For many of us, puppyhood and adolescence receive the greatest attention. We spend months preparing, teaching, learning and navigating the challenges that come with raising a young dog.
But those stages pass surprisingly quickly.
The years that follow are where life really happens.
This is where morning walks become familiar routines, quiet evenings become cherished moments and everyday life settles into the relationship you've spent so long building. Adult dogs aren't projects waiting to be completed. They are companions to be understood, enjoyed and appreciated for who they are.
CDD invites us to see adulthood differently. Rather than continually searching for the next behaviour to improve or the next problem to solve, we begin asking a different question.
How do we help our dogs live the richest, happiest and most fulfilling lives possible?
Throughout this course, we'll explore how communication, understanding and thoughtful guidance continue long after adolescence has ended. We'll look at supporting emotional wellbeing, maintaining confidence, adapting to changing needs and strengthening the relationship you've built through every stage of adult life.
As the years pass, our dogs begin to change once again. Their pace may slow, their needs may evolve and they may need us in different ways than they once did. Growing older isn't something to fear. It's another chapter of the relationship, one that deserves the same patience, compassion and understanding we've offered from the very beginning.
Because while puppyhood captures our attention...
Adulthood and the senior years capture our hearts.
This course is about making those years as meaningful, comfortable and joyful as they can be, helping your dog live well, age well and continue sharing life's adventures with you every step of the way.
If you believe that sharing your life with a dog is about so much more than training behaviours, this course was created for you.
Perhaps you don't spend your walks thinking about the next cue to practise or the next trick to teach. Instead, you find yourself wondering how to help your dog feel happier, more fulfilled and more understood. You want to enrich their life, communicate more deeply, strengthen your relationship and make the most of every stage you share together.
Whether your dog is enjoying the prime of adulthood or beginning to slow into their senior years, this course is for those who want to embrace every moment. It's for the people who know that the greatest achievement isn't a perfectly trained dog, but a life lived side by side with a companion who feels safe, understood and genuinely happy.
If you want to move beyond simply asking what your dog can do for you and instead begin asking what kind of life you can create together, you'll feel right at home here.
Because the richest relationships aren't measured by the number of behaviours a dog has learned.
They're measured by the life you've shared together.
Our First live Lesson Will Be 26th August Uk Time.
Early enrolment is now open.
This refreshed edition of Living Beyond Training is being developed through six live teaching sessions. Over the coming weeks, the course will continue to grow as new video lessons, demonstrations, written guides, practical tutorials and downloadable resources are added alongside each live teaching session. By the end of the programme, you'll own a comprehensive CDD course designed to help you build an even richer, more fulfilling life with your adult and senior dog.
Whether you attend live or prefer to learn at your own pace, you'll receive the complete course as it continues to evolve, creating a rich and comprehensive resource that you can return to throughout your dog's adult years and into later life.
✓ Six live teaching sessions exploring adulthood and the senior years through the principles of Canine Dialogue Dynamics.
✓ Lifetime access to every live recording, allowing you to revisit each discussion whenever you need to.
✓ A growing library of exclusive video lessons and tutorials that expand on the live sessions in greater depth.
✓ Practical demonstrations showing how CDD can be woven into everyday life with your adult and senior dog.
✓ Detailed written lessons, guides and downloadable resources to support your learning.
✓ In-depth exploration of communication, emotional wellbeing, enrichment, confidence, relationships, health, ageing, cognitive changes, mobility, adapting to changing needs and helping your dog continue to thrive throughout every stage of adult life.
✓ Learn how to enrich your dog's life, strengthen your relationship and thoughtfully support them as they grow older, creating a partnership built on understanding, trust and shared experiences rather than simply teaching the next behaviour.
✓ Future course updates included, with no additional cost to existing students.
Learn live from anywhere in the world
The live teaching sessions are an opportunity to explore the principles of CDD in greater depth, ask questions and learn alongside a community of dog guardians and professionals who want to make the very most of every stage they share with their dogs. Every session is recorded, so if you can't attend live, you'll be able to watch whenever it suits you.
📅 Six live teaching sessions
⏰ 7:30 pm (UK time)
🎥 Every session is recorded and added to the course
🌍 International students are warmly welcomed
💻 Hosted live on Zoom
⏱️ Approximately 90 minutes per session (although discussions often continue naturally when questions arise)
Wednesday 26th August 2026
Saturday 29th August 2026
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Saturday 5th September 2026
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Saturday 12th September 2026
While each live session explores a different aspect of living with adult and senior dogs through CDD, the learning doesn't stop when the session ends. Throughout the programme, new video tutorials, demonstrations, written lessons, practical guides and additional resources will continue to be added, creating a comprehensive course that you can return to throughout your dog's adult years and into later life.
Living Beyond Training has been designed to help you make the most of every stage of your dog's adult life, from early adulthood through to their senior years. Alongside six live teaching sessions, you'll gain access to a growing library of video tutorials, demonstrations, written lessons, practical guides and downloadable resources, helping you understand not only what to do, but why your dog's needs continue to change throughout their life.
Throughout the course, we'll explore topics including:
Adult dogs continue to grow, mature and change. We'll explore how their needs evolve throughout adulthood and how to adapt your approach as they move through different stages of life.
Topics include:
Growing older brings new opportunities as well as new challenges. Rather than simply managing old age, we'll explore how to help your dog continue living a rich, meaningful and enjoyable life.
Topics include:
The later years of a dog's life can be some of the most rewarding. Together we'll explore how to continue strengthening your relationship while helping your dog feel safe, understood and fulfilled throughout every stage of adulthood and into their senior years.
Topics include:
Throughout the programme, new tutorials, demonstrations, written lessons and practical resources will continue to be added, creating a comprehensive course that will support you and your dog throughout adulthood and into the senior years, helping you make the very most of every stage of life together.
If you're looking for a course that teaches your adult dog new tricks or focuses on refining behaviours, this probably isn't the course you were expecting.
That's because CDD doesn't begin by asking what more your dog needs to learn.
It begins by asking what kind of life your dog is living.
By adulthood, many dogs already know far more than we realise. What they often need isn't another cue or another behaviour to master. They need purpose. They need meaningful experiences. They need opportunities to explore, make choices, solve problems, communicate and continue engaging with the world around them. Most of all, they need to feel that they belong, not simply as a pet that lives in our home, but as a valued member of our family.
Throughout this course, we'll explore what true enrichment really means. It goes far beyond puzzle toys, treat searches or teaching the next trick, although those things can certainly have their place if your dog genuinely enjoys them. Real enrichment is about creating a life that allows your dog to express who they are, enjoy the things that matter to them and remain emotionally, socially and cognitively engaged throughout adulthood and into their senior years.
As our dogs grow older, their needs naturally begin to change. Their bodies may slow, their senses may alter and their cognition may evolve, but their need for understanding, purpose and connection remains just as important as ever. Rather than focusing on what our dogs can no longer do, CDD encourages us to discover new ways for them to continue enjoying life, solving problems, making choices and feeling included in the world they share with us.
That doesn't mean learning comes to an end. Dogs continue learning throughout their lives. The difference is that learning is no longer centred around performance. Instead, it becomes about supporting wellbeing, maintaining confidence, encouraging curiosity and helping our dogs continue living rich, fulfilling lives.
Because adulthood and the senior years aren't about teaching dogs how to fit into our lives.
They're about embracing who they are and making the life we share together the very best it can be.
Not at all. While we'd love to see you there, every live teaching session is recorded and added to the course, allowing you to watch at a time that suits you. Many of our students choose to learn through the recordings, so you won't miss out if you can't attend live.
You'll receive lifetime access to the course, including all live session recordings, future lessons and any additional resources added after the programme has finished.
You can still join. Any live sessions that have already taken place will be available as recordings within the course, allowing you to catch up before attending the next live session.
Yes. Once you've completed the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion to recognise your learning.
Yes. We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If, within the first 14 days, you genuinely feel the course isn't right for you, simply get in touch and we'll arrange a full refund.
Yes. As a student, you'll be invited to join our private CDD Student Community, where learners from across our courses come together to ask questions, share experiences and continue learning long after the course has finished. Students joining the live programme may also be invited to an exclusive course discussion group, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow students, ask questions between sessions and share your journey throughout the live learning experience.
Absolutely. Whether you're welcoming your very first dog or you've lived with dogs for many years, the course has been designed to support you through every stage of adulthood.
Not at all. This course explores the unique needs of dogs throughout adulthood, from young adults finding their place in the world, through the settled years of adulthood, to the changing needs of senior and elderly dogs. Some lessons focus on particular life stages, while many of the principles apply throughout your dog's adult life. Wherever your dog is on that journey, you'll find practical guidance to help you enrich their life, strengthen your relationship and support their wellbeing.
No. While we'll explore practical skills and everyday guidance, this course is about much more than teaching behaviours. Through Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD), you'll learn how to understand and support your adolescent dog through one of the most significant stages of their development, helping them grow into a confident, emotionally secure and adaptable adult. It's about raising the individual behind the behaviour, not simply changing the behaviour itself.
Questions are welcomed throughout the live teaching sessions, and you'll also have access to our student community, where you can continue discussions and learn alongside other students.
No. Everything taught within this course is based on the principles of fear-free, force-free and tool-free learning, helping you build trust, confidence and communication without relying on aversive methods or equipment.
Absolutely. While this course has been designed with guardians in mind, many trainers, behaviourists, veterinary professionals and other canine professionals also join to broaden their understanding of canine development and explore the principles of Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD). Whether you're looking to support your own clients or simply develop a fresh perspective, you're very welcome.
Yes. Many professionals choose to include this course as part of their own Continuing Professional Development (CPD). A Certificate of Completion is provided at the end of the course, allowing you to record your learning in accordance with the requirements of your own professional body or organisation.
Yes. Whether your dog comes from a breeder, a rescue organisation or another background, the principles of communication, understanding and relationship-building remain the same. Every dog deserves the opportunity to feel safe, understood and supported.
Not at all. Whether this is your first dog or you've shared your life with dogs for decades, the course has been designed to be accessible, practical and thought-provoking.
Not at all. This course isn't about rejecting training. It's about recognising that raising a dog is about far more than training alone. CDD helps you build the emotional, social and relational foundations that allow learning to become more meaningful. If you choose to teach specific skills, you'll do so within a much broader understanding of your dog as an individual.
Rather than offering rigid rules or one-size-fits-all techniques, CDD helps you understand your individual dog and develop the confidence to make thoughtful decisions together. Every dog is different, and this course is designed to help you build the skills to understand and support the dog in front of you.
There's no pressure to keep pace with the live programme. Because you'll have lifetime access to the course and all recordings, you can revisit the material whenever it suits you and learn at your own pace.
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