Jo Middleton

Canine Principles Joins Forces With BSAVA PetSavers To Advance Dog Welfare And Education

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10th November, 2025 17h02

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Canine Principles

A leading canine education provider has announced a partnership with BSAVA PetSavers (the fundraising and grant awarding arm of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association), uniting dog training science and veterinary expertise to support animal welfare and professional development across the UK.

Canine Principles, an approved AIM Qualifications centre delivering nationally recognised dog training and behaviour courses, will now offer BSAVA members 15% off its entire course library. 

In addition, BSAVA PetSavers, who fund vital clinical research into small animal health, will receive a 15% donation from every purchase made through the partnership.

The collaboration also includes a free webinar series for BSAVA members, hosted by Jo Middleton, owner of Canine Principles.

The first session, last week, provided an introduction to the partnership and explored the foundations of cooperative handling,  an approach rooted in trust, consent and positive reinforcement.

Jo said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with BSAVA PetSavers. Together, we can help strengthen the bond between vets, trainers and guardians through evidence-based education. Our shared mission is to ensure that dogs receive the kindest, most ethical care possible, and this partnership is a brilliant step forward in making that vision a reality.”

Alison Selby from BSAVA PetSavers added: “We are committed to improving the health and welfare of small animals through education and collaboration. Partnering with Canine Principles, whose courses are rooted in science and compassion, reflects our dedication to supporting our members with trusted, progressive learning opportunities.”

Canine Principles’ courses are written by qualified professionals and grounded in modern canine science, focusing exclusively on reward-based, positive reinforcement methods. All certificate holders are automatically eligible to join the International Institute for Canine Ethics, an ABTC member organisation, as CPD Members. 
 
Course content provided by Canine Principles is entirely independent of BSAVA’s educational provision, and BSAVA has no control or input over any aspect of their resources or content.             

For more information and to access the BSAVA member discount, visit  https://www.canineprinciples.com/link/VmZ5jr