The Neuro-Inclusive Dog Trainer

More dog trainers are recognising the importance of creating inclusive and accessible training environments for neurodivergent clients, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming!

The Neuro-Inclusive Dog Trainer programme is a 6-week professional development course designed to help dog trainers move from uncertainty to confident, practical action.

You’ll learn how to apply the NEURO framework to your own training environment so you can create clearer, more supportive and more accessible group classes and coaching experiences.

On completion, participants receive a Neuro-Inclusive Dog Trainer Foundations Badge recognising their completion of the programme and foundational learning within my NEURO framework.


Is this programme for you?

This programme is designed for dog trainers who:

  • Run group classes, workshops or structured training sessions
  • Want to create more inclusive and accessible learning environments
  • Work with neurodivergent clients or want to support them more effectively
  • Feel unsure about where to start with neuro-inclusive practice
  • Want practical tools they can apply directly in their own training environment

What you’ll learn:

Across the 6 weeks, you’ll explore how to:

  • Understand the barriers that can exist in group training environments
  • Build awareness of different neurodivergent needs in real-world settings
  • Make practical, realistic adjustments to your classes and coaching style
  • Improve communication, structure and accessibility in your sessions
  • Develop confidence in supporting a wider range of learners

All sessions are practical, applied and focused on real training environments.


The NEURO Framework:

This programme is built around the NEURO framework — a structured approach designed to help dog trainers move from overwhelm to confident, inclusive practice.

You’ll be guided through how to apply this framework step-by-step during the 6-week programme to support real change in your training environment.


What’s included?

  • 6 live online training sessions (with replay access)
  • Practical weekly implementation activities
  • Downloadable workbooks and resources
  • Real-world application to your own training environment
  • Certificate of completion
  • Opportunity to continue your development through The NIPDN

Launching January 2027!

The first cohort of The Neuro-Inclusive Dog Trainer will launch in January 2027.

Join the priority list to be the first to hear when enrolment opens and receive access to founding cohort offers.


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I’m Katrina

I’m the founder of Dogs & Divergent Minds and the Neuro-Inclusive Dog Professional Network (NIDPN)

I’m passionate about creating a more neuro-inclusive dog world through education, speaking, practical resources and community – helping dog professionals, organisations and neurodivergent dog guardians create environments where everyone can thrive.

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