“ARDO represents, educates, guides and speaks for passionate, responsible dog owners and dog lovers. We are real dog people with a steadfast ethical commitment to protecting and enhancing canine welfare. ARDO members are dedicated to securing safety and working for controlled freedom of behavioural expression.”

ARDO is a totally unique association of dog owners, trainers behaviourists and scientists. As real-world, everyday dog owners, we consult speak and act together with and on behalf of you and your dogs. We are not a ‘trainer’ association. Whilst we have many members who are experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable trainers, ARDO membership is not restricted by qualifications or expertise. Members of ARDO share a love of dogs and a sense of responsibility to our canine friends, to the public at large and to other pets and livestock with whom our dogs come into contact.
“ARDO members are sympathetic and understanding to the necessary, proportionate and humane use of all legitimate training aids in the appropriate circumstances.”


We have no political, financial or ideological agenda, focusing instead on working with and for our members to assist them in creating the best possible relationship with their dogs. All advice, action or endorsement is strictly in line with our mission statement.”

Do you believe passionately that responsibility and freedom go together? Like ensuring your dog knows the boundaries, both physical and behavioural? Do you strive to make sure your dog has freedom to express normal behaviour? Like walking off lead and behaving well? Do you do what it takes to make sure your dog has freedom from pain injury and disease? Like allowing your dog the secure freedom of the garden? If you answered yes to these questions, then ARDO is definitely for you – so JOIN US Now!!