Professional Membership: Education & CEUs

Practical continuing education for professionals who support dogs and their people.

Coming in 2027, BCHQ’s Professional membership is being developed for trainers, behavior professionals, breeders, veterinary support staff, and other canine professionals.

Connect Border Collie and herding-breed knowledge with behavior, development, and whole-dog welfare through organized, real-world learning.

Learning for Professional Practice

Planned topics include:

• Border Collie and herding-breed behavior.
• Arousal, reactivity, sensitivity, and enrichment.
• Puppy development and breeder education.
• L.E.G.S.®-informed assessment and welfare.
• Practical communication with owners and puppy families.

Planned learning also connects with professional education domains:

• Ethology: Understanding natural canine behavior and breed-specific traits.
• Learning Theory: Understanding how dogs learn and how behavior changes.
• Animal Husbandry: Supporting daily care, health, development, and welfare.
• Instruction Skills: Helping people understand and apply what they learn.
• Equipment: Considering the safe, appropriate use of training and management tools.
• Business Practices & Ethics: Supporting responsible services, professional boundaries, and ethical decisions.

The goal is useful education that helps you understand the individual dog, explain complex topics clearly, and support informed decisions within your professional role.

A Year of Professional Learning

Professional CEU Membership-Yearly: $220 / year

The planned membership includes:

• Twelve months of access to the designated Professional course library.
• Self-paced course selection based on your interests and learning needs.
• Practical worksheets, case examples, and application tools.
• Clearly listed learning objectives and any approved CEU credits.
• Completion documentation when course requirements are met.
• New Professional courses added during your active membership.

Our goal is to build a varied catalog with enough CCPDT-approved learning options for members to select courses that support the continuing education requirements of their specific certification during their membership year.

Professional membership includes designated Professional content only. Owner and Breeder memberships are separate.

Coming in 2027

Course availability, membership inclusions, approved credits, and completion requirements will be published before enrollment opens.

CCPDT approval is not implied. Course-specific approvals will be identified once confirmed, and members should verify that selected credits meet their credential’s requirements.

Stay Connected

Explore the Blog, Resource Hub, and Document Library while professional courses are in development.

Join the BCHQ email list for Professional membership announcements, course releases, and CEU details.

Course offerings are actively being developed throughout 2026, with continued expansion planned into 2027. In the meantime, you can explore free resources in the Blog and Resource Hub then join our email list for updates on when puppy and breeder courses go live.

Join the Email List: This is the best option if you want helpful information now and ongoing updates as things continue to grow.

When Professional CEU courses are released (target January 2027), registered users will also be able to filter and browse CEU-specific offerings within the catalog. Additional options, such as bundled CEU packages, may be introduced at that time.

All content is created from a L.E.G.S.®‑based perspective. As a Licensed Family Dog Mediator (LFDM‑BR), I focus on helping you better understand your dog as a whole being so you can make practical, informed choices that support long-term success. This approach carries through everything you’ll find here; from behavior and training guidance to puppy development, breeder education, and real-world application tools.

Reach out today for more information using our contact page, or explore our top resources to find clarity, confidence, and comprehensive support!

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Educational Notice:

Border Collie HQ provides education and coaching, not veterinary diagnosis, treatment, or prescriptions. Consult your veterinarian about your dog’s health or behavior concerns. Professional education does not replace licensure, credentials, or scope-of-practice requirements.

Some links are affiliate or partner links, including Amazon, Chewy, EZ Whelp, and other providers. I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.