• Welcome to Bright Horse Academy

    Your exclusive learning hub for achieving compassionate, science-based training goals. At Bright Horse Academy, your journey begins with a tailored approach. Following your initial in-person behavioural consultation, you will receive a Behavioural Assessment and, if needed, a Vet Summary Report if the behaviour is linked to a medical issue.

    From there, you'll gain access to this portal, designed to empower you with:
    • Personalised Training Plans: Access shaping plans specifically selected after your consultation to address your animal’s unique behavioural needs.
    • Comprehensive Resources: Watch curated video tutorials, access ebooks, and follow step by step shaping plans with ease, accessible via the web or mobile app.
    • Private Support: Engage in private discussion boards for ongoing guidance, accessible via the web or mobile app.
    • Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace with resources available for 6 weeks following each consultation, extending with additional sessions/follow up consultations.

     

    How it Works

    Initial Consultation (€196): Includes 2 hour of one-on-one training, a tailored plan, and 6 weeks of access to Bright Horse Academy.

    Follow-Up Consultation (€96): Continue your progress with further personalised guidance and an additional 6 weeks of access. All follow-up consultations and 1:1 coaching ensures you have access to this portal.

    Your time on Bright Horse Academy is as dynamic and adaptable as your needs. As long as you continue with face-to-face consultations, you’ll maintain access to this invaluable resource, with the flexibility to select additional courses whenever you choose.

    Begin your tailored journey today, and remember: Learning is a process, and every step forward strengthens the bond with your animal.

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Available courses

Scatter Feeding For Systematic Desensitisation

Systematic Desensitisation with Scatter Feeding and Nose Work

Helping a fearful or reactive dog requires more than exposure—it requires structured, positive experiences that change how your dog feels about their triggers. This course introduces a systematic desensitisation approach using scatter feeding and nose work, two powerful tools that engage your dog’s natural instincts to reduce stress, build confidence, and create positive associations.

Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Identify and rank your dog’s triggers to create a customised desensitisation plan.
✔ Use scatter feeding to keep your dog calm and focused in the presence of a trigger.
✔ Incorporate nose work to build confidence and encourage relaxation.
✔ Recognise signs of stress and success to adjust training effectively.

Whether your dog struggles with strangers, other dogs, loud noises, or other triggers, this course provides the knowledge and tools to help them feel safe, secure, and in control.

Start today and help your dog build confidence, one sniff at a time! 🐾

Learning Theory & Dog Behaviour

Learning Theory for Dog Owners

This course introduces the foundational principles of Learning Theory for dogs, providing you with the knowledge to better understand how your dog learns and responds to training. You’ll explore key concepts like timing, markers, and shaping behaviours, all designed to set you and your dog up for success.

This course is a vital part of your journey toward achieving your dog’s behavioural goals. It complements your personalised shaping plan and lays the foundation for effective, stress-free training.

Enrichment & Home Management

Enrichment and Home Management

Discover how to transform your dog’s daily routine with the power of enrichment and effective home management. This course is designed to help dog owners provide meaningful activities that engage their dog’s mind and body while creating a supportive home environment that promotes good behaviour and reduces stress.

This course is a vital part of your journey toward achieving your dog’s behavioural goals. It complements your personalised shaping plan and lays the foundation for effective, stress-free training.

Resource Guarding & ‘Leave IT’

Learn to Address Resource Guarding with Confidence and Compassion

Resource guarding is a natural canine behaviour, but when it occurs in the home, it can lead to challenges. This course is designed to help you understand the reasons behind resource guarding and provide you with the tools to address it effectively.

Consent & Confidence in Handling

Consent-Based Handling: Helping Anxious Dogs Feel Safe

Does your dog struggle with being touched, resist wearing a lead, or display anxiety during grooming or vet visits?

This course is designed to help you understand and address handling-related fears through ethical, consent-based techniques. You’ll learn to recognise early signs of stress, interpret your dog’s calming signals, and implement step-by-step strategies to build trust and confidence. With expert guidance, practical exercises, and a compassionate approach, this course empowers you to create positive, fear-free handling experiences, transforming everyday challenges into opportunities for connection and growth.

Building Trust and Handling for Hoof Care

Fear of the Farrier: Building Trust and Handling for Hoof Care

This course is designed to help horse owners understand the roots of fear and resistance in hoof handling while providing practical strategies to build trust and cooperation. Learn how to recognise your horse’s stress signals, create a calm training environment, and implement proven behavioural modification techniques. With a focus on patience and empathy, this course empowers you to make hoof care a positive experience for both you and your horse.

Learning Theory & Horse Behaviour

Learning Theory for Horse Owners

This course introduces the foundational principles of Learning Theory for Horses, providing you with the knowledge to better understand how your Horse learns and responds to training. This includes in hand training, ground work, husbandry and care (such as grooming, tacking up and hoof care), and it also includes ridden work. You’ll explore key concepts like timing, markers, and shaping behaviours, all designed to set you and your Horse up for success.

This course is a vital part of your journey toward achieving your Horse’s behavioural goals. It complements your personalised shaping plan and lays the foundation for effective, stress-free training.


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