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C.L.A.S.S. Instructors

C.L.A.S.S. instructors are like class professors—they are dog training instructors who teach a C.L.A.S.S. curriculum to prepare students for the C.L.A.S.S. Evaluation. One does not need to be a C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator to teach a C.L.A.S.S. curriculum. It is free to sign up as a C.L.A.S.S. Instructor.

While APDT membership is not required to become a C.L.A.S.S. Instructor, we strongly suggest it. The APDT is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education. Learn about APDT Membership Benefits

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Becoming a C.L.A.S.S. Instructor

1. Sign up here as an Instructor -- it's FREE!
2. Download the C.L.A.S.S. curricula
3. Publicize your C.L.A.S.S. classes
   1. Email current and past clients about C.L.A.S.S. (see sample email in Instructor Resources)
   2. Send the C.L.A.S.S. Instructor Media Release to your local newspaper, post on your web site, and include in your newsletter.
      
   3. Provide C.L.A.S.S. brochures to local veterinarians, groomers, animal shelters, rescue groups, pet supply stores, current and past clients, etc. Be sure to include your contact information identifying you as a C.L.A.S.S. Instructor.
   4. Post the official C.L.A.S.S. Instructor logo and C.L.A.S.S. web site link to your web site.

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Read about Using C.L.A.S.S. In Shelters or Rescues . The C.L.A.S.S. Shelter Program can increase adoptions and lead to quieter kennels and less stressed dogs. Included in this article are individual exercises to incorporate into daily kennel work. For Instructor or Evaluators, read about ideas for offering your services to shelters.