The Academy by The Institute of Applied Canine Science Reviews 

Jo is so knowledgeable and willing to share her expertise with the world. Each time I log on and watch something I go away full of inspiration and feeling more positive than when I did before watching. I've been training dogs for nearly 6 years and still learn something new from Jo each and every time.

I have really enjoyed the content on The Academy by The Institute of Applied Canine Science. I am a certified dog trainer, but these days mostly train my own dog. She has more than enough behavior issues to keep me busy! What I have really resonated with, is Jo-Rosie's practical, clear and precise instruction. The content is easy to digest and, therefore, easy to implement. I think sometimes we get stuck in the mindset of, yes we can fix this problem, but it may take years.... Most of us don't have years! And Jo-Rosie's instruction and support has made it possible for me to grow and see results in months rather than years. In two months, I was able to go from a stalled 15 minutes of separation anxiety to over an hour with very little stress to my dog. So grateful for your direction and looking forward to continuing my training journey!

I joined the Academy a few months ago after a friend recommended how good it is. I’ve binged most of content, and now I’m rewatching videos because they are so informative and so detailed, I want to make sure that I haven’t missed anything. I’m new to dog training and I find the academy invaluable, not only for providing tried and trusted protocols but also for the support from Jo-Rosie whether that’s in the monthly group zoom, 1:1 zooms or simply sending her an email. I honestly can’t recommend the academy enough, no matter where you are in canine career there’s something here for you.

I have been a member of The Academy since April and I’ve learned so much and I love being able to go back watch things. There’s a wealth of knowledge on there from training loose lead walking to reactivity/anxiety cases. The monthly group zooms and 1-2-1’s are also invaluable. The community is really supportive as well. Definitely worth the money for everything you can learn.

I’ve been in and out of the Academy since it started 3 years ago. I’ve attended one of Jo-Rosie’s workshops and truly admire not only her vast knowledge, but the way she engages with dogs, her understanding and creative way of being with them.
She has an incredible ability to make interesting and engaging lectures and manages to break down the complexity of how dogs learn and how they interact with us and their environment.
I have learnt so much over the years and haven’t come across another trainer quite as engaging.
I love the way she has grown and adapted over the years and continually evolves. I can highly recommend the Academy to anyone who wants to improve their understanding of how a dog’s mind works, what breed has to do with behaviour, raising a puppy, training your dog, working with dogs as a behaviourist, understanding problem behaviour, the list goes on. Hours and hours of CPD. I truly admire this woman for what she has done for my understanding of dogs. The Academy is clear, easy to navigate and your joined with other dog professionals. Worth every penny.

I have been with the academy for a few months now and I wish I joined sooner. The content is great, in depth, great explanations. Not to mention fresh content and help is there when needed. It’s a friendly community to be apart of too!!

It has helped me as a trainer with some new skills and ways to approach some things I had never thought of before.

The academy is a great mix of theory and practical. The content is really well put together and I feel like my knowledge doubled! It’s made me a better dog trainer and I feel more confident with some of the more difficult cases. Would 100% recommend.

This has been the best training platform I've seen around. Jo-Rosie has a very personal approach to us as dog trainers and true to life experiences that are there for us to learn from.

I've only been with the jrh academy for a few months, but I can't get enough of watching her work and the details that she gives with a scientific background as well as exactly the right approach no matter the dog and their human.

I just want to keep on learning from the best!!
Thank you!!!

I’ve been a member of the Academy for over a year now and I’m so glad I joined. The amount of knowledge and information available is brilliant, and there’s always something new to learn. I love how it encourages you to develop your understanding of dogs and their behaviour, Jo shares so much valuable knowledge, and the Academy is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to keep learning and improving their skills. Highly recommend!

The Academy is an absolute game changer when it comes to improving your knowledge of dog training.

The content is excellent, and there’s so much of it, plus new updates every month. Jo brings the perfect mix of theory and practice, and I love that she doesn’t just talk about what you should be doing, she actually demonstrates it herself with real cases.

In terms of what’s covered in the modules, I’d say... everything you could possibly want to know and more! Courses cover everything from how to become a dog trainer and training fundamentals (e.g. loose lead walking) to puppies, adolescent dogs, breed-specific topics, behavioural problems, recordings of live in-person workshops with real case studies, and more. I honestly think there’s something for everyone.

100% recommend.

I've been a part of the Academy for around 4 months or so - and I'm loving it!

Jo has a wealth of knowledge, is actively in the group answering questions runs monthly Q & A's which really make a difference to student learning and retention. The content in the academy is relevant (not a bunch of waffle) research & experienced backed, and for someone just starting out in the dog world - is VERY informative.

It's helped me structure my sessions, given me extra confidence with the tricky cases and in general just helped broaden my understanding of canine behaviour.

If you're interested in broadening your understanding of canine behaviour, have the opportunity to have 1:1 with an experienced trainer and coach and be a part of a growing online community of like minded people - join.

So glad I took the leap and joined the academy!

As a professional dog boarder and trainer, I have taken numerous courses throughout my career, but I truly wish I had discovered The Academy sooner.
I was introduced to it when a friend and fellow trainer invited me to the in-person Play Therapy seminar. Seeing Jo-Rosie’s incredible wealth of knowledge firsthand blew me away, to say I was impressed is a massive understatement.

What sets this training apart is how effortlessly she breaks down complex science into easy to understand concepts, while covering the day to day practicalities better than anywhere else in the industry. This membership is worth every single penny and more. Highly recommended!

After 18+ months as a member, I'm completely hooked on the content! The bite-sized, practical insights from Jo-Rosie are invaluable. This is easily one of the best subscriptions I’ve ever invested in—it's become an incredible alternative to one-on-one virtual mentorship.

I have been watching Jo's videos (The Academy) for just over two weeks now and find them the most informative, no nonsense information and training videos I have ever seen! I recently adopted a rescue who is 10 months old and loaded full of reactive energy. My other dog is a labrador and the polar opposite of the rescue so I am definitely not used to all the energy. I was at a total loss at how I could help this rescue become the best she could be and wondering what I had done by taking her on. Thanks to Jo I feel like we will get through these adolescent stages and both be better for it. I thank you, and the dogs thank for sharing your expertise with the world. Much gratitude! Cheryl from Alberta Canada

Ive been a dog trainer for a few years, gone through the various big named training courses, colleges and institutes and have always gone in hopeful and optimistic. But left feeling underwhelmed and never happy with the level, depth or content of the training they provided.

Ive come across Jo-Rosie on several podcasts and when I heard about her starting an academy for dog trainers it sparked my interest. Ive always thought the way she delivers the information and the depth of knowledge she goes into, has been superior to other people and training companies.

I wasn’t disappointed in the content and it has only gotten better as Jo-Rosie has added more and more to the academy.

Looking forwards to seeing how far she can take it.

Will

The Academy from Jo-Rosie Haffenden is really the best money you can spend on dog training education at the moment.

She manages to cram so much detail into every video, but in a way that is really engaging and easy to follow.

There is content across the basics of becoming a dog trainer right through to in-depth behavioural lectures, business advice, and also just fun stuff to train with your own dogs.

The ability to access live Q&A sessions as well as 1:1 Zoom calls with Jo helps enormously to add clarity to my understanding of the content, and access to Jo's live workshops really makes it a very complete way to learn about dog training and behaviour.

Unlike a lot of subscriptions, there is new content coming all the time, and Jo regularly covers topics that Academy members have requested.

All of the content is focused on education rather than ideology, which is so incredibly essential for new and experienced dog trainers at the moment, while having a really strong focus on ethical training.

I've recommended the academy to other dog trainer friends, as well as many randoms on the internet, because it's just so easy to recommend without hesitation, regardless of your background.