PDTE Newsletter July 2020

Editor’s message
Woooowwww... Careful what you
wish for... Remember the sentence I
wrote in the last issue?
“Don’t hesitate and make my
emailbox explode for the next
issue ;))”
Well, I’ve received so many articles
I can make another full and complete
Newsletter! It will be published
beginning of September.
I had to make a selection of which articles
should be published now, had to notify
the other writers their article will be
published later, and therefore and due
to other PDTE related activities this issue
is published a bit later than planned. But
you’re not hearing me complain!
I’m so happy we have so many members
participating and contributing. I really
hope this is contagious and articles will
keep coming.
Because of all the ongoing uncertainties
around COVID-19, the Events & Education
page is not published in this issue.
Keep an eye out for notifications about
webinars, online educations, etc.
If you find an interesting one, you might
consider sending an email to your CR or
to me. That way we can spread the word
and not solely rely on Facebook, because
not all members are using that.
For the future issiues of the Newsletter
I’m always happy to receive:
• breed studies
• centerfold photos
• case studies
Stay healthy, take care of your lovedones
and enjoy reading!
Audrey Doornbos
Editor PDTE
PDTE MEMBERSHIP
by Karen Webb,
PDTE Membership Secretary
Hello Everyone, I hope you are all keeping safe and well and like me
spending quality time with your own lovely dogs. I know, like me, you can
take pride in what PDTE stands for and our unique Code of Ethics. We have
so many members throughout the world not just Europe, educating and
helping dog guardians for the benefit and well-being of all their dogs.
A hugely important and integral element of PDTE is our membership -
so let’s talk membership!
What are the levels of
membership?
We offer two levels of membership.
Associate Membership
Our Associate Members are fascinated
by and passionate about training and behaviour.
They are actively working with
dogs and committed to improving their
knowledge and skills with continuous
professional development. Entry level
into PDTE. This is achieved by completing
an in-depth on line application form
which is then reviewed by the Board.
Full Membership
Our Full Members champion the PDTE
and have exemplary knowledge and
expertise. They are working with dogs in
a professional capacity, this may be full
time or at the least part time.
Numbers
Today our membership stands at 184
members from 32 countries! Which is
absolutely amazing. We have 5 Honorary
Members, 67 Full Members and also 112
Associate Members.
Honorary Members
An Honorary Member is determined by
the Board. A member who has given an
outstanding contribution to PDTE.
All our members (Honorary, Full and
Associate) are expected to demonstrate
a willingness to learn, and provide
evidence of continual update to their
knowledge. All members must abide by
the Code of Ethics of the PDTE.
How I become a Full Member?
There are two ways in which you may
become a Full Member.
To be considered for Full Membership
you’ll need to demonstrate that:
• you have been an Associate Member
for a minimum of 2 years and you are
working with dogs in a professional
capacity
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