
Impact for Animals

Animal Insight Academy
Animal Insight Academy is an evidence-based education platform designed to bridge the gap between science and everyday animal care.
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Created by an MSc-qualified animal behaviour and welfare specialist, the Academy delivers accessible, practical learning for pet guardians, animal professionals, and advocates who want to understand animals, not just manage them.
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Our courses go beyond basic advice. We explore behaviour, welfare science, emotional wellbeing, enrichment, training ethics, and the human–animal relationship through a compassionate, research-informed lens.
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Animal Insight Academy empowers you to:
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Understand species-specific needs
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Interpret behaviour accurately
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Improve welfare in real-world settings
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Make confident, ethical decisions
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Advocate for animals with clarity and credibility
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This is animal education for people who want depth, integrity, and impact.
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We’re building a modern, science-led learning space for the next generation of informed animal carers and advocates.
Foundational Courses

​Understanding Animal Behaviour: Beyond Training
Learn how behaviour works, what it communicates, and how to respond ethically and effectively.
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Welfare Essentials: The Science of a Good Life
Explore the Five Domains model, enrichment principles, stress, affective states, and how to assess welfare practically.
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Anthropomorphism & Human-Centred Thinking in Animal Care
Understand how human bias shapes pet care decisions — and how to avoid common welfare pitfalls.
Species-Specific Courses
Dog Behaviour & Emotional Wellbeing
Stress signals, enrichment, training ethics, social needs, and common behavioural challenges.
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Cat Welfare & Environmental Design
Creating secure, stimulating indoor environments that support natural feline behaviour.
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Equine Welfare & Training Foundations
Groundwork principles, stress recognition, ethical handling, and behavioural communication.


Professional Development
Building a Career in Animal Welfare
Pathways, credibility, ethics, and creating meaningful impact in advocacy or consultancy.
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Client Communication & Behaviour Consultations
How to deliver advice clearly, confidently, and compassionately.
Short Mini-Courses & Masterclasses
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Enrichment That Actually Works
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Rethinking “Dominance” in Animal Training
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Stress, Trauma & Recovery in Animals
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Social Media for Ethical Animal Education
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How to Critically Read Animal Research

Future Membership Model
Animal Insight Academy Membership may include:
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Monthly live Q&As
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Case study breakdowns
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Research summaries
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Downloadable welfare assessment tools
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Professional discussion forums