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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 theĀ “Read More” button.
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STEP 1: Register a Free Account
As aĀ registered user, you can access study resources that are unavailable to visitors. Register to buy courses and programs, book subscriptions, or attend online meetings.
STEP 2: Select a Course
Once you have created an account, you can enroll in your favorite course or program. Then, take the course, one lesson at a time, pass the quizzes, and earn your certificate.
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Ethology Institute offers you 28 high-quality online courses at amazingly low fees, and two free courses (we invite you to check the internet for comparable programs before you enroll in any of our courses).
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Our āCertified Professional Dog Trainerā is probably the best and cheapest program of its kind. 12 online courses and one video proficiency verification. One-on-one tutor support for the practical work. Earn redeem points for completing courses.Ā Try it today.
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT)Ā EUR 1,419 (or 12 installments of EUR 126)
19 online courses including two video Proficiency Verifications. Go a step further than CPDT. Learn about ethology, applied animal learning, agonistic behavior, canine scent detection.Ā One-on-one tutor support for the practical work.Ā This is the ultimate program for dog trainers.
Certified in Applied Canine Ethology (CACE)Ā EUR 2,496 (or 18 installments of EUR 148)
Live ONLINE Lectures
For the complete list of Live ONLINE Lectures, please go to Live Online Calendar
If You Are a Student…
This lecture is both complementary and complimentary. It aligns with the course of the same name in your CPDT or CACE program. Please click the button below to register on Zoom, if you haven’t already done so, and to join our virtual classroom on the scheduled lecture date and time.
Get ready for an engaging and dynamic live online lecture, a valuable resource to help you complete your study program! At the end of each session, you’ll have your chance to join in, ask your questions, and share your unique experiences.
We look forward to seeing you in the classroom.
Canine Scent Detection
š¤ Professor Roger Abrantes, PhD. in Evolutionary Biology and Ethology
š„ļø Canine Scent Detection is the course Roger Abrantes originally developed and taught to law enforcement officers. In this program, youāll learn everything from establishing the dogās indication behavior (alert) and associating it with a specific odor to reliably identifying hidden target scents. This online lecture is an invaluable aid as you prepare for your double-blind test.
ā±ļø 120 minutes.
š November 13, 2025, at 16:00 GMT.
If You Are NOT a Student…
Then, click the “Buy Now” button below to purchase the course and gain access to the online course, quizzes, course certificate, and the LIVE ONLINE lecture.
Once you have purchased the course, you are considered a student and can click the “Register Now or Join In” button to the left to register on Zoom and to access our virtual classroom on the scheduled lecture date and time.
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Practical Dog Training 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 rightĀ to join our virtual classroom on the scheduled lecture date and time.Ā
If you are not a student, you can still participate by registering for one of the single courses (click the following links),Ā Canine Proficiency Verification, orĀ Canine Scent Detection, orĀ enroll in a complete program.
Practical Training Class
š¤ Tilde Detz-Jensen, ABT, CPDT, CACE, and Jessica Pacheco, CPDT, CACE.
š„ļø 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.
ā±ļø 90 minutes.
š OCT 09, OCT 30, NOV 20 (more in 2026) at 16:00 GMT.
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Practical Training Class LIVE ONLINE ā Thursday, October 30 at 16:00 GMT. 👤 Tilde Detz Jensen, ABT, CPDT, CACE, and Jessica Pacheco, CPDT, CACE. 🖥️ These training classes revi...
Read moreLive ONLINE Lecture - Dogs Home Alone Join us October 16, 2025, at 16:00 GMT as Professor Roger Abrantes, PhD. in Evolutionary Biology and Ethology gives a live, in-person, lecture on the #1 canine be...
Read moreāAfter attending a seminar by Professor Abrantes, I took my first free course (Evolution). I liked it so much that I enrolled in the next courseāand then I couldnāt stop. I finished my CPDT, CACE and finally earned my CAAE diploma of which Iām very proud. Today, I have a good business helping dogs and their owners to a better life. That was my dream!
~Claudia Chiappini, CAAE, Rome, Italy.