Building Better Bonds

Welcome pet parents!

Finally, a central source for quality, science-based educational content for you, the pet parent.  Designed and created by our veterinary behavior team, trust you are getting the most cutting-edge content presented in digestible and applicable ways.  From basic to advanced learning, from pre-recorded standalone mini-modules to full-feedback courses and live consulting.   
chart your own path
With content provided in topic and micro-topic based units you can customize your learning plan to exactly the info you want and need.  
LIVE Coaching by skilled trainers
Someone is actually on the other end!   Take it to the next level with full feedback courses, live online classes and one-on-one private coaching.  COMING SOON!
Discuss with others
Participate in our online forums, associated with different courses and memberships,, share thoughts and ideas, increase connection, coordinate cooperative pet parenting and more. 

Hours of Content

Courses
one central source.

Why VBI is different

With curated material pulled from all over the internet alongside original courses and mini-modules, we provide you with reliable, science-forward content to help you and your pet live your best lives. 

Tons of trainers offer online resources, but screened and approved or created by a veterinary behavior team?  And cats too?  All in one place? 

You can't get much more trustworthy than that!

Interactive Video

Behavior is all about looking at your pet's body, understanding what you see and responding appropriately.  No modality is more effective for this than interactive video learning. 

Mini-Modules

Don't have a ton of time? Design your precise learning goals by watching our 2-20 minute Mini-Modules.  

Product Reviews

The world is full of great and not-so-great products that can be helpful for raising a happy companion or might be a waste of money.  See our professionals dive into the individual products for the pros and cons of each. COMING SOON!

Self-paced Courses

Want a deeper dive into specific content?  Explore our self-paced courses on your own time, submit homeworks when you can and move along at the furious pace or slow and steady. 

Research Spotlights

When we said we were science-based, we were not kidding.  As studies get published that may be relevant or just interesting to you as a pet parent, we will provide quick reviews of the material in lay friendly terms. COMING SOON!

Mobile App

Computer screens are soooo 2020.  We are on the move, people!  And we need our learning content to be too.  A mini-module while on a coffee break at work?  You got it.  A product review while standing in the store and holding it in your hand? Yes, sirree! COMING SOON!

Live Classes

Sometimes having the live feedback and interaction is of irreplaceable value.  Join your peers as you get your learn on.  Same place, same time, each week.
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Curated Content

We have curated a collection of incredible resources from disparate areas of the webiverse and located them all, centrally, here, for you.  One access point to a world of possibility. 
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Learning Concepts

A track of courses designed to make learning theory and the science behind training accessible so you can understand how and why these tactics works.

Training Tutorials

Focused tutorials on specific skills so you can focus on the cues and goals you have right now. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take the courses on my iPhone or smartphone?

Of course you can. This online school is fully responsive in all kinds of mobile devices and we will be having an app launch soon! For optimal experience you can use the mobile version of Google Chrome, if your device supports it.

Is Internet Access Required?

Internet access is required since all of the course contents are online. We also recommend using a broadband internet connection, especially when you have to go through video content.

How do I download course content?

If you are enrolled to a course (paid or not) you will have access to the whole course contents. In most cases the contents are not available for download and you will need to be connected to the internet and access the contents through your browser. Certain material, like PDF files or PowerPoint presentations may be available for download.

Are there any prerequisites?

Most courses do not require any sort of prerequisite.  If one does, it will be clearly stated. 

At what point in my pet parenting journey is this platform most helpful?

Really at any time!  We cover all life stages, from puppy and kitten to geriatric care.  From foundational information to more advanced.  Each course states what level it is so you can pick your learning based on your (and your pet's) knowledge.