Become a Certified Instructor or Evaluator
IDPKA Instructor Class begins Tuesday January 20th 2026! Register here.
Approved instructors and evaluators must demonstrate understanding of parkour philosophy, training and safety rules and the ability to pass these skills on to students. Please note, we do follow the humane hierarchy and train with positive reinforcement and expect our instructors and evaluators to demonstrate these same standards.
Instructors may teach dog parkour classes and will be listed on our website. They may not approve titles. In order to become an approved instructor, the following must be completed:
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Must hold a Novice title or higher.
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Successfully complete an in person or online Instructor Workshop
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Successfully demonstrate teaching skills of students using positive reinforcement, either in person or by video.
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Demonstrate "parkour eye", the ability to create a fun, safe atmosphere for both dog and handler, and the ability to problem solve.
Evaluators may teach dog parkour classes, and approve Novice and Training Level titles. In order to become an approved evaluator, the following must be completed:
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Successfully complete an in person or online Instructor Workshop
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Have completed all requirements and become a Certified Dog Parkour Instructor
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Completed the online Evaluator Class
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Successfully passed the video review test
If we are currently enrolling an instructor class, the registration will be found HERE.
If there is nothing here, please contact us to find out when the next class will be offered.
Here is a brief overview of how the online instructor class works:
Class includes recorded videos, written write-ups, 3 live Zoom coaching calls, video review and a final exam to become an IDPKA Instructor.
Cost- $250. Completing this class will NOT guarantee that the student becomes an IDPKA instructor, they will need to successfully complete the rest of the required material and the final exam (novice title, submit 5 teaching videos, sign code of conduct). Students have one year from the start of class to complete the IDPKA Instructors Certification Class.
The course should be eligible for CPDT CEUs as Abigail is a DVM. Past students have had their CEUs allowed for both CPDT-KA and KSA.
IDPKA Instructor Class begins Tuesday January 20th 2026 Register here.