON retake candidate

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Victoria W.

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Pauline R.

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IPG-PET-GROOMING working professional

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Nelson H.

@nelson.h.dogcer

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Shobha S.

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Mathias J.

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Aubrey M.

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CITY-AND-GUILDS trainee

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Anna S.

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Frederick M.

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Anjali S.

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Caleb Morgan

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IAABC CDBC candidate

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Lily Dawson

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CAAB retake candidate

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Owen Parker

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OF-DOG-TRAINERS trainee

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