The APDT Foundation

10/21/2023

As we transition to the new APDT Foundation FB page we continue to post to both; please check out our new page below and follow us there. Congratulations to all who participated and shared their knowledge as well as a big THANK YOU to our wonderful judges!

Congratulations to our poster winner!Elizabeth Congdon with “Novel enrichment strategies lead to lasting reduction in cortisol & anxiety-driven behaviors in shelter dogs” won both 1st place and the Peoples’ Choice. Sally Dickinson with “Effectiveness of citizen scientist dog teams in detecting spotted lantern fly eggs masses” was 2nd, & Heidi Kluess with “Cognition & dog sports participation” was 3rd.

Thank you to our judges Dr. Rise VanFleet, Dr. Linda Randall, Dr. Kathie Nurena & Dr. Amy Learn.

07/31/2023

LAST CALL!
There is still time to win some great items at the APDT Foundation Auction. Bidding closes at 3 pm EDT. Don't Delay!!
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07/28/2023

Only a few more days to bid at the 2023 APDT Foundation online auction! Don’t delay! Get your bid in now for a chance to win the item of your choice! You can also make a donation to support the Foundation’s mission to fund scientific research on dog training & behavior and to further increase the knowledge base of the dog training profession & related fields. Learn more about the auction at https://apdtfoundation.org/auction-2023/ or bid at https://tinyurl.com/5n86c452!

07/27/2023

There is still time to place your bid at the 2023 APDT Foundation online auction! Choose from equipment, education from industry experts, themed baskets, and more! Support the Foundation’s mission to fund scientific research on dog training & behavior and to further increase the knowledge base of the dog training profession & related fields. Learn more about the auction at https://apdtfoundation.org/auction-2023/ or bid at https://tinyurl.com/5n86c452!

07/25/2023

Have you checked out the amazing items available at the 2023 APDT Foundation auction? Bid now! Funds from the auctions will go towards the APDT Foundation's mission to support applied scientific research on dog training & behavior and to further increase the knowledge base of the dog training profession & related fields.
Please enable us to keep giving back to the canine world by supporting our 2023 auction!
Learn more about the auction at https://apdtfoundation.org/auction-2023/ or bid at https://tinyurl.com/5n86c452!

07/24/2023

The APDT Foundation’s online auction is now live! Funds from the auctions will go towards the APDT Foundation's mission to support applied scientific research on dog training & behavior and to further increase the knowledge base of the dog training profession & related fields.
Please enable us to keep giving back to the canine world by supporting our 2023 auction!
Learn more about the auction at https://apdtfoundation.org/auction-2023/ or bid at https://tinyurl.com/5n86c452!

07/19/2023

03/22/2023

The APDT Foundation invites submissions of poster presentation proposals from the academic (faculty, students and researchers) and professional (dog trainers, shelter staff, veterinary staff, etc.) communities. Posters will be presented and judged at the APDT/CAPDT Annual Conference in Covington, KY, October 18–20, 2023. Financial prizes will be awarded to the top posters.

Successful posters will include all or some of the following:
• research related to dog behavior and training
• preliminary findings
• completed studies
• summaries of relevant published research
• position papers

To learn more, visit https://apdtfoundation.org/research-poster-presentations/

03/02/2023

The mission of the APDT Foundation is to provide funding for applied scientific research on dog training & behavior and to further increase the knowledge base of the dog training profession.

The APDT Foundation will offer up to five (5) grants annually of $2500 each.

Submission categories include:
-behavior analysis
-ethology
-cognition
-training & behavior modification interventions

The proposing institution must be an accredited degree-granting college/university or non-profit research institution.

Interested individuals do not necessarily need to be a member of the APDT to participate in this Foundation program.

The deadline for grant proposal submissions is Thursday, April 20th, 2023.

Grant award notifications will be sent out on Saturday, May 20th, 2023.