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Canine Training Instructor Course

COURSE £2800 (Inc VAT)
(payment plans available)

Theory & practical assessments included in course (1st attempt)

PACT’s Canine Instructor Training Course is the only ABTC Recognised Hybrid ATI Programme. This hybrid (online & in-person) course has been approved by the ABTC Programme Recognition Committee as meeting in full the Animal Training Instructor standard.

The course is delivered via our Online Classroom platform and two in-person fieldwork sessions based near Southampton. Find out more here.
& watch the recording of our latest discovery call here.

Successful course completion (inc. assessment) and subsequent PACT membership entitles our trainers to display the PACT Accredited Member logo and to appear on the ABTC Register as a Registered Animal Training Instructor and display the ATI logo.

Before booking, please read our T&Cs for our refund policy and our Code of Conduct to ensure you are happy to adhere to both.

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PACT Canine Training Instructor Course April 2025
£2,800.00
One time
£280.00
For 10 months

PACT’s Canine Instructor Training Course is the only ABTC Recognised Hybrid ATI Programme. This hybrid (online & in-person) course has been approved by the ABTC Programme Recognition Committee as meeting in full the Animal Training Instructor standard.

PACT Canine Training Instructor Course September 2025
£2,800.00
One time
£280.00
For 10 months

PACT’s Canine Instructor Training Course is the only ABTC Recognised Hybrid ATI Programme. This hybrid (online & in-person) course has been approved by the ABTC Programme Recognition Committee as meeting in full the Animal Training Instructor standard.

PACT Canine Training Instructor Course January 2025
£2,800.00
One time
£280.00
For 10 months

PACT’s Canine Instructor Training Course is the only ABTC Recognised Hybrid ATI Programme. This hybrid (online & in-person) course has been approved by the ABTC Programme Recognition Committee as meeting in full the Animal Training Instructor standard.

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Course structure

  • Watch online lectures delivered weekly over 25 weeks

  • Q&A sessions with your tutors

  • Weekly post-lecture self-assessments to do in your own time

  • Additional webinars to help with your studying

  • Dog training tutorials for weekly at-home practice homework (with discussion group)

  • Two in-person practicals to get coaching and prepare for the practical assessment
    (currently held in Southampton SO31)

  • Four short assignments throughout the year

  • Online theory assessment (sit test from home)

  • Video practical assessments

What you will gain from this course:

  • Solid practical training skills (training dogs and coaching people to train their dogs)

  • Become familiar with dog training equipment and training methods

  • Know how to carry out a training consultation

  • Be proficient with all aspects of running 1-2-1 sessions and group classes

  • Know how to deal with common training issues

  • Understand the function of breeds and needs of different types of dogs

  • Understand how dogs learn

  • Understand the main behaviours of dogs

  • Understand how dogs communicate

  • Know about science-based canine nutrition

  • Know about canine husbandry and first aid

  • Know the relevant animal law and welfare requirements

  • Understand the relevant health and safety requirements and how to carry out a risk assessment

  • Become proficient at running a successful and Sustainable/Ethical dog training business

To obtain PACT full membership and ABTC ATI status, students are required to:

  • Full online lecture attendance

  • Weekly online tutorials and homework

  • Submission of 4 assignments with a pass rate of 40%

  • Completion of logbook of coaching/shadowing hours

  • Theory & practical assessment

  • Retention of status requires annual membership renewal with an ABTC practitioner organisation.

Scholarships

Read the Grants, Scholarship, Discounts and Payment Plans Policy available via our Policy page, to find out about all options available for you to access the course. Visit the Scholarship page to see if you may be eligible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. The cost of your theory and practical assessment is included in the cost of the course

  2. You do not need to bring a dog to the fieldwork sessions

  3. Payment plans are available

  4. All lectures are recorded so you can watch back at a convenient time

  5. Attendance at the fieldwork sessions is strongly recommended but not compulsory (see dates below)

  6. If you do not attend a fieldwork session you will be required to attend a virtual interview as part of your final assessment (No additional cost for this).

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