Why take this course?

This course integrates psychology, neurobiology, modern learning theory, animal behaviour research, and psychological formulation to provide professionals with a comprehensive skillset to take a trauma informed approach in practice.

  • Become a Certified Trauma Informed Pet Professional

    Complete our final assessment to become a Brain and Behaviour assessed Trauma Informed Pet Professional.

  • Learn at Your Pace

    This course is offered as a self paced version of the live course that was run in September 2025. That means you can watch the recordings and complete the assessment anytime!

  • CEUs Available

    Up to 16 CEUs approved for PPAB, KPA, CCPDT, and IAABC.

What does this course include?

The updated course doesn’t just refresh the science, it transforms your practice. Daniel has woven in the very latest research alongside powerful new content on resilience before and after trauma, modern learning theory, and why counter-conditioning and desensitisation may not always be the answer. You’ll also gain practical insights into rethinking extinction, perceptual discrimination, and refined skills you can apply straight away with clients. This update gives you the tools to deepen your understanding and expand your toolkit, helping you create welfare centred resolutions for the animals and people you support.

  • In this 8 module course, you will learn about trauma types, neurobiological impacts, emotional aspects, and practical skills for working with traumatised dogs.

  • Explore the neurobiological underpinnings of trauma, including fear processing in the brain, effects on survival circuitry, brain regions affected by trauma, and the interplay with sleep, pain processing, gut microbiome, and immunity.

  • Develop practical skills essential for working with dogs that have experienced psychological trauma, including case formulation, trauma history-taking, and creating trauma-informed environments.

  • Understand drugs used for trauma cases, principles of synaptic communication, neurochemical systems, and commonly prescribed drugs for traumatized dogs.

  • Build your skillset for working with dogs that have experienced trauma by examining behaviour change principles through a trauma informed lens.

What's Included?

You'll gain access to eight in-depth core modules, plus a bonus module featuring expert discussions with Danielle Beck and Andrew Hale.

    1. Live Webinar Dates and Links

    1. Lecture

    2. Q&A

    3. Slides

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    2. Q&A

    3. Slides

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    2. Q&A

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    2. Q&A

    3. Slides

    1. Psychological Formulation

    2. Working with People

    3. Identifying Bias

    4. Slides

About this course

  • £395.00
  • 32 lessons
  • Daniel Shaw
  • Danielle Beck
  • Andrew Hale

Pricing options

Would you rather spread the cost? We also have the option to pay in 3 installments.

See What People Are Saying!

“This course is a comprehensive dive into the science behind behavior, covering everything from genetics and brain function to how emotions are processed. It explores fascinating topics related to trauma and its impact on behavior, and even includes insightful information on scent and more. Daniel’s incredible knowledge and engaging presentation style make the material both accessible and interesting for learners of all levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals. A valuable learning experience for anyone working with dogs and those that love them!”

Carol Sumbry ACDBC, CPDT-KA, CFDM, CMT

“I would highly recommend ABK courses and webinars to any dog trainer or behavior consultant. Daniel does a fantastic job explaining the intricacies of the nervous system and its impact on dogs to learners with all levels of knowledge of neuroscience.”

Kerrie Hoar M.S., CDBC, CPDT-KA

Meet the Instructors

Daniel Shaw

Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons), MSc, CDBC is an experienced animal behaviourist with extensive experiencing supporting dogs and cats with behavioural difficulties. As the owner of Animal Behaviour Kent (ABK), Daniel works with dogs and cats facing serious behavioural challenges, provides expert witness assessments for legal cases under the Dangerous Dogs Act, and has contributed to Parliamentary discussions on dog bite reform. With a master’s degree in neuroscience and background in psychology, Daniel bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications, offering science-backed training programmes that help both pets and their owners. His work has been featured on BBC Southeast Today, TalkTV, and LBC News, and he regularly teaches internationally on aggression, frustration, and trauma in dogs. Daniel is the founder of the Brain and Behaviour Academy, a platform offering accessible, science-based education in animal behaviour, training, and neuroscience.

Andrew Hale

Andrew is a Certified Animal Behaviourist with Association of INTODogs whilst also being the Chair of INTODogs. He is the behaviour consultant for Pet Remedy and the British Isles Grooming Association. Andrew has played a leading role in the UK Dog training and behaviour community, having been the and the driving force behind the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter. Andrew is the owner of Train Positive Dog Behaviour and Training and runs a Facebook Comminity Group Dog Centred Care. He also works to support many dog rescue organisations around the UK. With a degree and background in human psychology, Andrew is passionate about exploring the emotional experience that lies behind behaviour, both in dogs and the humans around them.
Andrew Hale

Danielle Beck

Danielle Beck MSc is a UK-based Clinical Animal Behaviourist, mentor, and founder of Control The Meerkat. She specialises in complex behaviour cases involving fear, trauma, aggression, emotional regulation, and assistance dog training, with a particular interest in the neuroscience behind why dogs do what they do. Known for her “Meerkat” analogy, Danielle helps caregivers and professionals better understand the moment a dog becomes overwhelmed and survival responses take over. Her work focuses on making neuroscience accessible, practical, and compassionate. Alongside her clinical behaviour work and support for assistance dog teams, Danielle mentors animal professionals internationally and lectures on trauma-informed practice, arousal regulation, behavioural rehabilitation, and pattern games. She is a full member and director of the APBC, a faculty member with PACT, and a certified Control Unleashed Instructor. As an assistance dog handler herself, Danielle is passionate about creating psychologically safer, more inclusive spaces within the animal behaviour world, helping both humans and dogs feel less overwhelmed and less alone in the process.
Danielle Beck