The Veterinary Behavior Institute

Discover the ultimate science-based resource for veterinarians and pet parents alike. Now, everyone can enjoy top-level veterinary behavior expertise.
Right at your fingertips.

Powering applied veterinary behavior. Pioneering access for all. 

Schools

Learning Streams

Hours of Content

Courses

Two Schools to Choose From

Pet Parenting School

Courses designed for any pet parent who wants to help their four-legged friend live their best life.

Professionals School

Training courses, mini-modules, reference guides, resource library, RACE-approved CE and more for animal professionals designed by our veterinary behavior team to help you take care of the minds and bodies in your care.  Plus, access to everything in the Pet Parenting School too!
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 Learning Streams

Learning Concepts

These modules focus on foundational ideas that are the building blocks for how learning works in dogs and cats.  Understanding these concepts will equip any pet parent or professional with essential knowledge for being a good pet teacher.  Here is the science of learning broken down into easily understandable bite-sized pieces.

Rx:  Behavioral Therapies

These advanced, skill-based courses walk you through how to implement specific, detailed therapies needed for treatment plans of behavioral disorders.  Utilize as prescribed by your vet, or feel free to explore on your own. 

Bespoke Behavior

Personalized consulting and live coaching when you need something a bit more tailored to you as an individual and your pet.  A variety of services offered by our very own veterinary behavior team. Don't go it alone.  Let's get you there. 

Training Tutorials

These short modules focus on the "how to" of teaching your pet specific skills. All techniques are intended as general training advice, not specifically oriented at problematic behaviors. 

Health

These modules include content that is relevant to your pet's health, whether it is how to teach your cat to take their inhaler to how stress effects the body.  Learn more about maximizing your pet's health from the perspective of a veterinary behaviorist.

Kids & Babies

Parents to be and parents need to hold special considerations when planning for and managing a household with pets and kids.  Learn how to keep everyone safe and comfortable with a multi-species household. 

Psychiatry

Questions about medications, supplements or how we use either in our veterinary population?  This learning stream contains the practical information needed when utilizing psychopharmacology in your animal. 

Problem Behaviors

Different problem behaviors warrant different approaches.  Explore the in's and out's of different behavioral problems and diagnoses - how to identify them, treat them and think about them. 

Enrichment

Enrichment is about increasing your pet's welfare, behavioral diversity, choice and physical and mental stimulation.  It is essential for preventative behavioral wellness as well as treatment plans.

Preventative Behavioral Wellness

Set your pet up for success with the learning stream devoted to everything you need to know about how to be a prepared and educated pet parent.  Whether you have a new puppy or kitten, a new adult addition to your house or you just want to be proactive, here is the learning stream for you!
VBI Course Catalog

VBI Course Catalog

Browse the complete VBI catalog of courses for veterinary professionals and pet parents. Filter by audience, learning stream, species, format, and access tier to find what you need.

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