Membership Benefits

Earning recognition from NADOI is a testament to an instructor’s dedication to the craft. Membership also entitles you to use the appropriate NADOI logo on your marketing materials.

NADOI members have access to FREE quarterly webinars hosted by small business marketing expert Lynellen Nielsen of Nielsen Marketing Consulting. Learn how to develop and differentiate your brand, create a marketing plan, build a website, navigate social media, and utilize Google Adwords to build your training business.

NADOI's member-only library includes access to our anthologies, pamphlets, certification poster, Membership Examiner Training Module, NADOI Videos, our social media pages, NADOI Notes.

NADOI members enjoy access to exclusive events and webinars throughout the year, including our annual meeting, training seminars, and small business marketing webinars.

The field of dog training is constantly evolving, driven by new scientific research in animal behavior, learning theory, and welfare. For professional dog trainers, continuous education is not just beneficial, it's staying current with science. New studies continually refine our understanding of canine behavior, genetics, and cognition, and guide how we might benefit from the most current, humane, and effective, evidence-based training methods.

The dog training industry is always changing, and networking allows you to stay updated on new research, training methodologies, and products. Engaging with peers can lead to discussions that enhance your service quality and operational strategies. Plus, building relationships with other trainers, veterinarians, groomers, and pet store owners creates a network of mutual referrals.

NADOI takes positions on many controversial topics in the dog-training industry, including training equipment and methods, breed-specific legislation, mandatory spay/neuter legislation, and dog obedience licensing. We advocate for fair legislation that protects the right to practice diverse training methodologies while ensuring high standards of animal welfare and public safety.

NADOI is proud to offer our members a discount on liability insurance through Business Insurers of the Carolinas Pet Care Affiliates, 10% discount from Dogwise.com, and a 25% discount from e-trainingfordogs.com.