Ethology Institute
Knowledge to Everyone Everywhere
Animal Behavior and Learning
Kindness to everyone everywhere
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ethology Institute will cease operations on December 31, 2026. Effective immediately, we will implement measures to assist all current and prospective students in completing their studies. For more information, please watch the video hereby and click the “Read More” button.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of June 25th, 2026, you can no longer register for any certification program. Please remember that you have until December 31st 2016 to complete your studies.
Live ONLINE Lectures
For the complete list of Live ONLINE Lectures, please go to Live Online Calendar
For students only
This lecture serves as a valuable supplement to your CPDT or CACE programme. Please click the button to the right to register via Zoom and to access the virtual classroom on the scheduled date and time.
We look forward to your participation.
Ethics After Darwin
👤 Professor Roger Abrantes, PhD. in Evolutionary Biology and Ethology
🖥️ Ethics After Darwin: Ethics and morals relate to right and wrong conduct. “Ethics after Darwin” investigates the consequences of evolutionary biology and Darwinism on our ethics. It explains the principle of equality and individual moralism. It is an essential course for everyone.
⏱️ 120 minutes.
📆 TBA
Practical Dog Training Live ONLINE
at a glance
List of classes free for all our students. To attend, please scroll down the page and locate the class you want to attend.
July
06 Late UTC (23:30 UTC)
16 Targeted Canine PV (16:00 UTC)
20 Late UTC (23:30 UTC)
23 Early UTC (16:00)
August
03 Late UTC (23:30 UTC)
06 Early UTC (16:00)
13 Targeted Canine PV (16:00 UTC)
20 Targeted Canine PV (18:00 UTC)
24 Late UTC (23:30 UTC)
September
03 Early UTC (16:00)
07 Late UTC (23:30 UTC)
10 Targeted Canine PV (16:00 UTC)
14 Late UTC (23:30 UTC)
17 Early UTC (16:00)
24 Targeted Canine PV (16:00 UTC)
October
08 Early UTC (16:00)
15 Late UTC (23:30 UTC)
22 Targeted Canine PV (16:00 UTC)
29 Early UTC (16:00)
November
TBA
Practical Dog Training Live ONLINE
Early UTC time (16:00 UTC)
Only for CPDT and CACE Students
If you are a CPDT or CACE student, or registered for one of the practical courses, please click the button to the right to join our virtual classroom on the scheduled lecture date and time.
Practical Training Class
👤 Various instructors.
🖥️ These training classes review all the practical skills that Ethology Institute’s students need to master to pass their proficiency verification. The instructors will provide one-on-one assistance to students through video clips and online demos.
⏱️ 90 minutes.
📆 July 23, August 06, September 03 and 17, October 08 and 29 (16:00 UTC).
Practical Dog Training Live ONLINE
Late UTC time (23:30 UTC)
Only for CPDT and CACE Students
If you are a CPDT or CACE student, or registered for one of the practical courses, please click the button to the right to join our virtual classroom on the scheduled lecture date and time.
Practical Training Class
👤 Various instructors.
🖥️ These training classes review all the practical skills that Ethology Institute’s students need to master to pass their proficiency verification. The instructor will provide one-on-one assistance to students.
⏱️ 120 minutes.
📆 July 06 and 20, August 03 and 24, September 07 and 14, October 15 (23:30 UTC or 6:30 PM CT).
Targeted Canine PV Review Series Live ONLINE
Only for CPDT and CACE Students
If you are a CPDT or CACE student, or registered for one of the practical courses, please click the button to the right to join our virtual classroom on the scheduled lecture date and time.
Targeted Canine PV Review
👤 Roger Abrantes and various instructors.
🖥️ We have launched a specialised series of classes focusing exclusively on reviewing Practical Canine Proficiency Verifications. Covering both standard skills and problem behaviour modifications, these intensive sessions are structured to streamline and expedite the preparation, submission, and approval of your Proficiency Verifications.
⏱️ 120 minutes.
📆 July 16, August 13 and 20 (18:00 UTC), September 10 and 24, October 22 (all at 16:00 UTC except August 20).
Daybook is Ethology Institute’s virtual campus where students and tutors meet and discuss topics of interest.
Join daybook now so we can communicate with you and you can particpate in exciting debates with your tutors and fellow students.
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