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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.
2024 Speakers
Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Presents: Managing Stress and Promoting Resiliency in the City
Fear, stress, and anxiety are widespread among city dogs, often leading to various behavioral challenges. Dr. Kristina Spaulding, author of "Stress Factor in Dogs," will share practical strategies for reducing stress and fostering confidence and resilience in urban canine c
Presents: Managing Stress and Promoting Resiliency in the City
Fear, stress, and anxiety are widespread among city dogs, often leading to various behavioral challenges. Dr. Kristina Spaulding, author of "Stress Factor in Dogs," will share practical strategies for reducing stress and fostering confidence and resilience in urban canine companions. Whether you're involved with rescues, assisting dogs transitioning to city life, or regularly interacting with fearful dogs, this presentation promises invaluable insights and actionable takeaways for all attendees.
Emily Strong
Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Presents: Enrichment Framework to Meet Everyone's Needs
Join Emily Strong, Co-Author of "Canine Enrichment for the Real World," for an insightful exploration of how we can enrich the lives of city dogs. Whether you're a dog owner or professional working with dogs exhibiting over-exuberance, fear, or reactivity, Emily's interactive works
Presents: Enrichment Framework to Meet Everyone's Needs
Join Emily Strong, Co-Author of "Canine Enrichment for the Real World," for an insightful exploration of how we can enrich the lives of city dogs. Whether you're a dog owner or professional working with dogs exhibiting over-exuberance, fear, or reactivity, Emily's interactive workshop promises to deliver significant and immediate benefits that will make city dogs - happy dogs and make personal or professional life with city dogs a lot easier!
Sam DeJong
Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Sam DeJong
Presents: Control Unleashed in the City - Pattern Games to Help City Dogs
Sam is bringing the Control Unleashed program to the city! Who can benefit from Control Unleashed? Dogs uncomfortable or unable to work off-lead around other dogs, easily distracted and struggling to concentrate, reactive or easily aroused, anxious or stressed and p
Presents: Control Unleashed in the City - Pattern Games to Help City Dogs
Sam is bringing the Control Unleashed program to the city! Who can benefit from Control Unleashed? Dogs uncomfortable or unable to work off-lead around other dogs, easily distracted and struggling to concentrate, reactive or easily aroused, anxious or stressed and prone to shutdown, and those unable to control their impulses when excited. The techniques Sam will teach are poised to revolutionize both you and your dog's lives!
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.