how many dog trainers are in the us?

the international association of canine professionals (iacp) is dedicated to the education, development—cdt, cdta, pdti, csdt, dtfc, and herm sprenger—and support of dog training professionals world-wide. the iacp provides a community where experienced dog trainers mentor, guide and cultivate members to their full potential. iacp's commitment to the highest quality training increases our members’ skills and abilities, develops professional recognition and improves communication on training best practices.