APC Elevates Dog Training Programs with Embark Harness Co. Partnership
Ensuring our students train with high quality products has always been a priority at The Academy of Pet Careers. This is especially important for our dog training students, who receive toolkits during their programs. This is not only to use during their schooling, but to take with them into their new careers. APC is excited to announce that we are joining forces with Embark Harness Co. to provide students with premium harnesses for their training programs.
What is Embark?
Embark Harness Co. is a pet product company based in Tampa, Florida. Embark has built its reputation on creating durable, reliable, and functional outdoor dog gear. Embark's harnesses have been featured in Forbes and other major publications, and their products are sold through leading retailers including Walmart. They have earned the trust of pet owners nationwide with their harnesses, collars, leashes, treat pouches, and other pet gear. These products have also garnered hundreds of thousands of 5-star reviews.
Our Experience with Embark
At APC, we are not strangers to Embark’s products, namely their “no pull” harnesses. After detailed research and product-testing, the Embark Adventure Harness was the product that most stood out. Instructors and students both preferred the harness over previous products in their toolkits. This has lead to a more exclusive partnership with the Embark brand.
Why This Partnership Works
The collaboration between APC and Embark represents more than just a supplier relationship. It's an alignment of values and vision. Both organizations prioritize animal welfare, professional excellence, and practical, real-world solutions.
For a hands-on learning environment where students work with animals daily, equipment quality is essential. It ensures future pet professionals train with the same high-quality tools they'll use throughout their careers. The reliability of Embark harnesses means students can focus on learning proper techniques rather than worrying about equipment.
How This Impacts APC Students
Under this partnership, every in-person and online dog training student at The Academy of Pet Careers will receive Embark harnesses and leashes as part of their training toolkit. This is another way to make sure our students have every advantage as they begin their new careers.
Dog Training
For dog training students working through APC's curriculum, having a quality harness allows them to focus on timing, technique, and communication rather than equipment management. The adjustable design accommodates dogs of various sizes and breeds, giving students experience fitting harnesses properly. This is also a skill that translates directly to client consultations and professional recommendations.
Online Dog Training
For our online dog training students, the same advantages apply. When a new student enrolls in our online program, we send them their toolkit with everything needed to complete the course and succeed as a professional dog trainer. Now, online students will receive Embark products in their dog training toolkits.
The Future of this Partnership
This partnership marks the beginning of what both organizations hope will be a long-term collaboration. By working together, we are creating avenues to provide more education to pet parents across the USA and UK. Our goal is that our joint efforts will continue to benefit students, animals, and the pet care industry as a whole. As The Academy of Pet Careers continues to teach future pet professionals each year, the impact of training with quality equipment from companies like Embark will ripple throughout the industry.
Final Thoughts
The pet care industry is ever-expanding, and APC graduates are entering a very competitive job market. The combination of comprehensive education, hands-on experience, and training with professional-grade equipment creates a great advantage. Employers seeking qualified candidates will know that our graduates arrive ready to work and are familiar with top-notch industry gear. We are grateful to Embark Harness Co. for helping us enhance our school with their dog training gear. As APC evolves with the pet care industry, we will continue to seek leading technology and equipment that will benefit our students.
Hope Allen
Hope Allen combines her lifelong passion for animals with her digital marketing expertise. Growing up in a veterinary family, she gained hands-on experience working as an office assistant and sterilization tech at their mobile practice. This foundation, coupled with her degree in design and digital content strategy from Lindenwood University, allows her to bring unique insight to pet-focused content.