Animal Training Courses

Animal Training Courses at The NAC

Whether it’s equine, canine, feline, or even exotic animals, the prospect of training any of them ethically and successfully can be challenging. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find that there is a wealth of knowledge and science behind training new behaviours and dealing with unwanted behaviours effectively.

Putting the animal first has always been our approach at The NAC, which is why our range of animal training courses has been crafted with animal welfare as a priority. Using evidence-based methods and practices, our courses aim to give you all the tools you need to progress with your own animals and in your career. Browse our range of training courses below.

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Addressing Over-arousal

10 Lessons

£60

Are you struggling with training problems and finding that your horse is too excitable or tense to respond effectively? The root of the issue could be over-arousal, a common yet often overlooked challenge in equine training. Whether you’re using clicker training or pressure and release techniques, over-arousal can manifest in various ways, making training frustrating and progress slow.
Diploma in Equine Training & Coaching

4 Modules

10 Months

£3900

The Diploma in Equine Training & Coaching is accredited by National Open College Network as an endorsed programme, accredited by UKRS and is Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) Recognised for ATI.
Equine Behaviour & Training Course

40+ Lessons

1.5 Months

£396

Filled with the latest science, this course will teach you the science behind equine training and behaviour, how to train your horse in a welfare and ethics-first manner and guide you through all the principles that underpin good horsemanship. Learn how to understand your horse better than ever before, and gain entry requirements for the ABTC recognised and multi-accredited Diploma in Equine Training and Coaching.
Equine Body Language

This free e-book will take you through equine communication methods, join us as we explore body language, vocalisations, equine senses, and appeasement and displacement behaviours.
Equine Clicker Training: Mythbusting Guidebook

If positive reinforcement can teach dogs to detect cancer, rats to find bombs, and dolphins to perform tricks, why not use it to train horses for jumping, dressage, and trail riding?

This e-book debunks the top five myths against using positive reinforcement for horse training, providing clear, practical insights into why these misconceptions simply don’t hold up. Discover how you can effectively apply positive reinforcement to achieve impressive results with your horse.
Equine Clicker Training: Setting Up For Success

Working with R+ is a skill and one that requires a lot of thought, if we are to train the horse with food there are a few considerations we need to have first. Setting our horses up to succeed in positive reinforcement training takes more than just good timing. This e-book will explore a few of those considerations to help you get started.
How Horses Learn

16 Lessons

5 weeks

£148

Have you ever wondered how your horse understands what you’re asking? Whether it’s responding to subtle seat aids or cues to walk on, training underpins nearly everything we do with our horses. But how well do you understand the science behind it—and why sometimes, training doesn’t go as planned?
Solving Training Problems

16 Lessons

6 weeks

£148

Are you facing challenges while training your horse? Whether your horse seems explosive, unresponsive, or simply not learning what you’re trying to teach, these struggles are more common than you think. Many factors contribute to undesirable behaviour during training, and without understanding the root causes, progress can be difficult.
The Principles Of Horse Training

13 Lessons

5 weeks

£148

Have you ever wondered how expert trainers seem to effortlessly communicate with their horses, making training look fluid and natural? While “horse whispering” may sound like magic, the real secret lies in shaping and successive approximations—powerful techniques that help trainers create clarity and ease for their horses, resulting in soft, supple responses.
The Science Of Learning

5 Lessons

£60

Have you ever wondered how your pet learns new behaviours? Whether it’s a dog, horse, cat, or any other companion, all animals learn through the same fundamental principles. In fact, the way all animals’ brains learn is surprisingly similar. From Pavlov’s famous experiments with dogs to the application of rewards in modern training, this course will guide you through the fascinating world of learning theory.
What Is Positive Reinforcement?

Whether you already practice R+ in training with your pet or have no idea what it is this e-book is a helpful guide to ‘have in your back pocket’ for any animal owner or trainer.

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Who Are The NAC Animal Training Courses For?

Our Animal Training Courses are for anyone who wants to learn the art and science of animal training. For both beginners and professionals, these courses cover a variety of species and training methods, welfare-focused and evidence-based. Whether you want to train companion animals, work with exotic species or advance your career in animal behaviour, these courses will give you the practical skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Learn how to create effective and ethical training plans that improve communication, your training efficiency, and the overall well-being of the animals in your care.

Our Equine Training Courses

Our equine expertise has allowed us to create a series of paid training courses, designed to help you gain far more success with your horse whilst understanding the science behind what causes them to act the way they do. Whether your horse feels ‘over-excitable’ or ‘explosive‘, our range of equine training courses is perfect for you. We also have an extensive collection of resources and guidebooks, completely free of charge, for prospective and current horse trainers looking for a little expert help.

Our Canine Training Courses

Understanding the science of how animals learn is critical for all forms of animal training. Especially for canines, the fundamental practices can make all the difference when wanting to teach desired behaviours and remove unwanted behaviour. Our science of learning course is perfect for dog owners and trainers everywhere, whether you’re a beginner or it’s your profession. Of course, our positive reinforcement guidebook is useful for pet owners looking for some science to refer to when in the early stages of training your animal.

More From The NAC

It’s not just animal training courses we offer here at The NAC. We have a range of behavioural courses, resources, management courses, and welfare courses all with the aim of helping you understand your animal a bit better. Why not browse our range of resources, these include a selection of free guides to help you get a headstart on some of the things we cover in our courses. We are always adding new guides to our learning hubs, so if you have an area you wish for us to cover in great detail, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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