A happy mixed-breed dog with a short, dense black and tan coat and a white chest smiles brightly at the camera. The dog has warm brown eyes, a black nose, and soft, floppy earsā€”one slightly perked. The background is a solid medium green. To the left of the dog is a white circle outlined in dark green with the text "C.A.R.E." in bold black letters beneath a light yellow paw print with a tiny heart in the center. Below the logo, it reads "Nordic Education Centre for Ethical Dog Training" with a small green and white dog silhouette icon.

Learn the Nordic Way -Ā Calm, Clear, and Ethical

The C.A.R.E. membership willĀ guide you step-by-step through how to understand your dog's communication,Ā decode the motivationsĀ behind their behavior, and
use calm, force-free methods to reduce stress for both of you.

If you're ready to trade stressful moments with your dog forĀ quiet connection and
clarity--you'll feel right at home in C.A.R.E. šŸ’›

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Get instant access to ourĀ streamlinedĀ Learning PathsĀ on popular topics such as Reactivity, Excessive Barking, and Loose Leash Walking. Watch video lessons and follow along with our comprehensive course outlines as you explore the Nordic Way--a compassionate approach to dog training that is never based in force, coercion, or punishment. šŸ•

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A safe space to gather with other compassionate dog guardians like you!

  • Ask a Dog Professional Forum ā€”Ā ask ourĀ Nordic Mentors about anything you're struggling with, 7 days a week
  • Live Masterclasses ā€” rotating, community-voted topics; hosted by subject-matter experts with recordings available
  • Spaces to connect ā€” Engage with other members in forums like Daily Dog Pictures and Fireside Conversations
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āœ… CARE101: Four lessons on the basics of theĀ Nordic approach to Behavior--and how it differs from other training methods you've already tried šŸ¾

āœ…Ā Streamlined Learning Paths on popular topics such as Reactivity, Excessive Barking, and Loose Leash Walking šŸ•

āœ…Ā Downloadable Course Outlines, Closed Captioning and Transcripts forĀ each video lesson šŸ“‘

āœ…Ā 30+ Recorded Webinars withĀ Turid Rugaas, a World-Renowned Expert on Dog CommunicationĀ šŸŒŽ

āœ…Ā Surprise Bonus Content!Ā 

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Illustrated green-tinted collage of nine rounded ā€œLearning Pathā€ cards from the Nordic Dog Trainer C.A.R.E. Academy, each with title text and a featured dog; C.A.R.E. Academy: two illustrated yellow dogsā€”one standing with a perky smile, one sitting with a curious head tiltā€”framing a white chalkboard on a soft green classroom background; Calming Signals & Dog Communication: stocky fawn and black mastiff puppy lounging with paws crossed, bright eyes, and a slightly open mouth; Back to Basics: Essential Skills for your Dog: blue-eyed husky with gray-and-white coat, upright ears, calm forward gaze; Reactivity: black-and-tan dachshund in a yellow harness with red straps leaning forward mid-step like an eager little rocket; Behavior Problems & Solutions: small tan-and-white mix with big ears raising one paw in a friendly ā€œhi thereā€ gesture; Walking Skills: white-and-brown pittie-type dog sitting politely in a red harness, gentle head tilt; Life Stages of Dogs: Puppy to Adolescent to Senior: sleepy yellow-lab puppy resting chin on paws, floppy ears puddled outward; Enrichment: Improving your Dogā€™s Daily Life: black-and-white sighthound-mix with oversized bat ears and soulful eyes gazing alertly; Bringing Home a New Dog: brindle boxer puppy with white chest sitting squarely, soft forehead wrinkles and bright eyes; overall palette is soft greens and each card includes the words ā€œLEARNING PATH"

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Want to get a sneak peek into the Nordic Way to handle Excessive Barking? Click the button below to see how you can learn to explore the cause of barking, decode what type it is (there are seven!) and put it all together to help naturally reduce barking without force or fear.Ā Ā 

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Hear What Happy CARE Members Have to Say!

Helen from Portugal šŸ‡µšŸ‡¹

ā€œWhen I need a ā€˜professional opinionā€™ about something in particular, I find that the Mentors in ā€˜Ask a Dog Professionalā€™ give me timely, practical advice and are more than happy to follow up with further advise or suggestions if I have more questions.Ā 

There is so much in the CARE Community, I could go on but the biggest and best impact, resulting from such positive support and feedback, has been the development of our relationship with our pups.

My husband comments that our pups seem calmer and more interested in ā€˜hanging outā€™ with us.

I wish I had joined years ago.ā€

Corinne from Switzerland šŸ‡ØšŸ‡­

"Thank you so much for all the other presentations and recordings as well, all of so great value.

Being able to read other's questions and seeing films and being together in a "safe place" here is so educational and always joyful.

Thanx to all the contributions, questions, discussions, and laughter."

Madeleine, Germany šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ

"Right from the beginning, when we got Holly as a puppy we felt that she was trying to communicate with us. We just didnā€™t know what she was saying.

Reading all the books by Turid Rugaas and joining the CARE community has helped us greatly in understanding our dog and other dogs too.

Itā€™s just so interesting to see them communicating and a bit sad to see that so many dog owners donā€™t pay attention and donā€™t give their dog the space to do so."

Alexia from Greece šŸ‡¬šŸ‡·

"The CARE community has changed the way I see my dog (and believe me, my dog is very difficult to manage).

Through CARE I am learning to read what my dog is trying to tell me something I used to ignore before.

But now I understand and although I am so new member here I am building trust and a deep connection with my dog trying to help him without using violence or commands.

My dog changes every day and I change myself along with him. And every day I love him more and more."

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