Canine Functional Characters 2026 Workshop:
From Confusion to Clarity in One Weekend
A 2-day, in-person workshop in Worcestershire where dog guardians and professionals learn to see dogs differently, understand behaviour from the inside out, and walk away with practical tools they can use immediately.
Reserve My Handler Place NowChoose the right place for you
Handler Place - Ideal if you want to work your own dog. Join us in Worcestershire for a full, immersive weekend where you and your dog are part of the practical sessions.
Investment: ÂŁ259 (Early Bird)
Spectator Place - Be in the room for all the teaching, case discussions and practical work, without bringing a dog to participate.
Investment: ÂŁ189 (Early Bird)
Every ticket includes:
- Two full days of learning, observation and practical sessions.
- A pre‑workshop online theory session so you arrive feeling prepared.
- A pre‑workshop get‑together with the Event Team and other attendees.
- An Attendee Pack and all workshop materials.
- Light refreshments throughout both days.
You’ll see all payment options, including the ability to pay by instalments, on the checkout page.
Reserve my Spectator Place NowSee Behaviour Inside Out
Instead of labelling behaviour as “good” or “bad”, you’ll learn to read it as information about your dog’s inner world. We’ll explore how emotions, nervous system state, trauma, diet, and environment shape what you see on the outside, so you can respond with more clarity and compassion.
Grounded in Science
The inside‑out lens isn’t just a "nice" idea. Modern behavioural science is increasingly supporting the view that what dogs do is driven by how safe they feel, how their brains process the world and what their bodies are experiencing. You’ll see how this science backs up the approach I’ve been using and teaching since before I wrote Beyond the Breed.
A Framework You Can Actually Use
You’ll leave with a simple, practical framework for thinking about behaviour that you can apply to your own dog or client cases. It helps you cut through the overwhelm of conflicting advice, make sense of complex situations, and decide what to do next without guessing.
