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Upcoming Series
Each KPA Dog Trainer Professional series is a complete, structured pathway to earning your KPA Certified Training Partner (CTP) credential. Series are offered throughout the year in virtual, regional, national, and world formats — so you can find a schedule and location that fits your life.
Use the filters below to explore upcoming dog trainer certification programs by format, faculty, and time zone.
💡 Considering our virtual format? Keep in mind that a series in a different time zone may also be a great fit.
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REGIONAL
Laura Monaco Torelli
Chicago, IL with Laura Monaco Torelli
Application Deadline:
November 9
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VIRTUAL
Terrie Hayward
Virtual Format with Terrie Hayward
Application Deadline:
November 10
Workshops:
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NATIONAL
Laurie Luck
St. Louis, MO with Laurie Luck
Application Deadline:
November 18
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VIRTUAL
Terrie Hayward
Virtual Format with Terrie Hayward
Application Deadline:
January 6
Workshops:
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WORLD
Terry Ryan
World Program, WA with Terry Ryan
Application Deadline:
January 18
Early Application Savings: Apply by 11/19/2026 for Early Application savings of $200
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VIRTUAL
Sherrie Yuschak
Virtual Format with Sherrie Yuschak
Application Deadline:
January 22
Workshops:
Early Application Savings: Apply by 11/23/2026 for Early Application savings of $200
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REGIONAL
Andre Yeu
Toronto, ON with Andre Yeu
Application Deadline:
February 1
Early Application Savings: Apply by 12/03/2026 for Early Application savings of $250 CAD
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VIRTUAL
Linda Ryan
Virtual Format with Linda Ryan
Application Deadline:
February 2
Workshops:
Early Application Savings: Apply by 12/04/2026 for Early Application savings of $200
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VIRTUAL
Alexis Davison
Virtual Format with Alexis Davison
Application Deadline:
February 2
Workshops:
Early Application Savings: Apply by 4 December, 2026 for Early Application savings of $200 AUD
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VIRTUAL
Laurie Luck
Virtual Format with Laurie Luck
Application Deadline:
February 10
Workshops:
Early Application Savings: Apply by 12/12/2026 for Early Application savings of $200
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REGIONAL
Terry Ryan
Sequim, WA with Terry Ryan
Application Deadline:
February 20
Early Application Savings: Apply by 12/22/2026 for Early Application savings of $200
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REGIONAL
Alexis Davison
Melbourne, Australia with Alexis Davison
Application Deadline:
February 27
Early Application Savings: Apply by 29 December 2026 for Early Application savings of $200 AUD
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REGIONAL
Laurie Luck
Washington, DC with Laurie Luck
Application Deadline:
February 28
Early Application Savings: Apply by 12/30/2026 for Early Application savings of $200
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Learn More About Becoming a Certified Dog Trainer
Subscribe to get access to our webinar Pathways and Roadblocks to a Successful Training Career with Ken Ramirez, and learn more about earning an industry-recognized certification and a rewarding career in dog training through our Dog Trainer Professional program.