Assessments take place where the applicant actually takes classes, not in the false set-up situation of fellow trainers on a course. After the assessment, a copy of the marked criteria is given to the applicant and the other copy is sent to the Administration Office and kept in the individual's personal file. If the assessment is successful, the administrative office forwards the precious membership number, certificate, county printout, library and video section and information of all the other goodies available to members. If at a future date they wish to start up classes, they have to be re-assessed to cover this. If the applicant is unsuccessful and not quite ready for membership, they can re-apply in the future.
Some people prefer to join the Subscribers List.
In fact everything except an entry in the APDT Directory that our sponsors, Hill's, distribute to over 2000 vets, animal charities, breed societies, rescue centres, libraries etc. As before, just phone or write to the admin office, enclosing an SAE, and ask for a Subscriber Application. Membership Annually all members' details are printed in the APDT Directory in county order and sent out to vets and practices, rescue societies, charities, libraries and other various interested groups. There are stringent rules covering membership. In the Code of Practice, part of the membership criteria sets out the rules in detail, including an undertaking to continue extending their knowledge.