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Evidence-based, force-free training
Understand your animal before you try to change his behaviour
Self-paced courses in dog and cat behaviour, built by accredited behaviourists — from puppy foundations to living with a fearful or reactive dog.
Dogs & cats
force-free training and behaviour
DipCABT, CABTI, C.C.A.B
accredited instructors
Force-free
science-based, never punishment
Evidence-based
Force-free methods grounded in animal behaviour science
Accredited instructors
CABTI · CCAB
Self-paced online courses
Learn when it suits you, from anywhere
Introductory courses
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Introductory course: dogs
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Introductory course: cats
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Introductory course: behaviour
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Introductory course: training skills
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Advanced training courses
Advanced
Coming Soon: Running force-free puppy classes: a trainer's playbook
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Advanced
Coming Soon: Recall that actually works: proofing off-lead reliability
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Advanced
Coming Soon: Feline body language for multi-pet households
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Advanced
Coming Soon: Consent-based handling & cooperative care basics
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How learning with ThinkingPets works
Three simple steps from curious to confident.
STEP 1
Choose your course
Browse courses for puppies, dogs and cats, or professional development for trainers.
STEP 2
Learn at your own pace
Work through the lessons online whenever it suits you.
STEP 3
Put it into practice
Apply what you learn with your own animal, step by step.
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Books & printed materials
Evidence-based reading for people who live and work with dogs and cats: books, workbooks and printed guides from ThinkingPets.
Books
Behaviour and force-free training titles.
Workbooks & handouts
Practical guides to use alongside your training.
Need one-to-one help?
Find a behaviourist
Some problems need a professional who can see your animal in person. We can point you to an accredited, force-free practitioner.
Find a trainer near you
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Affiliated courses
Hand-picked courses from partner organisations we are proud to work with.
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Coming Soon: Shelter & rescue behaviour management
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Coming Soon: Business skills for dog trainers
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Free sample lesson: how dogs learn
A five-minute lesson with a simple exercise to try with your dog today. No sign-up needed.
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Real words from people and their animals.
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