Atticus Academy of Animals

09/09/2026

Here is our free talk through with the amazing Liz Cox from The Dog Nose on rabbit communication. Something we are so passionate about here at Atticus.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/09/2026

The Triage Practitioner Course is now open to everyone.
For decades, people in our industry have been asking for a course like this. Something that doesn’t force you into one way of thinking. Something that doesn’t trap you in one modality. Something that finally teaches you how to understand dogs as whole beings, supported by whole teams, in a way that feels humane, collaborative, and deeply practical.
This course is different.
It gives you knowledge across disciplines — behaviour, health, nutrition, movement, stress, trauma, herbalism, environmental impact, and more, without overwhelming you or pushing you into extremes. It teaches you how to build strong professional networks, how to collaborate instead of compete, and how to support guardians with clarity rather than confusion.
And you’re not doing it alone.
You’re held within a safe, supportive community that grows every day inside the Facebook group and the canine wellness circle. A space where people share, question, learn, and connect without judgement. A space where you can be curious, honest, and human. A space I’m present in, not as a distant “course leader”, but as someone who genuinely cares about happy dogs and happy people and is part of the team.
My years in mental health shaped this course as much as my work with dogs. I’ve seen what happens when professionals feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure. I’ve seen how much better we all work when we feel safe, supported, and part of something bigger. That’s why this course exists. That’s why it’s open to all. And that’s why it’s already changing the way people practise.
Opening enrolment means you can join whenever you’re ready. No waiting months. No pressure to fit into a cohort. Just a steady, calm flow of new learners who become part of the same community you’ll be joining.
If you’ve been waiting for a course that finally brings everything together, the science, the nuance, the collaboration, the whole-dog picture, this is it.

The Triage Practitioner Diploma is a tutored, in‑depth professional pathway designed for those who want to work with dogs in a way that finally makes sense. This programme teaches you how to assess and stabilise a dog using a truly integrated approach, bringing together behaviour, health, nutritio...

07/09/2026

WE NEED YOU!

We need lots of fun, loving, silly, beautiful photos of you and your animals to use for our educational and blog posts. Please flood us with amazing photos of your babies.

06/09/2026

Toys and training can be wonderful parts of our dogs’ lives, they build skills, offer fun, and help us communicate. But the deepest bonds don’t come from what we teach our animals. They come from meeting who they already are.

When we understand our animals intrinsic needs, their need to forage, to rest safely, to explore, to connect, to problem‑solve, to feel understood, something shifts. They stop performing for us and start connecting with us.

Training becomes lighter. Behaviour becomes clearer. And the relationship becomes something special, because it’s built on meeting needs rather than managing behaviours.

Supporting the animal in front of us, as they are, creates the kind of bond you can’t manufacture. It grows naturally when an animal feels seen, safe, and allowed to be themselves.

05/09/2026

One of the easiest ways to support your dog’s health is to let them do the natural things their body is designed for. Sniffing, chewing, exploring, digging, rolling, trotting, these aren’t “naughty” behaviours. They’re how your dog releases stress, balances hormones, and keeps their mind and body working the way nature intended.

When we stop rushing walks, allow proper sniff time, offer good chew options, and give them space to explore, we see calmer dogs, softer behaviour, and happier homes. Supporting their natural functions starts with one simple shift:
Let them be who they are.

04/09/2026

How do you show your animals you love them?

03/09/2026

So many issues in multi‑cat households can be avoided simply by having enough litter trays. Each cat should have their own, plus one extra. It sounds basic, but it’s one of the biggest foundations of harmony in a shared home.

When cats don’t have enough toilets, stress builds quietly. It can lead to:

toileting outside the tray

spraying

fighting or tension between cats

blocking access to resources

anxiety around shared spaces

urinary problems

cats avoiding the tray because another cat is guarding it

Cats are naturally private, cautious animals. Sharing a toilet isn’t comfortable for them, and it can make them feel unsafe. When they have their own tray, they can relax, choose their moment, and avoid conflict.

A simple change, more trays, placed in quiet, accessible spots, can prevent so many behavioural and health issues. It’s one of the easiest ways to support a peaceful, stress‑free multi‑cat home.

01/09/2026

Sleep is one of the most important parts of an animal’s wellbeing, yet it’s often the most overlooked.

All species rely on long periods of quiet, uninterrupted rest to repair their bodies, regulate their emotions, and process the world around them. For dogs especially, sleep isn’t just downtime, it’s essential for healthy behaviour, learning, digestion, immune function, and overall stability.

In natural settings, animals choose calm spaces, drift in and out of rest throughout the day, and sleep deeply when they feel safe. In domestic homes, that rhythm can easily be disrupted by noise, activity, visitors, children, or simply the pace of human life. Many animals never get the deep, restorative sleep their bodies are designed for.

Giving our animals quiet, predictable, undisturbed time to rest is one of the simplest and most powerful things we can do for their health.

01/09/2026

You see them every day, the dogs who are secretly struggling, whose behavioral cries for help are masking deep, hidden discomfort. As a dedicated animal professional, nothing hurts more than feeling like you're missing a piece of the puzzle.

It is time to move past single-modality silos and stop guessing.The Diploma in Canine Triage Practice from Atticus Academy of Animals is an emotional, science-led journey designed to completely transform how you read, assess, and support the dogs in your care. This isn't just another course. It is a paradigm shift that bridges the gap between Western medicine and world medicine, operant understanding to looking beyond, and not not just understanding dogs but humans too. To build true, deeply rooted holistic knowledge.

Enjoy lessons from world-class industry pioneers, featuring:Dr Nick Thompson (The Holistic Vet)Marc Bekoff (Cognitive Ethologist & Author)Dr Teresa Tyler (Canine Behavior & Wellness Specialist)pluss dozens mire.

This practitioner diploma explicitly teaches you how to break down professional barriers, collaborate seamlessly with veterinary surgeons, and build highly effective Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT).Stop working in isolation. Become the vital link that brings professionals together for the emotional and physical healing of the whole dog. Elevate your practice. Save more lives. Join a community of change-makers today.

Diploma in Canine Triage Practice: Tutored: Signature Range

The Triage Practitioner Diploma is a tutored, in‑depth professional pathway designed for those who want to work with dogs in a way that finally makes sense. This programme teaches you how to assess and stabilise a dog using a truly integrated approach, bringing together behaviour, health, nutritio...