Welcome to the companion animal sciences institute

NEW

Check out our new Diploma of Professional Dog Training (Dip.PDT), which includes both a distance oriented academic component and an internship component with a respected expert in the field.

The Companion Animal Sciences Institute provides in-depth, challenging, distance-oriented certificate courses and diploma programs, designed to thoroughly prepare graduates for a career in professional dog training, behavior consulting, dog daycare operation, and shelter and rescue work, or to help you excel in competitive canine sports such as obedience or agility. We can also help you develop a strong understanding of canine nutrition and fitness, particularly useful for veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants, breeders, pet shop retailers, groomers, daycare operators, pet food company staff, veterinary behaviorists, and would make an excellent first step for those interested in becoming a professional dog nutrition or fitness consultant. Whether you are preparing for a career in professional animal training and behavior consulting or looking to advance with cutting-edge science-based skills, a valuable credential and education requirements for professional association certification, the Companion Animal Sciences Institute will provide you with a solid, systematic and in-depth understanding of the principles, strategies and techniques you need.

Our goal is to make a completely distance oriented education as hands-on and in-person as possible, providing a smooth and solid transition to a professional career by encouraging academic studies, hands-on skill practice, optional practicum and supervision opportunities, and providing educational credits for professional certification. We take the success of our students very seriously and are completely dedicated to that goal!

With access to our online Classroom, students from around the world can interact with each other and our graduates and Advisory Board Members / Faculty to discuss, and explore topics of interest including assignment topics, career development, help with challenging actual cases students may be working, and general networking and support. We host world renowned experts on a regular basis for discussion such as Jean Donaldson, Pat Miller, Chris Bach, Dr. Karen Pryor, Dr. Deb Jones, Brenda Aloff, Cheryl Smith, Beth Duman, Bill and Kellyann Conway, Dr. Jean Dodds, Sue Sternberg, Lorna Coppinger, Janis Bradley, Nicole Wilde and others.

Why choose the Companion Animal Sciences Institute to learn with? 

  • You’ll find our programs are advanced and thorough, and are based on solid, current behavioral and nutritional science research, utilizing cutting-edge techniques and strategies for changing behavior. 
  • CASI provides students and graduates with extensive ongoing academic and professional support. Throughout your studies, you will have access to Faculty members—all practicing industry-leading professionals known around the world for their exceptional skill, knowledge and body of work, and all dedicated to our student's academic success and career development. 
  • Furthermore, we are dedicated to animal-friendly methods. 

Our students, former students, graduates and faculty really go places. Lynn Hoover became co-founder (along with James O'Heare) and president of the International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants, Kellyann Conway is the president of the Association for Pet Dog Trainers, Mychelle Blake is editor of the Chronicle of the Dog, published by the APDT and Animal Behavior Consulting: Theory and Practice, published by the IAABC. Parvene Farhoody has been president of the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers and Lisa Clifton-Bumpass is the Director of the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers. The list goes on. Check out our testimonials. We are very proud of the fact that our students are very pleased with their experience with CASI.

Please explore the web site and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have. A good place to start is the Prospective Student page. 

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