Free Case Study (35min Video)
Copy my 4-session plan for prey-driven dogs
See exactly how I turned chaos into connection with Predation Substitute Training
— and how you can apply the same plan with your own clients.
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Join the PST Instructor Course 2025 today & get the complete PST system.
As a waitlist member, you now have exclusive Early Bird access:
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✨ Secure one of just 40 seats (small groups, deep learning)
✨ Bonus: Full access to the “Call Off the Chase” course (value €600+)
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The free video was a first glimpse of what’s possible with PST – but inside the Instructor Course you’ll learn how to:
Master prey drive.
Empower your clients.
Grow your business.
In this 10-week programme, you’ll learn how to help your clients manage predatory behaviour with fun, force-free methods and amazing results — while strengthening the dog-human bond and taking your business to the next level.
The difference this course makes
Predatory behaviour is one of the most common — and most frustrating — problems your clients face.
It strains relationships, derails training plans, and makes progress feel random. The demand for ethical, structured solutions is huge — yet very few professionals can deliver a clear, repeatable system.
The PST Instructor Course 2025 turns that gap into your advantage. It isn’t just another technique. It’s a holistic programme and a triple Win-Win-Win: For you as a professional, for your clients, and for their dogs!
You’ll learn a framework that makes sense to clients and holds up in real life — not just in controlled setups. Instead of juggling ad-hoc tips, you’ll guide cases with a step-by-step plan: from assessment, to games and management, to reliable behaviour around wildlife.
For your business, that means predictable training success, stronger word-of-mouth, and offers you can confidently price and scale. The Instructor Course gives you the full package — so you can apply it across different breeds, histories, and households with consistency and integrity.
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Your Deep-Dive into the 4 essential aspects
of professional Predation Substitute Training
Inside the Instructor Course, you’ll learn to apply all 4 aspects of successful Predation Substitute Training — and adapt them to every individual dog–human team and your own training style:
1. Management & Prevention
2. Predation Substitute Tools
3. Predation Substitute Games
4. Safe interruption of predatory behaviour
This system is what makes PST so effective:
👉 It doesn’t fight against predatory behaviour
but channels it into safe, structured, and reliable alternatives.
Science-led and force-free.
All 4 aspects of PST are equally important for the success and we will cover them all in detail.
We’ll delve much, much deeper into the practical using and teaching of PST than my books or other courses do!
Sign up today and embark on your journey to become the PST Professional in your local area!
Everything you need to succeed as a PST Instructor:
During the ten-week course, starting October 27th, 2025, you’ll receive the full package to succeed:
🎥 10 live online sessions with Simone & Sonja (Q&A included)
📚 Client-ready toolbox: plans, games, and workbooks you can use immediately
🎓 Official certification & directory listing to stand out in your market
🔁 Replays & self-paced practice so you can fit learning into your schedule
🤝 Community & feedback: supportive group + direct input on your cases
🎁 Early Bird Bonus: Full access to Call Off the Chase (value €600+)
How the course works
This isn’t just a course you watch. It’s a guided 10-week journey where theory, practice, and feedback come together.
Each week you’ll:
✅ Join a live online session with Simone & Sonja to learn the next step.
✅ Apply the concepts in structured practice tasks with your own or client dogs.
✅ Get feedback & support inside the community, so you’re never stuck.
✅ And because every session comes with replays and workbooks, you can learn at your own pace and revisit whenever you need.
Your special deal: Save 300€ / $400 with this Waitlist offer!
You’ve waited long enough! Secure yourself one of only 40 available spots in this course now!
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Imagine being the trainer who…
✨ … transforms predatory chasing by working with the dog, instead of against them
✨ … ensures enjoyable walks and lasting relief for clients & dogs
✨ … motivates clients with engaging games that keep them growing
✨ … stands out in the market with an offer that’s truly in demand
This is the transformation the PST Instructor Course makes possible.
Predatory behaviour is an issue for many dog lovers – learn how you can help them!
The perfect Mix for your success
Live Online Sessions
+ Q&A
Client-ready Solutions
& Resources
Theoretical Input +
Pracitical Exercises
Workbooks, Replays
& Exchange
Topics covered in the Instructor course
We show you how to apply Predation Substitute Training to your work as a dog professional. You will learn how to help prey-driven dogs & their owners, by using force-free and effective techniques with long-lasting results.
Session 1+2 - The Foundation
- What predation is and how to distinguish a dog’s predatory motivation from “pseudo-predation” and what the consequences are for your training
- How to evaluate the training focus for every individual human/dog team
- The basic games that build the foundation for successful anti-predation training
Session 3 - Prevention
- Why it is so important for the human and the dog to stay in contact with each other
- Several practical games to successfully prevent predation from happening
- Finding the perfect rewards for every dog
- How to create a “yes-zone” around the dog where they can be successful and what this “yes-zone” should look like
Session 4 - Management: Use of the Long Line
- How to use and handle the long line as an effective tool in a safe way
- Evaluate the right length of the long line for your individual human/dog team
- Practical leash skills for your canine and human learner
Session 5 - Stress and stress relief
- Why stress, stress relief, and calmness are critical for your training success
- How to tell the difference between true calmness and impulse control
- About the spoon theory
- How to achieve stress reduction through structured walks
- Several methods to promote calmness and relaxation in your canine learner
Session 6 - Calmness in the presence of wildlife
- The ways to teach your client’s dog calmness when wildlife is around
- How to identify safe parts of the predatory sequence
- Ways to reinforce those parts as functional alternative behaviours
- To capture the very first steps that work for every dog as a starting point
Session 7+ 8 - Predation Substitute Games
(Two practical sessions)
- How to give your client’s dogs a safe outlet for their predatory energy according to their individual needs
- How to play the Predation Substitute Game to suit every part of the predatory motor pattern
- How to increase criteria in a real-life context so that your canine learners will be able to focus on their human partners even under high distractions
- To use PST Games as Reward Markers to refine the communication with the canine learner
Session 9 - Interrupting Predatory Behavior
- What realistic expectations are
- Three games that work as positive interrupters even if the dog is in mid-chase
- The mistakes that need to be avoided
Session 10 - Practical Application
- How to apply PST in your business with clients
- How to structure your sessions to not overwhelm clients
- Which formats work and which don’t
Client-ready Resources
Alongside the live sessions, you’ll get ready-to-use resources to work with straight away:
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Structured training plans
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Step-by-step game guides
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Handouts & templates for your clients
So you can save time, deliver with confidence, and equip your clients from day one.
Q&A
Regular Q&A sessions will give you the opportunity to ask your questions, we evaluate (voluntarily) submitted videos of your training and give you direct feedback to support you on your way.
Workbooks + Bonus material
Get bonus resources and tackle all exercises at your own pace with the help of a workbook. It also serves as a basis beyond the course which you can always adapt to the current status of your training.
Exchange
In order to create a space of mutual support for all participants, there is a separate Facebook group as a protected, moderated space.
Get Certified & Show your Knowledge
After your certification, you are allowed to use the PST-Instructor logo and get listed on our Instructor Page to be recognized as a PST Professional worldwide.
Course schedule 2025
Access the first module on 23 October + first live session on 27 October 2025
Live calls: Every Monday at 7pm CET (9 sessions)
→ from 27 October until 22 December 2025
Extra session: Thursday, 21 November 2025
Modules released: every Thursday before the live call
(first release: 23 October, then 30 October, …)
All sessions are recorded, so you can catch up anytime.
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Learn from Leading Expert Simone Mueller & her team
Hi there, nice to meet you!
Hi there, nice to meet you!
I’m Simone Mueller, and I’m a certified dog trainer and behaviour consultant (ATN.AG) based in Germany.
I’m passionate about helping dogs and their guardians around the world through force-free anti-predation training.
That’s why I founded “Predation Substitute Training (PST)”, a unique and effective program that stops uncontrolled predatory chasing and provides safe outlets for your dog’s natural drive.
And now I’d love to share my professional knowledge and experience with you, so …
… you can become the Predation Substitute Expert in your area – enhancing the happiness of dogs and their humans through your expertise!
Meet Sonja – my Co-Trainer
Sonja Rupp is a certified dog trainer (ATN) and specialises in canine relaxation training. She dedicates herself to dogs with special needs and attention in training.
She is the perfect addition to this course, providing you with a lot of support, experience and insights!
Together, we will teach you all you need to know about professional Predation Substitute Training!
What you can expect from this course
You understand predatory behaviour and know how to stop uncontrolled chasing in a healthy, reliable and force-free way.
You know how to structure your training-offers to set your clients up for success and lasting change.
You will discover new ways to let dogs express their predatory energy through unique Predation Substitute Games.
You will not only train dogs & their owners, you will also lead them to a stronger bond, enjoyable walks and a happier life together.
Requirements
- Weekly assignments, tasks and case studies posted and worked on in the private course group.
- Assignments contain filming and uploading videos with participant’s own dog or client’s dog (The dog does NOT necessarily have a high prey drive!).
- Participants need solid knowledge of learning theory.
- A minimum of two years and/or 200 hours of experience working force-free with dogs in a training or behavior capacity as the main trainer. Working with your own dog is not enough.
- Pledge to follow the LIMA guidelines of force-free dog training. No prong collars, slip leashes, martingales or ecollars on the dogs.
Is this you? Then we would love to welcome you as a future Predation Substitute Trainer!
What other trainers & clients say about the PST approach
Before Predation Substitute Training, I was being dragged behind my dog while she was gleefully chasing. Thanks to your clear and concise protocols, I was able to show her how we can hunt together! She is so driven to play the games with me, and it has strengthened our relationship and communication.
Danelle K., Canada
Having been a street dog until 1.5 years old, my Border Collie mix Samson had a long reinforcement history with chasing animals – from rabbits to deer. His habit of merry-go-rounding when he saw animals made leash training that much more difficult and frustrating. Transitioning to calm ‘stalking’ was such a difference not only on my end of the leash, but was a much more natural and overall calm behaviour for Samson who was already feeling frustrated by his new city life. Could not recommend more!
… how different Simone’s approach is to the common things you hear about prey drive. Giving dogs appropriate outlets for their natural needs has always been a priority of mine and this course teaches you techniques and games that are exactly that. I enjoyed the videos that were filmed with her own dogs and client dogs after explaining the theory to see what the methods will look like in the real world.
Linda W., Australia
This Instructor course is perfect for you if…
✨ You want to understand predatory behaviour and help dogs and their owners to solve hunting issues in a force-free and fun way
✨ You want to have good answers to your clients reccuring questions about their dog’s predatory behaviour!
✨ You want to learn everything about prey-driven in dogs, and the PST system with Management and Prevention, Predation Substitute Tools & Games and the interruption of Predatory Behavior.
✨ You look for an opportunity to stand out of the competition on the dog training market – with an offer, that’s really in demand!
✨ You search for exact tutorials and training-plans to implement the new methods in your professional work and offers. No more guesswork!
+ Your special deal: Save 300€ / 400$ with this Waitlist offer!
You’ve waited long enough! Secure yourself one of only 40 available spots in this course now!
The only professional PST Instructor Course in 2025!
To offer you the best support, our spots are limited (only 40).
And they are filling up quickly – last year within a few days.
So please don’t wait and save your seat now!
Let’s recap what’s included:
Learn from Leading Expert Simone Mueller
Simone and her team will guide and support you on your way to becoming a PST Professional!
use the 4 aspects of successful PST
Learn everything about our force-free, systematic and holistic training strategy that still looks at the individual needs of your clients and their dogs!
10 Comprehensive Live-Webinars:
This course comprises 10 interactive live webinar modules designed to train you as a professional PST Instructor.
Support & Exclusive Group
In our members area you can connect with other participans, discuss cases and ask questions. We will be there to help you get most out of this course!
Workbooks & Articles:
Reinforce your learning with practical workbooks and insightful articles, enhancing your understanding and implementation.
In-Depth Video Tutorials:
Visual learning made easy! Watch and follow along as Simone guides you through every step of the process.
Livecalls & Self-paced learning
Besides our weekly live-webinars you are going to self-study and implement what you have learned. See requirements.
Useful for Diverse Dog Breeds & Types:
No matter the dog’s background or age, PST is universally adaptable. Learn from examples spanning over different breeds and types.
Save your spot on our Instructor-List
Get listed on our website as an professional PST Instructor and become a go-to-person for dogguardians looking for help!
Instructor Certificate
Upon successfully completing the course, you’ll be awarded a well-deserved PST Instructor certificate.
Client-ready Resources
You’ll get resources to use with your clients, like handouts, workbooks, plans,…
Bonus (Worth over $600)
You get full access to “Call Off The Chase”, the comprehensive PST Master Course with tons of additional materials and insights.
Sign up for the Instructor Course 2025 now
And say goodbye to frustration and helplessness when it comes to solving predatory behaviour issues with your clients and their dogs.
💫 Only Instructor Course in 2025!💫
Complete 10-week online programme to become a certified PST Professional
+ Bonus: Get free access to my course ‘Call Off The Chase’
+ Save 300€/$ or more with this Waitlist offer!
Secure yourself one of only 40 available spots in this course now!
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This course by Simone Mueller, the founder of Predation Substitute Training and renowned expert in anti-predation techniques.
Her goal is to empower dog professionals around the world by providing them with useful and force-free solutions to predatory behaviour issues in dogs.
Simone’s force-free solutions are designed to create a happy and healthy bond between dogs and their humans, without the need for any harmful techniques.
FAQ
What you need to know
Is the PST approach for wildlife only or can it help with cats in the home or car chasing?
The PST Instructor Course provides you with training skills for wildlife encounters, but some information could be theoretically applied to your pets as well. However, our PST methods are not specifically tailored for that purpose.
What are the conditions to use 'Certified PST Instructor' in my dredentials?
– Attending the live sessions and/or active participation in the group
– uploading required training videosfor assessment
– completion of case studies
Does it offer CEUs (Continuing Education Units)?
Yes, please let us know the organisation that you need CEUs for.
Is there in-person support or review of videos? Is there any contact available if we have questions as we work through the course?
Yes, absolutely! You will be invited to our exclusive PST Instructor group. That’s our space for personal support, exchange, discussions, networking and feedback on your questions and videos!
Can PST be applied as a preventative?
Absolutely! It perfect to start training before your clients dog has evolved a high interest in predatpory behaviour. That makes things much easier for all of you.
Is access to the course limited in time?
The course content will be available as long as it exists.However, there is a date on on the final assessment.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes, there is a payment plan with 3 and 6 installments available.
When will the Instructor course start?
The Instructor course for 2023 starts on November 12, 2023 and ends on January 14,2023.
The next Instructor course ist planned for late 2024.
What will I learn in the course that is not in your books?
This course goes much deeper than the books or other courses. As we offer this course to professionals only, our informations, feedbacks and discussions are at a higher level. We delve into much more detail, the videos and video-feedbacks make the methods visually comprehensible and aid in applying them even better in your daily work as a dog pro! 🐶
Is PST appropriate for use with reactive dogs/dog encounters?
Although some content may be helpful, I don’t recommend using PST for this issue. There are more suitable solutions and protocols, like BAT (Behaviour Adjustment Training).
If a dog has once caught and/or killed an animal, would PST still help?
Yes, absolutely! PST can be very helpful for clients with this unpleasant and sad prior experience. Every dog can learn PST and it’s never too late to regain control and enjoy your walks again.
Is everything in English? Or is there a German translation?
This course is only available in English.
Will this course be offered again at a later date?
Yes, for sure. But not before autumn of 2025 and not at the same price point.
I have already purchased 'Call off the Chase' and/or 'Oh Deer!'.
If you’re looking for an in-depth experience and wish to become a certified PST instructor, this course is the perfect fit for you.
Pparticipants in the Instructor Course receive complimentary access to my PST Master Course, “Call Off The Chase,” serving as an additional resource for fundamental PST information. If you’ve previously purchased this course, we extend an invitation to shaddow our live workshop, “Oh Deer!” resuming in 2024.
How and when can I access the content of the course?
You can access all content on our course platform as soon as the course starts. You will then receive a new module and a live-webinar every week.
Is there a guarantee that I will achieve specific results by completing the course?
There is no guarantee of success, as results depend on participants’ implementation and perseverance.
How can I reach out for assistance if I have further questions on the course?
For any questions or issues, contact us at team@predation-substitute-training.com.
This is the only course for professional PST Instructors in 2025!
To offer you the best support, our spots are very limited.
And they are filling up quickly – last year within days.
So please don’t wait and save your seat now!