Welcome to Relationship Centered Training
with Suzanne Clothier
Suzanne Clothier's approach to dog training, Relationship Centered Training™ (RCT), blends science and heart in a satisfying blend that has helped countless people and dogs create healthy, happy relationships.
RCT™ techniques are innovative, practical, effective and humane - and fun! Whether you want to understand your dog better, solve a behavior problem, improve your dog training & handling skills, or add some new tools to your training toolbox, Relationship Centered Training™ provides a wealth of information which you can now access online through courses and webinars.
Featured Courses
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It's Not a Training Problem: When Behavior is Really About Safety
CourseIn this webinar, Suzanne will walk you through what safety really means for dogs, how to recognize the signs that tell you where your dog actually is, and how to identify what's undermining safety for the individual dog. May 14, 2026 at 2pm EST.
$24.95
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If Aliens Abducted You...
CourseIn this webinar, Suzanne will walk you through how to read the signs that a dog may not know how to be right. You will learn how to identify exactly what skill needs to be built, and how to build it in thin slices. April 16, 2026 at 2pm EST.
$24.95
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NEW Observation Skills
CourseAccurate observations are at the heart of great training (and great relationships). Learn Suzanne's holistic approach that includes the complete dog - physical, mental and emotional as interactive parts of the whole.
$349
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Relationship Centered Training Skills - PRO
BundleBuy the RCT Skills all at once and SAVE! Contains the two Pro courses - Go Say Hi and Really Real Relaxation, plus Auto Check-In, I'll Be Back and I'll Be Right Here, Creating Attentive Cooperation and BONUS Elemental Questions Webinar.
$175
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The RCT Reactivity Repair Kit
CourseDesigned for professionals this course provides you with five basic Relationship Centered Training techniques to teach clients and help create a solid foundation of skills that are invaluable for reactive dogs.
$450
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Intro to CARAT - February 2026
Course5.0 average rating (21 reviews)The course provides an overview & understanding of the CARAT approach to assessing temperament. This is the first pre-requisite for the CARAT Certification course but can also be taken on it's own.
$375
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Elemental Questions Webinar Series
BundleThe Elemental Questions are an extraordinary foundation for any relationship with dogs – or with any species. This six part series will dive deeply into each question, offering as much value to a new dog owner as an experienced professional.
$149.75
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Intro to CARAT - September 2025
CourseThe course provides the full information presented in Suzanne's 2 day seminar, and gives you the overview & understanding of the CARAT approach to assessing temperament. This is the first pre-requisite for the CARAT Certification course.
$375
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Treat-Retreat CERTIFICATION COURSE
Course5.0 average rating (10 reviews)Certification Course for Treat-Retreat.
$1,495.95
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RAT: Relationship Assessment Tool Q&A
CourseJoin Suzanne LIVE as she answers your questions about RAT: Relationship Assessment Tool
Free
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Enriched Puppy Protocol (EPP) -Watch Them Grow!
Course5.0 average rating (4 reviews)$275
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Auto Check-In
Course5.0 average rating (32 reviews)A foundation RCT skill, the Auto Check-In focuses on voluntary attention and is easy to teach. Ideal for building connection, and a must teach skill for any dog.
$9.99
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Creating Attentive Cooperation
Course5.0 average rating (7 reviews)Use real life rewards and quick daily interactions to build an amazingly cooperative response from any dog!
$50
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Go Hunt
CourseLearn one of Suzanne's favorite skills for reactive or distracted dogs - Go Hunt!
$24.99
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Go Say Hi 1-2-3 PRO
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)The Go Say Hi 1-2-3! Pro course is intended for trainers who want the "how to" as well as the "why." This professional level course walks you through the steps of learning Go Say Hi 1-2-3 and provides materials to help you teach it to your clients.
$50