With IMMENSE gratitude 

Our Contributors

This project has been shaped by a diverse team of dedicated professionals who have generously shared their expertise and time in order to contribute to our course material. From experienced veterinarians, vet nurses, anthrozoologists, ethologists, behaviourists and nutrition practitioners to compassionate educators and community advocates, each contributor has brought unique skills and perspectives. Their collaboration ensures that every learner benefits from a rich blend of scientific knowledge, practical insight, and heartfelt commitment to improving animal lives. Click on their photos to find out more.

Andrea Beveridge Cheetham

A certified dog trainer and fosterer.

Daniela Stewart

A certified Holistic Grooming Behaviourist.

Dean Marks

Canine Welfare & Emotional Support Practitioner. His training spans everything from anthrozoology, nutrition and behaviour to bereavement counselling, and he’s currently expanding his skills through Galen Myotherapy.

Liz Cox RVN

A Veterinary Nurse, behaviourist, scent dog trainer with a masters in Animal Behaviour and Welfare.

Liz Marden BSc(hons) 

Certified animal behaviourist and trainer and Reiki practitioner.

Lise Hansen DVM MRCVS CertIAVH PCH

Registered veterinary surgeon and homeopath.

Marc Bekoff

A biologist, ethologist, behavioural ecologist, and internationally respected writer known for his work on animal emotions, cognitive ethology, and compassionate conservation.

Natalie Scott BVSc MRCVS

A Veterinary surgeon with her own practise and a passion for consent-based care and rescue. 

Ness Jones

Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultant, Applied Canine Ethology cert, canine massage, small‑animal nutrition, naturopathy, and emotional support.

Nick Thompson BSc (Hons) Path Sci BVM.S, MRCVS

39 years of experience in raw food nutrition, herbal and homoeopathic as well as conventional medicine.

Rachel Bean RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse, canine first‑aid educator, behaviour consultant, and international welfare advocate.

Rebecca Hanlon

Canine behaviourist, nutrition practitioner, co‑founder of Atticus Academy, Tutor for The DoGenius Institute, health and social care and Canine triage practitioner.

Sally Lewis

Certified Canine behaviourist, author and Galen Myotherapist. 

Sophie Prideaux

Animal Behaviourist, MSc in Animal Behaviour, with a BSc (Hons) in Zoology.

Dr Teresa Tyler

Dr of anthrozoology, animal behaviourist, veterinary nurse, human psychotherapist and founder of The Dogenius Institute. 

Victoria Shepherd

Holistic groomer and behaviour specialist. 

Andrew Hanlon

First Class BSc (Hons) in Wildlife Conservation, previous ranger at the national trust and horticulturist 

Julia Robertson

The founder and global head of the Galen Myotherapy organisation. Established in 2002

Dr Andrea Breen

Associate Professor of Family Relations and Human Development and Director of the FIDO Research Lab at the University of Guelph

Sylvie Savage

An Author and Human-Canine Relationship Specialist
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