Rewriting the Rules: The CDD Mentorship

Why Become a Certified CDD Practitioner?

You became a dog professional because you care.
Not just about outcomes – but about emotion, integrity, and real understanding.
And yet… something never felt quite right.

Behind the tools, the treats, the terminology – the obedience and control –
you’ve seen the subtle signs:

  • The dog who complies but isn’t understood.
  • The anxious owner stuck in endless protocols.
  • The growing pressure to fix rather than connect.

 

The truth is, something is missing in mainstream dog behaviour work.
And that missing piece is relationship. Emotion. Dialogue. Consent. Safety.

 

The CDD Method was created to fill that gap.
To return our focus to what matters most: the emotional root beneath the behaviour,
and the relationship that allows change to take place.

Becoming a Certified CDD Practitioner means stepping into a new way of working.
It means learning how to see differently, listen with depth, and guide without control.
It’s for professionals who want to offer more than management – they want meaning.

This mentorship isn’t a quick course.
It’s a shift in lens, in language, in everything you thought you knew.

If you’re ready to walk a different path – one rooted in ethics, emotion, and empathy.

Then, you are exactly where you’re meant to be.

Learn More About The CDD Method Here! 

What's involved

CDD Practitioner Mentorship

The CDD Practitioner Mentorship is a 10-week professional programme led live by Bethany Bell, founder of the Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method.

It is a guided, immersive learning experience designed to help you rethink canine behaviour from the inside out  – not as something to correct or manage, but as something to understand.

Across ten weekly sessions, you’ll explore the emotional systems beneath behaviour, the language of dialogue over direction, and the ethics of guidance without control. This is not training in the traditional sense. It’s a foundational shift in how you see, interpret, and support the dogs and people you work with.

Weekly Classes

Live weekly Zoom sessions with Bethany (90 + minutes each) Recorded replays and resources inside a private course portal

Workbooks

Reflection workbooks, emotional insight tools, and case discussions. Witten assignments, and interactive learning tools.

Course Access

Early access to the full CDD professional course as it grows (complete by early 2026). You can begin the course alongside this mentorship.

Certification

A Certificate of Completion as a Certified CDD Practitioner – Tier 1. Use of our logo on your website, and you can confidently use the CDD method within your profession.

Who This Is For

Canine Professionals

This mentorship is designed for dog professionals who want to work with deeper understanding, gentler ethics, and a more dog centric approach to behaviour.

It’s for those who know there’s more to their work than treats, tools, or control — and who are ready to offer something truly meaningful to the dogs and humans they support. 

Whether you’re well-established or just beginning your journey, this mentorship will give you a radically fresh perspective, grounded in science, emotion, dialogue, and care.

You’ll feel at home here if you are a:

Dog Trainer

An ethical dog trainer wanting to move beyond conditioning, wants to offer something more holistic and grounded. Either alongside or instead of ethical force free training.

Behaviourist

A behaviourist seeking emotionally intelligent frameworks, who wants to explore other paradigms outside of behaviourism.

Groomer

A groomer navigating anxious or sensitive dogs in a pressured setting. Learn how to work with the dog at their own pace, for the best results. This is not a grooming course, but you can learn how to use the CDD method alongside ethical grooming.

Dog Walker or Sitter

A dog walker or sitter building daily relationships with complex dogs. Learn how to enrich your client's dog's lives naturally and holistically during walks and within the home setting.

Vet

A vet or vet nurse witnessing behaviour challenges through a clinical lens. Those who are more drawn to the more holistic and natural side of helping dogs.

Rescue & Foster Workers

A rescue or foster worker trying to support healing and trust in the most kindest and effective way. Helping emotionally hurt dogs to build true confidence and learn how to match them to the best homes.

What You’ll Gain from This Mentorship

This isn’t just another course- it’s a transformative journey into ethical, emotionally intelligent canine practice. Whether you’re a trainer, behaviourist, groomer, vet, or walker, this mentorship will expand your perspective, deepen your skillset, and equip you with a revolutionary approach that clients are longing for. Grounded in science, connection, and real-world application, this is your chance to offer something truly different.

Career

✔️ Stand out as an ethical leader in your field with a truly fresh, holistic approach

✔️ Earn certification as a CDD Practitioner

✔️ Offer something unique in your community

✔️ Improve the lives of the dogs and families you work with

Community

✔️ Join the founding circle of CDD Practitioners – shaping the future of dog care and behaviour

✔️ Be listed on our official website as a Certified CDD Practitioner, giving clients and organisations a way to find ethical, emotionally intelligent support near them

Education

✔️ Build a new lens for behaviour – one rooted in emotion, neuroscience, and ethical dialogue

✔️ Deepen your understanding of trauma, regulation, instincts, reactivity, and relationship

✔️ Learn how to guide without control – offering safety, choice, and connection instead of commands

✔️ Develop emotionally intelligent communication with both dogs and clients

Course

✔️ Access recorded replays and course materials at your own pace

✔️ Receive early access to the full CDD course as it grows (complete by early 2026 )

✔️ Self paced course – become certified in your own time

This is a professional mentorship, but you do not need to hold a formal behaviour or training qualification to join.

Entry Requirements & Certification

What matters most is that you:

 

Profession

Work with dogs in a professional capacity (trainers, walkers, groomers, vets, etc.)

Ethics

Are aligned with ethical, force-free, emotionally respectful practice

Commitment

Are committed to attending (or watching) all 10 sessions

Engagement

Engage with reflection prompts or case-based thinking throughout the course

When, Where, and How It Works

🧡 Be Part of the Founding Cohort

This is the first ever offering of the CDD Practitioner Mentorship. You will be part of the founding circle helping shape the future of the method.

🟠 The current price is a special introductory rate, offered only for this first round. Future cohorts will be priced higher as the course expands and grows.

Date

🟢 Thursday 18th September 2025

Time

🕢 Live Zoom sessions at 7:30pm UK time (90 + minutes each) Each session includes a 45–60 minute live lesson followed by discussion (30-45 mins) and Q&A. Sessions are held weekly for 10 weeks.

Information

Can’t join live? No problem. All sessions are recorded and uploaded to your private course portal to rewatch at your own pace. You can also submit questions in advance if you’re unable to attend a session live — your questions will be included in the discussion, and you can catch the answers in the replay. A private online community will be provided for participants to continue the conversation between sessions - to share reflections, discuss real cases, and connect with like-minded professionals.

join us by rewriting the rules

£395

The full mentorship programme is available for an introductory price of £395
This special rate is only available for the first cohort and reflects the value of joining at the ground level of this professional path.

Limited to 15 places to ensure a personalised, high-quality experience for every student

💳 Payment Options

You can pay securely using:

  • Credit or debit card

  • Pay in 3 with Klarna (if eligible — Klarna appears at checkout)
    – This allows you to spread the cost over 3 interest-free payments

  • Pay in Three With Us 
    – This allows you to spread the cost over 3 interest-free payments.  Pay In Three.

What Does This Certification Mean?

This certification acknowledges that you have:

  • Completed the 10-week CDD Practitioner Mentorship

  • Engaged with the course content, discussions, and reflective work

  • Demonstrated an understanding of the CDD Method, including its ethical foundations, emotional framework, and practical application

  • You will be officially recognised as a Certified Practitioner of the Canine Dialogue Dynamics (CDD) Method

  • You will be listed on our website as part of the first circle of certified CDD professionals

  • You may use the title “Certified CDD Practitioner” on your website, bio, and professional materials 

  • You will have early access to advanced certifications and future CPD opportunities within the CDD network

Is It accredited?

This certification is issued directly by Bethany Bell, founder of the CDD Method.
It is a method-specific certification, not affiliated with an external governing or accrediting body.

CDD is an independent ethical framework that stands apart from mainstream training models. This means the certification:

  • Is not overseen by a national board or regulating organisation

  • Is instead rooted in a growing network of ethical professionals who share a common standard and philosophy

We are proud to offer a new path — one based not on hierarchy or standardisation, but on depth, emotional understanding, and professional integrity.