About CIDBT
Who are we? What do we do? Find out about our fantastic company and cure your curiosity.
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Everything you need to know about our way of doing things at the CIDBT. Meet our tutors, find out about enrolment and much more.
All Courses
Whether you're starting out or continuing your journey, we've got courses and workshops just for you.
“We support you all of the way. Your journey is our passion.”
Dog Behaviourist Courses
CIDBT is the best place to find comprehensive dog behaviourist training courses. Courses are held online or in person. Your career as a canine professional starts here.
BEGINNER

Beginner - Dog Training & Behaviour Courses
Practical & Home Study
A range of courses for new and aspiring dog trainers and behaviourists. Also suitable as CPD / top up courses and the first level of certification.
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INTERMEDIATE

Intermediate - Dog Training & Behaviour Courses
Practical & Home Study
Courses suitable for those building a professional career in dog behaviour & training and wishing to increase their existing knowledge.
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ADVANCED

Advanced - Dog Training & Behaviour Courses
Practical & Home Study
Our advanced courses are for people who work professionally with dogs or who may have completed some of our Intermediate Courses and can be enrolled upon with tutor or our course adviser’s approval.
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ALL WELCOME

Workshops
No Home Study
AMAZING DAYS OUT
All of our workshops are available to attend as ‘stand-alone’ courses–you will receive a certificate of attendance and be able to dip your toe into CIDBT without committing to a whole programme of education.
Everyone leaves these sessions buzzing and wanting to know more! We want that for you too. This is a remarkable learning experience and a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people.
We almost guarantee that you (and your dogs if they come along) will have a great nights sleep afterwards too!
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TAILORED JOURNEYS

Tailored Journeys
HAND PICKED COURSE JOURNEYS
Not sure which path to take?
Don't worry. Our journeys page will help you decide and start your voyage off on the right foot. Whether new to the industry or highly experienced, our tailored journeys will help you achieve great things!
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About the CIDBT
CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF DOG BEHAVIOUR & TRAINING
CIDBT was established in 2005 by a number of canine behaviour practitioners and specialist dog trainers, who worked alongside academics from London’s Middlesex University to provide some of the most advanced dog courses in the UK. Formation came about in response to the evolution of a number of dog behaviour “qualifications” that were being taught by people who had never worked in the dog behaviour and training industry and so we started to redress this imbalance.
Our aim was to simply educate future canine professionals in the real skills and practical experience required to successfully work in this profession. After creating hundreds of successful careers, we remain just as committed to ensuring we deliver honesty, openness and integrity and have an amazing team of highly qualified and true professionals who are passionate about people and dogs.
Originally based at our bespoke Training Centre in Cambridge, we now operate workshops at more central locations throughout the UK, allowing greater access to all those interested in this fulfilling career.
We support you all of the way…
Linda Malliff
Student
"...By implementing everything I had learned I was able to positively reform his behaviour and very quickly Zuri became a well balanced, kind and confident dog. He can now deal with any situation calmly, adores our other Labrador, Storm, and loves nothing more than hacking out with me and my horse!"
Hakan H. Kocayusufpasaoglu
Student
"The CIDBT is an amazing school and after having tried out a few it was head and shoulders above the rest. It benefits both professionals and novices due to their vast and varied courses which build on each other. Having said that even the most basic course offers true value even to a professional as there is always a faster, more efficient way for training something or another approach to a concept one is already aware of. I have found them simply invaluable..."
Hakan H. Kocayusufpasaoglu
Student
"The CIDBT is an amazing school and after having tried out a few it was head and shoulders above the rest. It benefits both professionals and novices due to their vast and varied courses which build on each other. Having said that even the most basic course offers true value even to a professional as there is always a faster, more efficient way for training something or another approach to a concept one is already aware of. I have found them simply invaluable..."
Emma Newth-West
Student
"The CIDBT have enabled me to gain knowledge which has furthered my career no end. I have found the workshops to be incredibly engaging, welcoming and thought provoking. Ross and all of the team have boosted my confidence as a professional in the industry and I am greatly looking forward to continuing my studies with them. Through attending their courses, I have come away with ample ideas, reassurance in my existing skills, and new colleagues and friends. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their courses."