What is an AVS-Accredited Certified Dog Trainer?
An AVS-Accredited Certified Dog Trainer (ACDT) is a trainer listed by Singapore's Animal & Veterinary Service. Listing depends on recognised professional certifications that must remain valid with the certifying organisations.
Accreditation is not the same as certification
Professional certifications such as IAABC-ADT or CPDT-KA are issued by independent bodies. AVS-ACDT is an accreditation status that references those kinds of credentials. On dogtraining.sg we label them separately so owners can see both signals clearly.
How we use the AVS source
We import the public AVS list into a versioned database. Source date currently on file: 2026-07-14. Last import: 2026-08-12. We do not scrape AVS on every page view.
Official source: AVS ACDT dog trainers.
There are currently 51 published AVS-listed trainers in this directory. Browse the AVS-accredited directory.
Frequently asked questions
Is AVS-ACDT a certification?
AVS-ACDT is best understood as an accreditation status administered by AVS. It relies on recognised professional certifications that must remain valid, but it is not the same thing as an IAABC or CCPDT credential.
Where can I verify the current list?
Use the official AVS page for Accredited Certified Dog Trainers. Our directory imports that public list with dated verification and is independent of AVS.