Mentoring for Dog Trainers & Behaviourists
About the Witch’s Way Mentoring Pathway
The Witch’s Way is a small-cohort mentoring pathway for trainers and behaviourists who want more than coursework. It offers a calm, structured space to apply theory to real cases, develop ethical reasoning, and grow into confident, independent practice.
You will learn to interpret behaviour accurately, communicate clearly with clients, and make decisions that protect welfare. Every session focuses on real-world challenges, reflective discussion, and professional growth, giving you the depth that most qualifications cannot offer on their own.
ABTC standards inform the programme, yet are entirely independent of formal assessment. It does not replace an approved qualification; instead, it supports you before, alongside, or after one, guiding you through the parts of practice where many professionals feel most alone.
Places are intentionally limited so each mentee receives meaningful support. If you want structured supervision, ethical clarity, and guidance grounded in science and lived experience, this is your opportunity to join a mentoring pathway designed for genuine professional development.
Who This Programme Is For
This pathway is for trainers and behaviour practitioners who want reflective, evidence-led support at any stage of their development.
It is suitable if you are:
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beginning to take behaviour cases and want clear, ethical guidance
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preparing for ABT-level work and seeking supervision before assessment
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already working at ABT level and exploring development toward CAB
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returning to behaviour practice and wanting updated, science-based support
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managing complex cases and needing a safe space to think through welfare and movement
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looking for professional mentoring that values compassion, clarity, and psychological safety
What You Will Gain
You will develop:
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clarity in case assessment and emotional context
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stronger clinical reasoning and ethical decision-making
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confidence in client communication
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a structured approach to reflective practice
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deeper understanding of posture, movement, pain, and behaviour
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steady support in complex or sensitive cases
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a sense of professional community
Mentoring Tiers
Foundation:
Pathway to Practice
6 months | £795 or £145 × 6
For trainers or practitioners preparing for ABT-level practice.
Includes:
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monthly group mentoring
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two individual development meetings
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reflective-practice workbook
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feedback on two case reports
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access to resources and peer support
Intermediate:
Reflective Practitioner
9–12 months | £2400 or £266.66 x 9
For practitioners preparing for ABT assessment or up-skilling toward CAB-level work.
Includes
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monthly one-to-one supervision
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monthly reflective-practice group
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feedback on six case reports
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ethics and welfare workshops
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access to recorded consults
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personalised development plan
Advanced:
CAB Launch Intensive
6 months | £3900 or £650 x 6
For behaviourists ready to prepare for CAB-level assessment or portfolio submission.
Includes
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fortnightly one-to-one mentoring
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review of ten case reports
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mock assessor interview
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portfolio and reflective-statement review
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peer discussion group
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transition planning
Foundation: Pathway to Practice
795
Pay in Full
For trainers or practitioners preparing for ABT-level practice.
Includes:
Intermediate: Reflective Practitioner
2,400
Pay in Full
For practitioners preparing for ABT assessment or up-skilling toward CAB-level work.
Includes:
Advanced: CAB Launch Intensive
3,900
Pay in Full
For behaviourists ready to prepare for CAB-level assessment or portfolio submission.
Includes:
Foundation: Pathway to Practice
145
Every month
Spread the Cost over 6 Months
For trainers or practitioners preparing for ABT-level practice.
Includes:
Intermediate: Reflective Practitioner
266.66
Every month
Spread the Cost over 9 months
For practitioners preparing for ABT assessment or up-skilling toward CAB-level work.
Includes:
Advanced: CAB Launch Intensive
325
Every month
Spread the Cost over 12 Months
For behaviourists ready to prepare for CAB-level assessment or portfolio submission.
Includes:
How It Works
The mentoring pathway is delivered through structured, supportive sessions designed to help you develop confidence, clarity, and professional integrity.
Each tier follows the same core approach, with the level of guidance increasing depending on your needs and experience.
Regular Mentoring Sessions
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small cohorts for meaningful support
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sessions focused on real cases, not hypotheticals
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reflective discussion and scenario exploration
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personalised feedback
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curated learning resources
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fully independent of ABTC assessment and endorsement
Why This Programme Is Different
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depth beyond coursework: pain, posture, movement, welfare, and emotion
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calm, emotionally literate mentoring
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confidential, non-judgemental space
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support before, during, or after qualification routes
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limited cohort numbers for genuine individual attention
Key Dates
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Free Magic Hour taster: December 2025
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Mentoring intake starts: January 2026
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Applications close: 30 December 2025
Why This Programme Is Different
Most professional routes focus on coursework and assessment. Very few offer the space to explore how learning, emotion, pain, posture, and welfare come together in real cases. This programme was created to fill that gap.
It is different because it provides:
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Applied guidance rather than abstract teaching
You learn by bringing real cases, real questions, and real uncertainties. Together, we explore how to interpret behaviour with accuracy and compassion. -
A reflective, emotionally literate environment
The mentoring space is calm, inclusive, and psychologically safe. There is no judgement and no pressure to perform. The focus is on thoughtful growth. -
Depth that formal courses often cannot offer
Topics such as psychopharmacology, movement analysis, chronic pain, welfare compromise, and clinical reasoning rarely fit into standard syllabi. Here, they are central. -
Support before, during, and after qualification routes
This programme complements formal study. It does not assess or endorse. Instead, it provides the supervision, discussion, and ethical grounding that help practitioners feel secure in their work. -
Small-cohort mentoring designed for real development
Limited places ensure every mentee receives meaningful individual attention. You are not one of many; you are part of a small circle committed to growth. -
Guidance from practitioners who understand the emotional weight of this work
You are supported by mentors who value welfare, we llbeing, and the lived realities of behaviour practice.
This is not a traditional training course.
It is a professional companion, a space where knowledge becomes confidence, and confidence becomes calm, ethical practice.