Canine Behaviour & Training Workshops
Take Your Learning Beyond the Page
Whilst our Home Study Courses provide an excellent foundation of knowledge, there is no substitute for gaining practical experience. Our practical workshops offer a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced tutors, develop your handling and observational skills, and see training and behaviour principles applied in real-world situations.
Whether you are looking to build confidence, refine your techniques, or simply immerse yourself in a day surrounded by like-minded dog enthusiasts, our workshops and handling days provide an engaging, supportive, and highly rewarding learning experience.
Join us and bring your learning to life.
We are also able to create unique bespoke programmes for groups (Dog Warden’s, Police Officers, Social Workers, Dog Training Organisations and Charities etc), please contact us via team@cidbt.org.uk for further information.
Beyond Behaviour
The Neuroscience of Why Dogs Do What They Do
Beyond Behaviour BSPK8
Looking beyond behaviour to understand the biological mechanisms driving it.
Understanding behaviour is not simply about observing what a dog does. It is about understanding the biological, neurological and physiological processes that drive behaviour in the first place.
This unique programme takes behaviour practitioners beyond traditional training theory and into the fascinating world of canine neuroscience. Combining over 25 years of clinical behavioural experience with current scientific understanding, Jo Croft explores how brain chemistry, hormones, pain, emotional regulation and environmental influences shape behaviour, decision-making and behavioural change.
Through FOUR LIVE INTERACTIVE ZOOM SESSIONS, delegates will challenge conventional thinking, develop a deeper understanding of behavioural presentations and learn to view behaviour through a far broader clinical lens.
This is not a course about teaching dogs.
It is a course about understanding what is happening inside the dog before behaviour ever reaches the surface.
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£595 Zoom led workshops
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Workshop dates :
First four Tuesday’s in September 2026
Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd
at 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Canine Behaviour Problems & Aggression
Canine Behaviour Problems and Aggression BSPK6
A Combined 4-Day Workshop
Join us for an intensive four-day practical workshop designed for canine professionals, trainers, rescue workers, and aspiring behaviourists who want to develop a deeper understanding of canine behaviour and aggression.
Combining real-world case studies, practical application, behavioural assessment, consultation skills, and behaviour modification strategies, this engaging and thought-provoking programme provides invaluable insight into both common behaviour problems and more complex aggression cases.
Delivered by CIDBT’s experienced tutors, this dynamic workshop will challenge, inspire, and equip you with the knowledge and confidence to approach behavioural cases with professionalism and clarity.
Places are limited – click here to discover the full programme
£655 4-day Workshop
Tutors:
Vicky Lawes
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Next workshop date
Monday 16th to Thursday 19th November 2026
Professional Dog Handling & Training
CIDBT4020 Professional Dog Handling & Training
Built on Insight, Backed by Experience
Develop your understanding of dogs whilst building practical handling and training skills in this engaging and hands-on workshop.
Perfect for beginners, dog owners, and aspiring canine professionals, this engaging programme combines classroom learning with practical training to explore canine behaviour, communication, learning theory, handling techniques, and the foundations of effective dog ownership. Throughout the workshop, you will gain valuable insight into how dogs learn, how to communicate more effectively, and how to confidently handle and train dogs in everyday situations.
Whether your goal is to enhance your relationship with your own dog, gain new skills and confidence, or take your first steps towards a future career working with dogs, this workshop offers an inspiring and enjoyable learning experience guided by experienced tutors in a supportive and welcoming environment.
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£525 2-day Workshop
Advanced Dog Ownership Initiative (ADOi)
Examiner Workshop
Advanced Dog Ownership Initiative (ADOi) Examiner Workshop
Become an Advanced Dog Ownership Initiative (ADOi) Examiner
CIDBT is the official training provider for the Advanced Dog Ownership Initiative (ADOi). This one-day examiner workshop provides the knowledge and practical skills required to assess and deliver the scheme to dog owners.
You will learn the assessment criteria, scoring system, examiner standards, and the core principles that underpin ADOi, with a focus on obedience and control, behaviour in real-life situations, and social compatibility.
Designed for dog training and behaviour professionals, this workshop will enable you to conduct assessments, support dog owners through the scheme, and help promote responsible, welfare-focused dog ownership.
Join us at the Royal Kennel Club, Warwickshire, and become part of a growing movement dedicated to improving canine welfare, public safety, and the standards of modern dog ownership.
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£595 1-day Workshop
For more information about the initiative, visit www.adoi.org.uk.
Beyond the Dog – An online event
Beyond the Dog - a part of our FUSION27 with the Guild of Dog Trainers
Understanding the Human at the Other End of the Lead
A live and interactive online masterclass for dog professionals who want to understand their clients better, communicate more effectively and improve long-term outcomes.
Part of the wider FUSION27 collaboration.
Live online | Approximately 2–2.5 hours 28th October 2026 7pm
Event cost £99
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Delivered by
Clare Drew
Chairwoman, The Guild of Dog Trainers
Ross McCarthy
Principal, CIDBT
Wednesday
28th October 2026
@ 7pm
Fusion ’27
FUSION '27 - When Two Dog Training Pioneers Come Together
The Next Evolution of an Extraordinary Event
The Guild of Dog Trainers (GoDT)
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Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training (CIDBT)
📍 Royal Kennel Club, Warwickshire
📅 2nd & 3rd April 2027
Following the phenomenal success of our sold out 2026 collaborative event, we are proud to unveil its next evolution:
FUSION ’27
What took place in 2026 exceeded every expectation.
Professionals travelled from across the country to be part of an event that many described as inspiring, refreshing, educational, and unlike anything else currently available within the canine industry.
The atmosphere was electric.
The learning was exceptional.
The conversations were powerful.
New friendships were formed, new ideas were born, and professionals from every corner of the canine world came together with one shared purpose: to learn, connect, and improve the lives of dogs.
The feedback was overwhelming.
The demand for more was impossible to ignore.
Fusion ’27 is our answer.
Born from the success of that landmark event, Fusion ’27 represents everything that made 2026 so special, expanded into an even bigger and more ambitious two day experience.
Bringing together trainers, behaviourists, educators, welfare specialists, rescue professionals, veterinary professionals, and industry leaders, Fusion ’27 is designed to inspire, challenge, educate, and unite.
This is not simply another dog training event.
It is a celebration of collaboration, professional development, innovation, and a shared commitment to canine welfare.
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Breed Specific Behaviour for the Dog Professional Workshop
Breed Specific Behaviour for the Dog Professional, 2-day Workshop BSPK5
What’s in a Breed?
By popular demand, this fascinating two-day workshop explores breed-specific behaviour from the perspective of experienced canine behaviour practitioners working at the front line of behaviour consultation and reformation.
Moving beyond breed stereotypes and popular opinion, we examine the influence of genetics, breeding practices, working heritage, temperament, legislation, and modern ownership on the dogs we see today. From family favourites to specialist working breeds, discover why understanding breed-specific behaviour is essential for every canine professional.
Delivered in CIDBT’s open, thought-provoking style, this workshop will challenge assumptions, encourage discussion, and help you approach every dog and client with greater insight and understanding.
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£525 2-day Workshop
Dog Training Instructor Workshop
Dog Training Instructor 4-Day Workshop BSPK4
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Combine home study with an intensive 4-day practical workshop at the Royal Kennel Club and develop the skills needed to become a confident and effective dog training instructor. .
This hands-on programme explores canine behaviour, learning theory, instructional techniques, class management, and the practical realities of running a successful dog training business. With plenty of opportunities to train dogs and develop your teaching skills, the focus is firmly on real-world application. .
Delivered by experienced Master Trainers, this course combines practical learning, classroom discussion, and the supportive, open-minded environment for which CIDBT is renowned.
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£897 4-day Workshop
Bitework for Behaviourists 1-Day Workshop
Bitework for Behaviourists BSPK7
Bitework for the Canine Behaviourist
Gain a fascinating insight into the specialised world of bitework training and its relevance to the modern canine behaviour professional.
From protection sports and working dogs to police and security applications, this workshop explores the principles, training methods, equipment, and behavioural considerations that underpin bitework disciplines. Most importantly, it examines how this knowledge can improve your ability to assess dogs, understand aggression and suspicion, enhance your observation skills, and stay safe when working with clients.
This workshop is not designed to create professional decoys or protection trainers, but to provide behaviourists and trainers with a valuable understanding of a frequently misunderstood area of the canine world.
Delivered in CIDBT’s practical and thought-provoking style, this is a unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of canine behaviour.
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£499.00 1-day Workshop
Tutors:
Vicky Lawes
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Guest Tutors: To be confirmed
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Email ‘hello@cidbt.org.uk‘ to register your interest.
Next workshop date to be confirmed soon.
Dog Aggression – for the canine professional Workshop
Dog Aggression 4-Day Workshop BSPK3
Dog Aggression for the Canine Professional
A comprehensive four-day workshop exploring canine aggression from the perspective of experienced Canine Behaviour Practitioners.
Through real-world case studies, film analysis, discussion, and practical application, we examine why aggression develops, how to accurately assess risk, distinguish reactivity from aggression, identify underlying influences, and formulate effective behaviour modification plans.
From dog-to-dog aggression and aggression towards people, to temperament testing, handling techniques, medical considerations, and client management, this workshop provides valuable insight into some of the most challenging cases encountered by canine professionals.
Designed for trainers and behaviourists seeking a deeper understanding of aggression, this thought-provoking workshop combines practical knowledge with the honest, open discussions for which CIDBT is renowned.
Includes an optional home study phase in addition to the 4-day workshop.
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£655 4-day Workshop
Tutors:
Vicky Lawes
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