The Science of Partnership
A 4-Month Deep Dive into Connection, Communication & Canine Behaviour
This isn’t your average dog training course. The Science of Partnership is a comprehensive, reflective journey designed to help you understand your dog on a deeper level and reshape your relationship from the inside out.
Whether you’re navigating reactivity, confusion or just want more clarity and confidence in how you support your dog, this course will give you the scientific insight, emotional awareness, and practical tools to do just that.
Month 1
Understanding the Dog in Front of You.
🐾 Explore relationship dynamics, parenting styles, ethology, and communication.
🐾 Laying the groundwork for trust, respect, and emotional insight.
Month 2
Leadership, Status & Foundations for Change.
🐾 Get to grips with accountability, social structure, and stress responses.
🐾 Learn how to interrupt unhelpful patterns - without losing connection.
Month 3
Emotions, Motivation & Behavioural Change.
🐾 Discover how reinforcement truly works beyond food and what actually drives behaviour.
🐾 Learn how to co-create a relationship that feels good for both of you.
Month 4
Long-Term Resilience & Deep Partnership.
🐾 Learn how to navigate failure and support your dog through any future changes and challenges.
🐾 Grow a relationship that lasts - with agency, adaptability, and mutual trust at its core.
Optional Add-On: Social Walk Leader Training
For those ready to lead, support, and guide others, the Social Walk Leader Module is available as an add-on.
You’ll Explore:
🐾 What’s needed to run Social Walks successfully.
🐾 How to safely set up and grow your walks.
🐾 Reading and managing dog-dog dynamics and body language.
🐾 Handling real-time challenges and increasing your skills.
🐾 Tasks, challenges & reflections to grow your confidence as a leader.
🐾 Final Zoom session with affiliate Alex to determine your next steps.
There is an in-person and online pathway, ideal for those interested in growing their role within the Honest Hounds community and supporting others locally.
Trainer-Led Support Throughout
This course is led by Jess Probst and Jessie Montague, with support every step of the way.
You'll get:
🐾 Monthly Zoom calls for group discussion, questions, and debriefs
🐾 A WhatsApp group for ongoing connection and conversation
🐾 A dedicated discussion space for deeper reflection, shared insights, and submitting tasks
🐾 Access to expert guidance, thoughtful feedback, and community accountability
This is so much more than a course!
Price & Payment
The full course runs over four months at £149/month for those on our Coaching tier.
To secure your space, we ask for a £149 deposit upfront, with the remaining three monthly payments starting in November.
Spaces are very limited to ensure a close-knit, supported group experience.
Real Stories from the Science of Partnership Course
We had so much fun with our first Science of Partnership, and we can’t wait to make the second one even better!
We wanted to share a little insight from our first attendees! 🐾
What Participants Learned
The biggest lightbulb moments included:
🐾 Understanding how emotions affect cues and behaviour
🐾 Recognising the subtle signs of stress before things escalate
🐾 Shifting from “obedience” to genuine collaboration
🐾 Seeing behaviour as data, not defiance
🐾 Realising that personal regulation impacts your dog’s responses
What Changed for the Dogs
Participants noticed meaningful shifts in their dogs after applying course content:
🐾 More regular check-ins and engagement
🐾 Softer body language and relaxed postures
🐾 Choosing de-escalation over reaction
🐾 Increased play, trust, and joy
🐾 Improved resilience to real-world stressors
Final Reflections
This course helped participants:
🐾 Feel empowered to advocate for their dogs
🐾 Trust their instincts and read behaviour with more nuance
🐾 Let go of guilt, comparison, and overwhelm
🐾 Develop lifelong tools for communication and partnership
What They Said
🐾 “This course has changed me more than my dog — in the best way.”
🐾 “Being more observant changed everything — for me and him.”
🐾 “I don’t feel like the fun police anymore. Our relationship is lighter.”
🐾 “We now offer choices every day, and Cooper is checking in more.”
🐾 “She now walks away from conflict instead of reacting.”
Whether you're struggling with reactivity, building trust, or simply want a more connected relationship with your dog, the Science of Partnership course offers the structure, support, and insight to help you grow, together.
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Course materials will go live on October 1st but we will be hosting a welcome Zoom so you can meet the rest of the group on Wednesday 24th September
6-7pm -
Zoom sessions will run on the following dates.
Welcome Zoom – Wednesday 24th September, 6pm–7pm
Month 1 Catch-Up – Wednesday 29th October, 6pm–7.30pm
Month 2 Catch-Up – Wednesday 26th November, 6pm–7.30pm
Month 3 Catch-Up – Wednesday 7th January, 6pm–7.30pm
Month 4 Catch-Up – Wednesday 25th February, 6pm–7.30pm
These will all be recorded so you can catch up if you miss them.
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There are tasks and opportunities to co-lead or lead walks as you progress through the Social Walk Leader content. While completing the module doesn’t guarantee you’ll become a walk leader, we’ll work closely with you to explore next steps and make sure you feel confident and prepared. Our goal is to ensure all Honest Hounds walks are safe, supportive, and high quality, both for the dogs attending and the humans leading them.
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It runs over four months, with weekly content, reflection tasks, and monthly Zoom check-ins. You can work at your own pace, but we recommend setting aside 1–2 hours per week to work through the materials.
However, there’s no pressure to complete everything immediately. You’ll keep access to the content, and we’re here to support you at your pace so don’t fret!