Nat & Lis guide you through

  • Key concepts

    introductory concepts related to neurodivergent conditions before delving deeper into how we can all be more inclusive with our language, the business systems we use, the training environments we create and the communities we support.

  • Community

    The unique part of this webinar is the wonderfully honest, compassionate, authentic and heartfelt experiences that members of our fantastic PACT community share.

  • First hand accounts

    You’ll hear first hand accounts of their successes, struggles and strengths associated with navigating the world of dog training and behaviour with a neurodivergent mind, and listen to their tips for how we can encourage everyone to embrace neurodiversity.

Watch & listen to learn more!

    1. PART 1: Welcome & introduction to neurodiversity in the dog training sector

    2. PART 2: Personal experiences & stories

    3. PART 3: Making changes & collaborating

    4. PART 4: Live Q&A recording 22nd April 2025

    5. Quick feedback about this short course

    6. Thank you for watching, we hope you enjoyed the short course!

About this course

  • £22.00
  • 4 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Director of PACT Natalie Light

Natalie Light (she/her) is an Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) accredited Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, an Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC) Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Animal Training Instructor and a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians. Natalie has been working professionally in the companion animal sector since 2006 and has graduated from Southampton University with a Zoology BSc (2:1) and Newcastle University in Applied Animal Behaviour & Welfare PGDip (Distinction). She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a lecturer on the Animal Welfare and Society BA Hons at University of Winchester. Nat's aim as a behaviourist and trainer is to provide her clients with the understanding, knowledge and practical skills to confidently identify, manage and reinforce behaviours in order to have a safe and happy life with their dog. She believes that by focussing on the dog/human relationship and encouraging effective and appropriate communication, we can live with our dogs more successfully. Nat lives in Hampshire with her 5 dogs, 10 ducks, 4 goldfish, 2 tortoises and 1 human (Jay).

PACT Tutor Lis Oram

Lis is a RCVS qualified Veterinary Nurse & has worked in the field of companion animal care for over 25 years. Alongside her veterinary & healthcare expertise, Lis is an experienced dog trainer & coach. Lis has been teaching the husbandry & first aid elements of PACT's Canine Training Instructor Course since 2022.

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