“The National Dog Trainers Federation aims to provide a channel of communication for all dog trainers, breeders and pet owners resulting in education and mutual support.”
Obedience Dog Trainer Trainer of dogs for obedience, socialisation, agility etc.
Canine Behaviour Specialist (Behaviourist) Consultant on abnormal / problem behaviours and how to deal with them
Assistance Dog Trainer Trainer of dogs for sight / hearing impaired or disabled persons etc.
Scent Detection Dog Trainer Trainer of dogs for substance detection. e.g.. Narcotics, explosives, animal / plant products etc.
Scent Detection Dog Handler Handler of dogs for substance detection. e.g.. Customs & Quarantine
Tracking Dog Trainer Trainer of dogs for tracking or man trailing
Hunting / Gun Dog Trainer Trainer of dogs for hunting and / or retrieving game
Wilderness Search and Rescue Trainer Trainer of dogs to search for lost persons in the wilderness environment
Disaster Search and Rescue Dog Trainer Trainer of dogs to search, rescue or recover humans from disaster environments. e.g.. Earthquakes, landslides, collapsed buildings etc.
Law Enforcement Dog Trainer Trainer of dogs for Law Enforcement. e.g.. Police Dog Squad, Prison Service, Dog Squad etc.
Law Enforcement Dog Handler Handler of Law Enforcement dogs. e.g.. Police Dog Squad, Prison Service, Dog Squad etc.
Security Dog Trainer Trainer of dogs for the security industry and / or personal protection
Security Dog Handler Handler of dogs for the security industry and / or personal protection
Dog Sport Trainer Trainer of dogs for dog sport (Schutzhund) competition
Dog Wrangler (Movie & TV) Trainer of dogs for the film and / or television industry
Herding Dog Trainer Trainer of dogs for herding livestock
The Federation will consider applications for membership in categories other than those listed above. If you feel that your area of expertise is not represented please contact the National Manager.
Telephone: 1300 66 44 66 Fax: 1300 66 01 02
Po Box 4411 Knox City Centre 3152 Victoria, Australia