Compare our courses

Complete Puppy Course
Technical Information

  • This course is for people to become experts in Puppies!

  • View the Puppy course prospectus document here.

  • Sign up to a live course discovery call, or watch a recording of a previous one here.

  • There are no Entry Requirements for this course.

    It has been designed for anyone.

  • This course is delivered over 20 weeks, but you can learn at your own pace.

    You will have access to the course for 12 months from the point of starting.

  • This course focuses on dogs, with some discussion of introducing puppies to other companion animals.

  • Both Part 1 and Part 2 are 10 lectures each, meaning the course is a combined 20 lectures.

Canine Training Instructor Course
Technical Information

  • This course includes everything you need to become a certified and widely recognised Dog Trainer.

  • Read the course prospectus for the CTIC here.

  • Sign up to a live course discovery call, or watch a recording of a previous one here.

  • There are no entry requirements for this course. It has been designed for anyone.

  • This course is delivered over 25 weeks, but you can learn at your own pace.

    You will have access to the course for 18 months from the point of starting.

  • This course focuses on dogs, with some discussion of dogs and other animals.

  • The course is delivered across 25 weeks of lectures, tutorials and practical skills demos.

  • The course has been specifically designed based on the ABTC ATI standard.

  • Course has been assessed and is recognised by the ABTC.

Canine Behaviour Technician Course
Course Technical Information

  • Building upon the Dog Trainer role, once you complete this course you will be a certified Dog Behaviour Technician.

  • View the Canine Behaviour Technician Course here.

  • Sign up to a live course discovery call, or watch a recording of a previous one here.

  • Yes.

    This course is designed to follow on from the CTIC course, therefore you need to be an ATI on the ABTC register in order to join this course.

  • The course must be completed over 12 months, with a requirement that you pass each module to continue.

  • This course predominately focuses on dogs, with some discussion of dogs and other animals.

    There are specific lecturers covering Cats, Rabbits and Horses.

  • The course is delivered across 21 lectures across the 12 month period.

  • Based on the ABTC Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT) role standard

  • Course has been assessed and is recognised by the ABTC.

Complete Puppy Course
Certification & Membership

  • On successful completion of the course you are provided with a certificate.

  • In Total over 22 hours of taught content.

    Part 1 (Over 10 hours of taught content)
    Over 8 hours of lectures, 5 quizzes and 2 hours of live tutorials.

    Part 2 (Over 12 hours taught content)
    Over 8 hours of lectures, 2 hours live tutorials, 2 quizzes and 2 hours of training tutorial videos.

Canine Training Instructor Course
Certification & Membership

  • On successful completion of the course you are provided with a certificate.

  • This course has been designed to include over 700 hours of taught and non-contact hours learning. Which is around 13-20 hours per week depending on the pace of study.

  • Enrolment on the course includes student membership of PACT.

    Once you complete the course you then graduate to full membership.

  • All ATI’s are eligible to be on the PACT public register of Dog Trainers.

  • PACT Animal Training Instructors (ATI)’s are also eligible to be on the ABTC register,

  • Yes, on completion of the course you are eligible to apply to be on the ABTC register and use the post nominals ABTC - ATI

  • PACT ATI’s are also eligible to be on the ABTC register, which is the only list of dog trainers recommended by the RSPCA, Blue Cross & the Dogs Trust.

Canine Behaviour Technician Course
Certification & Membership

  • On successful completion of the course you are provided with a certificate.

  • Across the 4 modules of this course there are over 800 hours taught and non-contact learning, which is approximately 15 hours studying per week.

  • External candidate enrolment on the course includes student membership of PACT.

    On completion of the course graduates then become full memberships (if they are not already following completion of the ATI course/assessment).

  • All ABT’s are eligible to be on the PACT public register of Dog Trainers.

  • PACT Animal Behaviour Technicians (ABT)’s are also eligible to be on the ABTC register,

  • Yes, on completion of the course you are eligible to apply to be on the ABTC register and use the post nominals ABTC - ABT

  • PACT ABT’s are also eligible to be on the ABTC register, which is the only list of dog trainers recommended by the RSPCA, Blue Cross & the Dogs Trust.

  • We understand that graduation of this course means that people have met the requirements to apply for Provisional membership with the APBC.

Complete Puppy Course
Course Overview

  • Steve Goodall ABTC ATI

  • Puppy nutrition: Expert interview with Linda P Case. Linda has a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and an M.S. in Canine/Feline Nutrition earned at the University of Illinois.

    Puppy Health – Expert interview with Lis Oram. Lis is a RCVS qualified Veterinary Nurse & has worked in the field of companion animal care for over 25 years.

    Alone time: Expert interview with Emma Judson. Emma has a wealth of knowledge around all aspects of dog behaviour and training, with experience spanning over 20 years.

    Puppy introductions (babies, children, vulnerable people): Expert interview with Debby Lucken. Founder of Kids Around Dogs (KAD).

  • Part 2 of the course includes 19 Practical Skills Tutorial videos.

    Play, Preventing Resource Guarding, Lead Skills & U-Turn Lure, The Clip and Unclip, On Lead Meetings and Rule Of Three, Eye Contact, The Consent Test, Puppy conversations, Marker Training, Settle, Jumping, Recall, Hand Touch, Play Game, Preventing Resource Guarding, Eye Contact, Handling (Harness), Impulse Control and Loose Lead Walking

Canine Training Instructor Course
Course Overview

  • Corrin Goodall ABTC ATI

    Steve Goodall ABTC ATI

    Natalie Light BSc (Hons), PGDip PGCert, CCAB, FHEA, ABTC - CAB & ATI.

  • Nutrition: Expert interview with Linda P Case. Linda has a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and an M.S. in Canine/Feline Nutrition earned at the University of Illinois.

    Health – Expert interview with Lis Oram. Lis is a RCVS qualified Veterinary Nurse & has worked in the field of companion animal care for over 25 years.

    Sustainable Business - Three part series to support you to run a truly sustainable business. Delivered by Jason Light BSc, PGDip, CEnv, FIEMA a chartered environmentalist with 2 decades of experience in sustainable business management.

  • The course includes 19 tutorial videos, these cover:

    Markers, Sit (plus overshadowing), Stick or twist, Eye contact, Settle, Swap, Play, Preventing resource guarding, Shaping & Loose lead walking, Down, Harnesses, Jumping up, Impulse control, Retrieve, Hand touch, Emergency stop, Coaching:Recall, Coaching: Find it & Coaching: Loose lead walking.

Canine Behaviour Technician Course
Course Overview

  • Natalie Light BSc (Hons), PGDip PGCert, CCAB, FHEA, ABTC - CAB & ATI.

  • Dr Amber Batson MRCVS- Amber lectures on this course and provides case study examples.

    Danielle Beck MSc. Danielle Lectures on course discussing Sensitive Periods.

    Hannah Capon from Canine Arthritis Management (CAM). Hannah provides 5x additional lectures from CAM, Topics are: Canine arthritis, Young dogs and arthritis, Current approaches to arthritis management, Effective communication with veterinary professionals & What happens at the vet and your role in the multi-disciplinary team.

    Tom CandyBSc MSc, CCAB, CDBC CSBS. Tom lectures on the course, discussing Canine Needs and provides case study expertise around Dogs in Rescue.

    Dr Hannah Donovan BSc (Hons) BVM&S MSc, CCAB, MRCVS, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Companion Animal Behaviour - Analgesia & psychopharmacy

    Corrin Goodall ABTC- ATI & Steve GoodallABTC-ATI. Corrin and Steve lecture on the topic of Discussing methods with clients.

    Lucy Hoile - Lucy lectures on the course discussing Cats.

    Rachel Leather MSc Lectures on the course.

    Lis Oram. Lis is a RCVS qualified Veterinary Nurse & has worked in the field of companion animal care for over 25 years.

  • The course includes 4 individual case study sessions, plus a whole day of case studies with guest behaviourists.

Complete Puppy Course
Course Syllabus

Part 1

  • Concepts in raising a puppy

  • Early development & sensitive periods

  • Puppy nutrition

  • Environmental management, training aids & equipment

  • Bringing puppy home

  • Puppy Health

  • Toilet training

  • Puppy teething & biting

  • Alone time

Part 2

  • Learning theory

  • Preventing resource guarding

  • Puppy introductions (babies, children, vulnerable people)

  • Puppy introductions

  • Socialisation

  • How to run successful Puppy Classes

  • Coaching guardians

Canine Training Instructor Course
Course Syllabus

Module 1.0

  • Principles of animal behaviour

  • Observation & communication

  • Canine sense & communication

  • Introduction to body language

Module 1.1

  • Canine stress & anxiety

  • Breed temperament & personality

  • Canine physiology, health & movement

  • Common health issues & emergencies

  • Canine nutrition

Module 1.2

  • Equipment & training aids

  • Reinforcers

  • Learning theory

  • Ethical & effective training

  • Advanced training

Module 1.3

  • Dog law

  • Risk assessments

  • Health & safety

  • Running a business

Module 1.4

  • Client communication

  • Teaching & coaching skills

  • Working within the ATI remit

Sustainable Business

  • Thinking about running a business

  • Business technical considerations

  • Business fit for the future

Canine Behaviour Technician Course
Course Syllabus

Module 2.0

  • Principles of animal behaviour

  • Early environments & experiences

  • Evolution, genetics & ethology

  • Socialisation & attachment

  • Domestication

  • Recognising & evaluating behaviour

Module 2.1

  • Canine needs & welfare assessment

  • First aid basics

  • Welfare considerations in cases

  • Medical influences on behaviour

  • Anatomy & physiology

  • Medical & complementary interventions

Module 2.2

  • Learning theory

  • Trauma informed approach

  • Canine cognition

  • Discussing methods with clients

  • Ethical & effective methods

Module 2.3

  • Common behaviour presentations

  • Case studies

  • Conducting a behaviour consult

  • Best practice & referring cases

Complete Puppy Course
Teaching Methods

  • Teaching humans effectively requires specialist skills beyond just being brilliant Dog Trainers or Behaviourists.

    All PACT courses are designed, overseen and delivered by a team that includes qualities teaching professionals. This includes staff with certificates in Education & Teaching and Fellowship in Higher Education.

    Between them they have designed, delivered and led College & University Courses.

  • Specialist course developed by the PACT Team designed by us to teach you everything you need to know about puppies.

  • None, this course is 100% online self directed

  • This course is designed to be completed over a 5 month period.

  • Yes.

    You can study for this course via the Thinkific Mobile App on your phone or table.

  • As this course is not assessed there is no external moderation.

  • Yes.

    Each Part of this course includes 2 live tutorial sessions (4 across parts 1 and 2). These are held via Google Meet video calls.

    These sessions are not mandatory and are recorded so that you can watch back at your time.

  • Subtitles

Canine Training Instructor Course
Teaching Methods

  • Teaching humans effectively requires specialist skills beyond just being brilliant Dog Trainers or Behaviourists.

    All PACT courses are designed, overseen and delivered by a team that includes qualities teaching professionals. This includes staff with certificates in Education & Teaching and Fellowship in Higher Education.

    Between them they have designed, delivered and led College & University Courses.

  • Yes.

    This course is taught via the Thinkific Platform.

  • Yes, the course includes 4 in person taught days, these are delivered in two 2 day sessions towards the start and end of each cohort.

  • This course is designed with flexibility in mind. It can be completed in as little as 6 months, but students have up to 18 months, with the option to extend if necessary.

  • Yes.

    You can study for this course via the Thinkific Mobile App on your phone or table.

  • All assessments (Exams, Assignments and Practical Assessment) have been designed, by education professionals are are overseen internally by the PACT Head of Quality and Moderation.

    We follow strict protocols relating to conflict of interest, which means that assessments and exams are often marked by qualified external assessors.

    We also send a sample of assignments and exams to an external verifier for verification on an annual basis.

    Exams are Assessments are also moderated and approved by the ABTC Course Recognition and Practical Assessment Committee’s.

  • Yes.

    Each cohort of this course includes live tutorial sessions.

  • Subtitles

    Hearing loop for Fieldwork days

  • Exams and assessments designed with enough time to support neurodivergent people.

Canine Behaviour Technician Course
Teaching Methods

  • Teaching humans effectively requires specialist skills beyond just being brilliant Dog Trainers or Behaviourists.

    All PACT courses are designed, overseen and delivered by a team that includes qualities teaching professionals. This includes staff with certificates in Education & Teaching and Fellowship in Higher Education.

    Between them they have designed, delivered and led College & University Courses.

  • Yes.

    This course is taught via the Thinkific Platform.

  • None, this course is 100% online self directed

  • Due to the nature of this course it must be completed over 12 months, with coursework deadlines and exams at the end of each of the quarterly modules.

  • Yes.

    You can study for this course via the Thinkific Mobile App on your phone or table.

  • All assessments (Exams, Assignments and Practical Assessment) have been designed, by education professionals are are overseen internally by the PACT Head of Quality and Moderation.

    We follow strict protocols relating to conflict of interest, which means that assessments and exams are often marked by qualified external assessors.

    We also send a sample of assignments and exams to an external verifier for verification on an annual basis.

    Exams are Assessments are also moderated and approved by the ABTC Course Recognition and Practical Assessment Committee’s.

  • Yes.

    Each cohort of this course includes live tutorial sessions.

  • Subtitles for lectures

  • Exams and assessments designed with enough time to support neurodivergent people.

Complete Puppy Course
Assessments

  • To aid your learning and development this course includes 12 short quizzes (5 in Part 1 and 7 in Part 2).

Canine Training Instructor Course
Assessments

  • Yes, on completion of the course you are eligible to apply to be on the ABTC register and use the post nominals ABTC - ATI

  • You are required to submit 4 assignments, these are assessed and go towards your final grade.

  • You are required to complete 1 theory exam at the end of the course. This exam is delivered remotely via the TestInvite Platform and is multiple choice. Exams are monitored remotely throughout.

    The pass mark is 80%.

  • Yes.

    You are required to log and submit a log of learning CPD, including shadowing and practical work.

  • All students are required to submit a recording of a One2One session with a client.

    These assessments are marked against the ATI Standard Practical Skill requirements and are separately moderated.

  • All students are required to submit a recording of a Group session with at least 3 clients.

    These assessments are marked against the ATI Standard Practical Skill requirements and are separately moderated.

Canine Behaviour Technician Course
Assessments

  • There is no requirement for homework recordings on this course.

  • Each of the four modules has two assignments. Therefore across the course you are required to submit 8 assignments. Assignments are designed to be practical and useful beyond the course, alongside essay style submissions, there are videos, infographics and blog/social media style submissions.
    These alongside your exam are assessed and go towards your final grade.

    CBTC PACT assignments and exams are marked by the CBTC Faculty and returned within 4 weeks of submission. To ensure quality of marking, we use strict marking criteria for Level 5 adapted from the marking rubrics written by PACT’s CBTC course leader and the Head of Quality and Moderation.

  • You are required to complete 4x theory exams, one after each module. These exams are delivered remotely via the TestInvite Platform under strict exam environment conditions. Exams are monitored remotely throughout.

    The pass mark is 80% per exam.

  • You are required to log and submit a log of learning CPD, including shadowing and practical work.

  • Each participant must submit a recording of a client session to display their practical skills. This recording is assessed against the ABTC ABT standard and separately moderated.

Complete Puppy Course
Equipment and IT requirements

  • The course is delivered using the Thinkific Platform.

    It is free to use for Students and can be accessed via a browser or mobile app.

Canine Training Instructor Course
Equipment and IT requirements

  • The course is delivered using the Thinkific Platform.

    It is free to use for Students and can be accessed via a browser or mobile app.

  • Exams are delivered via the TestInvite platform, this is a secure platform designed to ensure the integrity of the assessment.

    TestInvite is free to use for students and can be accessed via a browser, it is recommended that Chrome is used.

  • Students are encourage to join two Private PACT Facebook groups. One is a group featuring all PACT Students and Members, the second is just for students on the particular cohort.

    In addition to this, most cohorts of students create their own WhatsApp support group.

  • You will be required to film yourself as part of the assessments, this can be done via a mobile phone.

    If you would like to you can use additional equipment, such as Tripods or Microphones, but this isn’t mandatory.

  • We encourage students to upload homework video’s onto their cohort’s Facebook group so the feedback can help everyone. However alternatively videos can be uploaded to a private G Drive or send to via Dropbox.

    Assessment video’s must be sent via G Drive or Dropbox.

Canine Behaviour Technician Course
Equipment and IT requirements

  • The course is delivered using the Thinkific Platform.

    It is free to use for Students and can be accessed via a browser or mobile app.

  • Exams are delivered via the TestInvite platform, this is a secure platform designed to ensure the integrity of the assessment.

    TestInvite is free to use for students and can be accessed via a browser, it is recommended that Chrome is used.

  • Students are encourage to join two Private PACT Facebook groups. One is a group featuring all PACT Students and Members, the second is just for students on the particular cohort.

    In addition to this, most cohorts of students create their own WhatsApp support group.

  • You will be required to film yourself as part of the assessments, this can be done via a mobile phone.

    If you would like to you can use additional equipment, such as Tripods or Microphones, but this isn’t mandatory.

  • Assessment video’s must be sent via G Drive or Dropbox.

Complete Puppy Course
Additional benefits

  • The course includes access to templates and tools which you can use for your business.

Canine Training Instructor Course
Additional benefits

  • The course includes access to templates and tools which you can use for your business.

    The members area includes even more templates.

  • We run regular wellbeing sessions for all students and members.

  • All PACT Students and Members are eligible for 25% discounts on PACT Webinars, Events (such as Dogx) and Short Courses.

  • All Students and Full Members have access to the Members area which includes hours of talks on topics ranging from Sustainability to Wellbeing and business skills.

    Periodically we also run free live webinars specifically for students and members.

  • All Students and Members have access to the PACT Members area which includes a page with special discounts in the sector and suggestions for income.

Canine Behaviour Technician Course
Additional benefits

  • The course includes access to templates and tools which you can use for your business.

    The members area includes even more templates.

  • We run regular wellbeing sessions for all students and members.

  • All PACT Students and Members are eligible for 25% discounts on PACT Webinars, Events (such as Dogx) and Short Courses.

  • All Students and Full Members have access to the Members area which includes hours of talks on topics ranging from Sustainability to Wellbeing and business skills.

    Periodically we also run free live webinars specifically for students and members.

  • All Students and Members have access to the PACT Members area which includes a page with special discounts in the sector and suggestions for income.

Complete Puppy Course
Costs & Fees

  • The course costs £380 for part 1 and £380 for part 2, or £650 for the whole course.

    All PACT prices include VAT and fees.

  • The course can be paid in three ways:

    • Paid in full via website

    • 5 monthly payments

    • Invoice in full (usually to employer)

  • None, you may wish to purchase a few books.

Canine Training Instructor Course
Costs & Fees

  • This course costs £2,800 including VAT and all other fees.

  • The course can be paid in three ways:

    • Paid in full via website

    • 10 monthly payments

    • Invoice in full (usually to employer)

  • Not necessarily.

    The course is designed to include everything you need to complete the course. Including your first set of exams and research information.

    You may have additional costs related to travel and accommodation for in person days, or any paid shadowing.

  • Hopefully not.

    However if you fail any of your assessments you may need to pay a fee to re-submit or sit the exam. Find out more here at https://www.pact-dogs.com/bookassessment.

  • Following proof that you work for a registered charity in the sector you can apply for a 25% discount on the cost of the course.

    It is also possible for us to invoice organisations directly for the course to be paid directly by organisations.

  • Each cohort of this course includes two scholarship, one of which at 100% and the second at 50%.

    Find out more via our scholarship page.

Canine Behaviour Technician Course
Costs & Fees

  • This course costs £2,800 including VAT and all other fees.

  • The course can be paid in three ways:

    • Paid in full via website

    • 10 monthly payments

    • Invoice in full (usually to employer)

  • Not necessarily.


    The course is designed to include everything you need to complete the course. Including your first set of exams and research information.

  • Hopefully not.

    However if you fail any of your assessments you may need to pay a fee to re-submit or sit the exam. Find out more here at https://www.pact-dogs.com/bookassessment.

  • You are required to gain experience via the wide network of Clinical Animal Behaviourists.

    To support students PACT facilitate Case Study Sessions with leading experts in the sector. These usually cost as little as £5 per case and are either live via Google Meet or recordings on Thinkific.