Neuro-inclusive Dog Professional Network (NIDPN)

A learning space for neuro-inclusive dog people!

The Neuro‑inclusive Dog Professional Network (NIDPN) is a growing space for dog professionals, competitors, educators, and committed dog guardians who want to deepen their understanding of neurodivergence in ways that are practical, ethical, and sustainable.

Here, “professional” isn’t about a job title or business – it’s about your approach, your mindset, and the care you put into your dogs and your practice.

Everyone is welcome at any level, dog guardian to professional – this membership is where we all come together to bridge the gap between neurodiversity and the dog world!

Join The NIDPN Today For a locked in price of just £15 month!!

The NIDPN is for people who want to:

Better support neurodivergent clients
Develop neuro-inclusive practices that genuinely work in real life
Apply neurodivergent-friendly approaches with their own dogs
Improve their own wellbeing and confidence
Reduce overwhelm and constant decision-making about what to do next
Understand how human and dog behaviour interact in real-life training and agility environments

Whether you work directly with dogs or are a highly engaged dog guardian, this space is designed to support learning that can be applied in real life, not just consumed passively.

What is the NIDPN membership?

The NIDPN membership is an ongoing learning space for dog professionals, competitors, educators, and committed dog guardians who want practical, ethical, and neuro-inclusive approaches.

Members gain access to training, discussion, and resources without pressure to “keep up” or commit to intensive programmes.

This membership grows with you – new webinars, resources, and tools are added regularly, giving you ongoing access rather than a static content library.

What’s included in the NIDPN membership

Rise Up Webinars (included in your membership)

Members receive access to all live Rise Up Webinars and replays as part of their membership.

These monthly training sessions are designed for neurodivergent dog professionals, competitors, educators, and committed dog guardians who want to apply neurodivergent-informed understanding in real-life dog work.

Each month focuses on the real, lived experience of working with dogs as a neurodivergent person, with practical, relatable, and accessible learning you can actually apply.

Topics include:

Real-life challenges and relatable scenarios, such as overwhelm, emotional load, and how neurodivergence impacts training, learning, and handling
Neuro-inclusive approaches to dog training and behaviour
Neuro-inclusive practice for professionals in the dog industry
Nervous system awareness and wellbeing for neurodivergent dog people
Applied understanding of neurodivergence in dog work
Understanding dog emotions and behaviour through a neurodivergent-informed lens

Each webinar includes:

Access to the live session and replay (available for the duration of your membership)
A downloadable certificate of attendance (1 hour of professional learning or personal development)
Workbook / Handout (if relevant)

Growing library of Rise Up Webinar replays

Members also gain access to a growing library of past Rise Up Webinars.

This means you can revisit topics or catch up on sessions you missed, learning at your own pace in a way that fits your energy, focus, and capacity.

Downloadable certificates of attendance

Certificates are available for attended sessions and can be used for professional learning records or personal development.

Each certificate includes:

Webinar title
Date attended
Duration
Focus of learning related to neuro-inclusive practice

Coming up in the Rise Up Webinar series

Over the next six months, we’ll be exploring:

May: The Pressure to Get It Right: Letting Go of Perfection in Dog Training
June: When Your Dog Feels Overwhelming: Navigating Reactivity, Anxiety & Overexcitement
July: Shut Down, Meltdown, or Push Through? Understanding Your Nervous System in the Dog World
August: Always Trying to Do More? The Invisible Load in the Dog World
September: Doing Your Best Is Enough: Redefining Success in the Dog World

Each session builds on the last, helping you better understand yourself, your dog, and how to move forward without unnecessary pressure.

Practical resources for neuro-inclusive practice

Members gain access to a growing library of practical resources designed to support both:

Personal and professional neurodivergence
Neuro-inclusive dog services and environments

Resources may include:

Guidance documents
Examples of inclusive practice
Adaptable templates for forms, communication, or service setup

Resources are gradually added and evolve over time.

Monthly low-pressure Zoom session

Members are invited to a monthly low-pressure Zoom session focused on:

Community building
Discussion and reflection
Connection and collaboration with others working in neuro-inclusive spaces

These sessions are optional and require no preparation. Cameras can be off or on – it is a no pressure environment tailored to what you need!

Agility Success Vault (Included)

As part of your membership, you’ll also get full access to the Agility Success Vault.

This is a comprehensive library of webinars, training insights, and resources focused on understanding dog and handler behaviour in agility and other high-arousal environments.

It allows you to take what you’re learning inside the membership and see how it plays out in real-life situations with both dogs and handlers.

Join The NIDPN Today For a locked in price of just £15 month!!

Coming soon to the NIDPN

As the network grows, additional support options will be introduced, including:

Guided co-working sessions

As the network grows, additional support options will be introduced, including guided co-working sessions.
These sessions provide a calm, structured space to work alongside others, with:

Microphones off
Minimal interaction
Clear start and finish points

Designed to support focus, accountability, and task completion without pressure to share, perform, or participate verbally, these sessions are suitable for all members – professionals and committed dog guardians alike.

Participation is always optional, and the format and frequency may evolve based on member needs and capacity.ormat and frequency of sessions may evolve based on member needs and capacity.

In the future, the NIDPN may include a public directory of members who offer neuro-inclusive dog services. Participation is optional and only for the duration of your membership. This will help dog owners and clients find supportive, thoughtful services – while members who are learners, competitors, or committed guardians can still fully participate without being listed.

Who is the NIDPN for?

The NIDPN is suitable for:

Dog professionals, trainers, instructors, behaviour professionals, and educators who want to work more neuro-inclusively.
Committed dog guardians who want a deeper understanding of neurodivergence and their dog’s behaviour.
Competitors, agility handlers, and trainers who want to better understand how neurodivergence and behaviour show up in real-life training and performance environments.
Anyone who values thoughtful, applied learning over quick fixes.

The NIDPN may not be the right fit for those looking to passively collect information without reflection or practice.