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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Observation Skills October 2026
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.
$399
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Motorcycles Make Terrible School Buses: Selecting the Right Dog for Your Goals
CourseSelecting the right dog for your goals means observing the individual, not trusting breed assumptions. Suzanne Clothier's CARAT-based approach shows you what a good match looks like.
$29.95
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RAT: Relationship Assessment Tool - August 2026
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 August 16, 2026.
$595
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Treat-Retreat First Aid
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Treat/Retreat First Aid helps you stabilize fearful or shy dogs, stops things from getting worse, and gives you something real and effective to do right now to help the individual dog in front of you.
$149
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The RCT Reactivity Repair Kit
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)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.
$450
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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 (14 reviews)Certification Course for Treat-Retreat.
$1,499
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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 (2 reviews)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
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Go Say Hi 1-2-3 Quick Course
Course5.0 average rating (3 reviews)The Go Say Hi 1-2-3! Quick Course is intended to walk you through the steps of Go Say Hi 1-2-3, making it a great course for a dog owner looking to add a new skill to their dog's life.
$24.99