Dog Trainer Certification
Easton, PA | Emma Parsons
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31
Each Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional series is your pathway to becoming a KPA Certified Training Partner (CTP), one of the most respected certifications in professional dog training.
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The Dog Trainer Professional program is designed for motivated students who are familiar with and have hands-on experience in clicker training or other marker-based, positive reinforcement methods — whether you've been training your own dog, are already working as a trainer and are ready to earn your certification, or come from a veterinary, shelter, or animal care background. The course includes personalized instruction and coaching from some of the best teachers in the field.
The 6-month Regional Format blends online learning with hands-on instruction. The program includes four online Units, each followed by a two-day in-person workshop. After finishing each online Unit, you will attend the corresponding workshop.
Series Details
Application Deadline
Apply anytime before March 31
Course Start Date
13th Nov 2026
On-Site Workshop Dates
Faculty
Emma Parsons is a Canine Behavior Training Consultant, specializing in rehabilitating reactive/aggressive dogs. She is also the author of Click to Calm: Clicker Training to Heal the Aggressive Dog and Teaching the Reactive Dog Class: Leading the Journey from Reactivity to Reliability. Emma has been exhibiting in competition agility and obedience for more than 15 years. In 2017, Austyn-Roque, one of her Golden Retrievers, earned his AKC MACH title in just a single season. Austyn is also a member of the Golden Retriever Club of America's Agility Hall of Fame.
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