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The Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers
CAPDT, the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers, stands as the foremost national professional association dedicated to individuals involved in dog training, dog-related professions, and the provision of dog care services in Canada. It proudly represents the collective national voice advocating for the humane treatment and effective training of dogs.
2025 Speakers
Tom Candy
Malena De Martini
Zazie Todd
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH 10AM TO 5PM EST
Thriving Together: Supporting Dogs in Challenging Urban Environments
Dogs often face challenging environments, whether in bustling cities, shelters, or busy households. This session will explore how to support them by addressing frustration, setting goals, and implementing effective BMPs (Best Man
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH 10AM TO 5PM EST
Thriving Together: Supporting Dogs in Challenging Urban Environments
Dogs often face challenging environments, whether in bustling cities, shelters, or busy households. This session will explore how to support them by addressing frustration, setting goals, and implementing effective BMPs (Best Management Practices). Drawing from his extensive shelter experience, Tom will share practical strategies to improve outcomes for dogs in complex situations.
Zazie Todd
Malena De Martini
Zazie Todd
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH 10AM TO 5PM EST
Helping Dogs to Thrive in the City
Even dogs in the city need the chance to be dogs. Join Zazie Todd, PhD, author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, to learn how to meet dogs’ needs. You’ll come away with practical, sc
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH 10AM TO 5PM EST
Helping Dogs to Thrive in the City
Even dogs in the city need the chance to be dogs. Join Zazie Todd, PhD, author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, to learn how to meet dogs’ needs. You’ll come away with practical, science-backed tips to make dogs (even) happier and help them cope with the things they are afraid of.
Malena De Martini
Malena De Martini
Malena De Martini
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH 10AM TO 5PM EAST
City Dogs, Calm Homes:
Strategies for Successful Separation Anxiety Resolution
Separation anxiety can cause emotional and financial strain for dogs and their guardians, often leading to issues like property damage, landlord warnings, or vet bills. This presentation explores practical, evidence-based
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH 10AM TO 5PM EAST
City Dogs, Calm Homes:
Strategies for Successful Separation Anxiety Resolution
Separation anxiety can cause emotional and financial strain for dogs and their guardians, often leading to issues like property damage, landlord warnings, or vet bills. This presentation explores practical, evidence-based strategies to help address these challenges and work toward greater peace and confidence. Discover compassionate approaches to navigating this complex and often disruptive issue.
2024 Speakers
Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Dr. Kristina Spaulding, author of Stress Factor in Dogs, shared practical strategies for reducing stress and fostering confidence and resilience in urban canine companions. Whether attendees were involved with rescues, assisting dogs transitioning to city life, or regularly interacting with fearful dogs, the presentation offered invaluable insights and actionable takeaways.
Emily Strong
Emily Strong, co-author of Canine Enrichment for the Real World, led an insightful workshop on enriching the lives of city dogs. She shared practical strategies for addressing challenges like over-exuberance, fear, and reactivity, offering significant benefits for both dogs and their people. Through interactive activities, attendees gained actionable tools to create happier, more resilient dogs and simplify life in urban environments.
Sam DeJong
Sam brought the Control Unleashed program to the city, offering transformative techniques for dogs facing challenges like reactivity, anxiety, distraction, or impulse control issues. The workshop focused on practical strategies to help dogs thrive in urban environments, even around other dogs. Attendees gained valuable tools to strengthen their bond with their dogs and improve their dogs' focus, confidence, and behavior.
2023 Speakers
Michael Shikashio, CDBC
Founder of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and currently teaches trainers and behavior consultants in more than 25 countries how to work with aggression cases.
Michael will be talking about the realities of reactivity in the city and techniques to help you and your reactive dog navigate the busy city with more confidence.
Dr. Laura Donaldson, PhD, CDBC, KPA-CTP
Founder and sole proprietor of Four Paws, Four Directions Dog Training & Behavior Consulting LLC and creator of the Slow Thinking is Lifesaving for Dogs®
Laura will be discussing City Trauma and applying her popular Slow Thinking is Lifesaving for Dogs® program to help humans understand their dogs and quell our dog's stress, anxiety and reactivity in the city
Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA
Applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center, author of MEET YOUR DOG- The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior and creator of the Dog L.E.G.S.® model.
Kim will be applying the L.E.G.S.® model to help us understand why dogs have a hard time in the city and how we can make city life easier based on the specific needs of each dog.