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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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.
$124.75
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RAT - Relationship Assessment Tool - February 2025
CourseIf you are involved in helping people and dogs find their best relationship, RAT™ is a must-have tool that streamlines your training so that you can be as effective, humane and customized as possible.Course begins February 9, 2025
$595
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Intro to CARAT February 2025
Course5.0 average rating (9 reviews)The 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.
$1,499
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RCT Skills for Reactive Dogs PRO
Course4.9 average rating (14 reviews)Designed 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.
$395
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Observation Skills - Part 1 - April 2025
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.
$375
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Observation Skills: Understanding the Physical Dog - April 2025
CourseBehavior & performance are rooted in the dog's physical being. Learn to understand what dogs can tell you about themselves through observation of their posture and movement.
$375
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Supporting Your Therapy Dog: Recorded Webinar with Ann Howie
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Join Ann to find out how you can best support your Therapy Dog, and make a better team.
$29.95
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Observation Skills FREE Q&A
CourseJoin Suzanne LIVE as she answers your questions about Observation Skills Part One, Observation Skills Part Two and Understanding the Physical Dog.
Free
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Be the Dog: Caring for Your Most Important Training Tool
CourseRetired social worker and experienced dog man Joe Steinfeld teams up with Suzanne Clothier for another powerful webinar that can help you find ways to protect against burnout while also helping you become more effective as a trainer.
$24.95
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WHO ARE YOU?: The Elemental Questions Series
CourseWHO ARE YOU?: Part Two of the Six Part Elemental Questions Webinar Series. Depending on our role in that animal’s life, what we will discover about them will shape all that we do with and for them.
$29.95
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HOW IS THIS FOR YOU?: The Elemental Questions Series
CourseHOW IS THIS FOR YOU?: Part Three of the Six Part Elemental Questions Webinar Series. Grounded in observation and empathy, “How is this for you?” provides an unfailing guide that helps us be responsive, humane and fair. Thursday, May 8 at 2pm EST
$24.95
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CAN YOU?: The Elemental Questions Series
CourseCAN YOU?: Part Four of the Six Part Elemental Questions Series. “Can you . . . ?” asks about the dog’s abilities and limitations, physical, mental and emotional. Thursday, September 11 at 2pm EST
$24.95
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MAY I?: The Elemental Questions Series
CourseMAY I?: Part Five of the Six Part Elemental Questions Series. The Elemental Question of “May I . . .?” focuses on the many ways the dog can signal consent or refusal, or let us know that they are in agreement. Thursday, November 6 at 2pm EST
$24.95
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CAN WE?: The Elemental Questions Series
CourseCAN WE?: Part Five of the Six Part Elemental Questions Series. The Elemental Question of “Can we . . .?” looks at the intersection of who the dog is, who we are, and how that can help or hinder our partnership. Thursday, December 11 at 2pm EST
$24.95