The Neuro-Inclusive Dog Professional Network exists to help the dog world think more deeply, connect more meaningfully, and build practices that work for both the human and the dog.
More Than a Professional Network
The Neuro-Inclusive Dog Professional Network brings together dog professionals, dog guardians and competitors who share a common goal: creating a more accessible, understanding and neuro-inclusive future for both people and dogs.
More than that, it’s a place to belong.
Everything within the Network is built around The Campfire: an environment where people feel welcome to slow down, ask questions, share stories and explore ideas together. It’s where curiosity comes before certainty, connection comes before perfection, and meaningful conversations create lasting change.
Whether you have ten minutes or an entire afternoon, there’s a place for you around the campfire.
This Network has been designed with neurodivergent brains in mind. There’s no expectation to keep up, complete everything or always be present. Instead, you can dip in when you need something, stay for as long as it serves you, and come back whenever you’re ready.
Pull up a seat, stay for five minutes or stay all evening.
The conversation will still be here.
What You’ll Find Inside the Network
Everything inside the Network has been designed to help you learn, connect and grow in a way that works for your brain, your life and your goals.
However you prefer to engage, you’ll always know what’s happening through monthly member updates, optional Facebook reminders and an off-social-media community space within MemberVault.
Whether you’re looking for practical learning, ongoing support, meaningful conversations or a community that truly understands, each part of the Network has its own purpose. Together, they create a place where you can keep learning, keep growing and help shape a more neuro-inclusive future for the dog world.
Your Monthly Rhythm
Life is busy, especially when you’re balancing work, dogs and everyday life. That’s why the Network follows a simple monthly rhythm that’s easy to follow without feeling overwhelming.
Week 1
You’ll receive your monthly Network email, including all the dates for the sessions taking place that month, along with a featured resource from the Connection Code Academy.
Week 2
Side by Side Session
A relaxed accountability session where we work alongside one another, make progress and celebrate the small wins.
Week 3
Fireside Chat
An informal community conversation where we gather around the virtual campfire to share experiences, ask questions, offer support and learn from one another. Some months we’ll have a topic to explore, while others are guided by the conversations that matter most to our members.
Week 4
Rise Up Webinar
A live teaching session exploring topics that help you better understand dogs, people and everything in between.
The exact days and times will vary from month to month to give members with different work patterns, caring responsibilities and commitments the opportunity to attend. While the dates may change, the rhythm stays the same, making it easier to know what to expect each month.
🧩 The Connection Code Academy
The Connection Code Academy is your complete learning library, bringing together the courses, resources and practical teaching that sit at the heart of the Neuro-Inclusive Dog Professional Network.
Built around The Connection Code™ philosophy and brought to life through The Jigsaw Approach™, the Academy is designed to help you better understand yourself, the people you work with and the dogs you support.
Inside the Academy you’ll find learning across a growing range of topics, including:
- Connection Code Foundations
- The Human Jigsaw
- The Dog Jigsaw
- The Partnership Jigsaw
- Creating Neuro-Inclusive Dog Spaces
- Supporting Others
- Growing Your Dog Business
- Performance & Competition
Alongside the core learning, you’ll also have access to a growing collection of downloadable guides, practical resources, worksheets and tools. Each month, a featured resource is highlighted as part of your monthly Network update, making it easy to discover something new to explore without feeling overwhelmed.
New to The Connection Code™?
The Connection Code™ is the philosophy that underpins everything I teach.
→ Learn more about The Connection Code here.
🎤 Rise Up Webinars
Every month you’ll be invited to a live Rise Up webinar exploring an important topic through a neuro-inclusive lens. Topics include neurodivergence, dog behaviour, professional practice and the subjects that matter most to our community.
Each session focuses on practical, relatable learning that you can apply in everyday life, whether you’re a dog guardian, dog professional or competitor.
Included:
- Live monthly webinar.
- Replay access.
- Downloadable certificate of attendance.
- Workbook or handout where appropriate.
Coming Up in the Rise Up Webinar Series
Here’s a preview of some of the upcoming topics. Every webinar is included in your membership and added to the Rise Up replay hub, so you can join live or catch up whenever it suits you.
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
📚 Creating Neuro-Inclusive Dog Spaces
Creating more neuro-inclusive dog spaces starts with recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
This growing collection of practical guidance, resources and real-world examples will help you create more accessible, understanding and inclusive experiences for the people and dogs you support, whether you’re a dog professional, competitor, instructor or committed dog guardian.
You’ll discover practical ways to adapt communication, learning environments, services and everyday interactions so that more people feel able to participate, learn and thrive.
Included:
- Practical guidance for creating more neuro-inclusive dog spaces.
- Downloadable guides, checklists and worksheets.
- Communication and accessibility resources.
- Real-world examples and ideas you can apply immediately.
- New resources added as the Network continues to grow.
🔥 Around the Campfire
The heart of the Network.
This is where the Network comes to life.
It’s where conversations happen, relationships grow and ideas are explored together.
Around the Campfire is a welcoming, low-pressure community where conversations happen, relationships grow and ideas are explored together. It’s a space designed with neurodivergent brains in mind, where there’s no expectation to keep up, have all the answers or participate in any particular way.
Whether you want to contribute, listen quietly, keep your camera off or simply spend time alongside people who understand, there’s always a place for you around the campfire.
Within Around the Campfire you’ll find:
🔥 Fireside Chats
Our monthly community get-togethers around the virtual campfire.
Some months we’ll explore a particular topic together, while other conversations are shaped by the questions, experiences and ideas our members bring along. Whether you’re looking for a different perspective, want to hear how others approach something or simply enjoy listening, there’s always a place for you.
There are no expectations, no pressure to contribute and no need to have all the answers. You can join in as much or as little as feels right.
Throughout the month, members can also add ideas, questions and discussion topics to our “Pull Up a Chair” community thread, helping to shape future Fireside Chats and ensuring our conversations reflect what matters most to the people around the campfire.
🤝 Side by Side Sessions
Sometimes the hardest part is simply getting started.
Our relaxed body-doubling sessions give you dedicated time to make progress on whatever matters most to you. Whether that’s planning, studying, creating content, catching up on admin or finally tackling the task you’ve been putting off, you’ll be working alongside people who understand.
There’s no teaching, no pressure and no expectation to contribute. You don’t need to turn your camera on, speak or explain what you’re working on.
Simply pull up a seat, spend some time around the campfire and leave knowing you’ve moved something forward.
🔥 Campfire Conversations
Throughout the year you’ll also be invited to Campfire Conversations with guest speakers.
These sessions bring together lived experience, professional expertise and fresh perspectives, creating meaningful conversations that inspire new ideas and help us continue building a more neuro-inclusive dog world together.
Staying Connected
The conversation doesn’t just happen during live sessions.
As a member, you’ll receive a monthly email keeping you up to date with everything happening inside the Network, including upcoming webinars, Fireside Chats, Side by Side Sessions, Campfire Conversations and new resources.
If you’re on Facebook, you’ll also have access to our private members’ group, where you’ll find event reminders and announcements, making it easy to keep track of what’s coming up.
Prefer to stay away from social media? That’s absolutely fine.
Inside the MemberVault community you’ll find a dedicated members’ space with regular check-ins, conversations and support, giving you another way to stay connected that’s completely separate from Facebook.
Whether you join every conversation or simply dip in when it feels right, you’ll always know what’s happening and you’ll always have a place around the campfire.
Included as a Member
Your NIDPN membership also includes full access to the Agility Success Vault (worth £97).
This separate learning library brings together webinars, training insights and practical resources exploring dog behaviour, handler mindset, emotional regulation and performance in agility and other competitive dog sports.
While The Connection Code Academy provides the wider framework for understanding yourself, your dog and your partnership, the Agility Success Vault offers additional practical learning for those wanting to develop confidence, understanding and performance in sporting environments.
It’s included as part of your membership at no additional cost.
📍 Neuro-Inclusive Dog Professional Directory
As part of your NIDPN membership, you’ll have the opportunity to be included in the Neuro-Inclusive Dog Professional Directory.
The directory has been created to help dog owners, handlers, competitors and fellow professionals find dog professionals who are committed to creating more neuro-inclusive experiences within the dog world.
Being listed is completely optional. If you’d like to be included, your profile can help people discover your services, connect with other neuro-inclusive professionals, and demonstrate your ongoing commitment to learning and professional development through the NIDPN.
As the Network grows, so will the directory, creating a trusted resource for people looking for more accessible, understanding and neuro-inclusive support.
Included:
- Optional directory listing for active members.
- Increased visibility for your services.
- Opportunities to connect with other neuro-inclusive professionals.
- Part of a growing, trusted network committed to creating a more neuro-inclusive dog world.
Membership pricing
Join the NIDPN for £15 per month.
Your price is locked in for as long as your membership remains active.
This is the current membership price while the network continues to grow and develop.
As new training, resources and support are added over time, pricing may increase for new members.
This is a chance to join a growing, supportive and professional neuro-inclusive learning community and help shape the change this industry so desperately needs!
Monthly membership. Cancel anytime. Access is linked to an active subscription. Terms & Conditions apply.
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