Apply Accredited Pro

Application to upgrade your CPCP listing from Verified PRO to Accredited PRO status. Accreditation requires recognized professional credentials in addition to insurance, business registration, and operating history.

1Member Info

2Service & Experience

3Credentials

4Excellence

5Verification

6Designations

7Documents

8Submit

Step 1 — Member Identification

Tell us about your business so we can match this application to your existing CPCP listing.

Business Name(Required)

Owner / Primary Contact(Required)

First Last

Business Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Province / Territory(Required)

Who on your team has a designation?(Required)

I’m a Solo Operator

Owner Only

Owner and all Service Providing Team Members

Owner and some Service Providing Team Members

Some Service Providing Team Members (Not owner)

All Service Providing Team Members (Not owner)

Step 2 — Owners Service & Experience

Tell us what services you offer and how long you’ve been in business.

Primary Service Category(Required)

Choose the service that best represents your business.

Additional Services Offered

Dog Walking

Dog Training

Pet Sitting

Dog Grooming

Dog Daycare / Boarding

Cat Care

Pet Transport

Pet Photography

Poop Scooping

Check all that apply (in addition to your primary service).

Years in Business(Required)

Please enter a number from 2 to 75.

Accredited PRO requires a minimum of 2 years operating history.

Number of Staff (including yourself)

Please enter a number from 1 to 500.

Step 3 — Accreditation Credentials

Accredited PRO status requires recognized professional credentials. Different fields appear based on your primary service. Please select all credentials that apply to you or any member of your team.

Dog Training Certifications Held

CPDT-KA (CCPDT — Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed)

CPDT-KSA (CCPDT — Knowledge & Skills Assessed)

KPA-CTP (Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner)

CDBC (IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant)

CBCC-KA (CCPDT Certified Behavior Consultant Canine)

PPG (Pet Professional Guild Member)

Good Dog Academy

Toronto Humane Society

Check all certifications you currently hold. You’ll upload proof later.

Dog Grooming Certifications Held

NDGAA-NCMG (National Certified Master Groomer)

NDGAA Certified

IPG (CPG, CMG, ICMG)

Canadian Professional Pet Stylists(CPPS)

Northern College — Animal Grooming

JKL Grooming

QC Pet Studies — Dog Grooming Certificate

Pet Sitting / Dog Walking / Cat Care Certifications Held

PSI-CPPS (Pet Sitters International — Certified Professional Pet Sitter)

NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters)

PPCA CPS-DW

Canine Foundations Professional Dog Walker

Dog Daycare / Boarding Certifications Held

PACCC-CPACO (Professional Animal Care Certification Council — Operator)

PACCC-CPACT (PACCC — Technician)

QC Pet Studies — Dog Daycare/Care Certificate

Canine Foundations

Please list all team members who have active designations

Name

Position/Service they provide

Designation(s)

Additional info/comments

List any additional certifications, designations, or memberships not shown above.

Certification Numbers / Issue Dates (per team member – add one person per line)(Required)

List your certification number, issuing body, issue date, and expiry (if applicable) for each credential above.

Step 4 — Professional Excellence

Help us understand your commitment to ongoing professional development.

Continuing Education in the Past 12 Months

Courses, workshops, webinars, certifications completed.

Conferences / Industry Events Attended

Recent conferences, summits, or trade shows.

Awards / Recognition

Industry awards, media features, business recognition.

Why are you seeking Accredited PRO status?(Required)

Tell us in your own words why your business meets the Accredited standard.

Step 5 — Verified PRO Re-Confirmation

Accredited PRO requires you to maintain your existing Verified PRO standards. Confirm everything is current.

Insurance Carrier(Required)

Policy Number(Required)

Insurance Expiry Date(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Liability Coverage Amount(Required)

Is your Canadian business registration current?(Required)

Yes

Business Number / Corporate Registration Number(Required)

Your CRA Business Number, provincial corporation number, or DBA registration.

Code of Ethics(Required)

I confirm that I continue to adhere to the CPCP Member Code of Ethics

Step 6 — Additional Designations (Optional)

While you’re here, apply for these additional CPCP badges. Both are optional and don’t affect your Accredited PRO approval — but if approved, they’ll display as separate badges on your listing and make you searchable for pet parents who filter by them.

First Aid Ready Badge

Yes, I want to apply for the First Aid Ready badge

Check the box if you’d like to apply for the First Aid Ready badge.

First Aid: Issuing Organization

First Aid: Certificate Number / ID

First Aid: Date Completed

MM slash DD slash YYYY

First Aid: Expiry Date (if applicable)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

First Aid: Upload Certificate

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Upload your Pet First Aid & CPR certificate.

Fear Free Ready Badge

Yes, I want to apply for the Fear Free Ready badge

Check the box if you’d like to apply for the Fear Free Ready badge.

Fear Free: Member ID / Certification ID

Fear Free: Certification Track

Fear Free: Date Achieved

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Fear Free: Upload Certificate

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Upload your Fear Free certification.

Step 6 — Required Documents

Upload supporting documentation. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG. Max 10MB per file.

Current Insurance Certificate(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Upload your current Certificate of Liability Insurance.

Accreditation Certificate(s)(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 10.

Upload proof of all certifications selected on Step 3. You can upload multiple files.

Signed CPCP Code of Ethics Acknowledgment

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Optional: upload your signed Code of Ethics acknowledgment if you have one on file.

Code of Ethics Agreement(Required)

I agree to the CPCP Code of Ethics and will ensure all members of my team understand and uphold it.

Professional Photo / Logo

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Optional: upload a high-resolution photo or logo for your Accredited PRO listing.

Step 7 — Final Acknowledgment

Just one more step before you submit.

What happens after you submit:

The CPCP review team will receive your application within minutes.
We’ll verify your credentials with the issuing bodies (CCPDT, KPA, NDGAA, etc.) — this typically takes 2–4 weeks.
If approved, your CPCP listing will be upgraded to Accredited PRO status, which displays a gold gradient badge instead of red.
You’ll receive an email with the outcome and any follow-up requests.

Total turnaround time: 4–6 weeks.

Accuracy Confirmation(Required)

I confirm all information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Accountabilty Confirmation(Required)

I understand and accept responsibility for keeping all designations accurate and up to date, and for promptly reporting any staff changes or lapsed certifications to CPCP.

Review Acknowledgment(Required)

I understand my application will be reviewed by CPCP staff and that providing false information may result in revocation of CPCP membership.

Anything else you'd like the review team to know?

Apply Accredited Pro

Step 1 — Member Identification

Step 2 — Owners Service & Experience

Step 3 — Accreditation Credentials

Step 4 — Professional Excellence

Step 5 — Verified PRO Re-Confirmation

Step 6 — Additional Designations (Optional)

Step 6 — Required Documents

Step 7 — Final Acknowledgment

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