2026 Summit Schedule
Society Clubhouse
967 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A6
DAY 1 – Business Day
Friday, May 1 (10am–5pm) — In-Person & Virtual
A powerhouse day designed to elevate your dog-training business—learn how to attract the right clients, make your website stick, harness AI to reclaim your time, and build systems and metrics that finally work for you.
The Pet Pro Website Masterclass: Build Trust, Improve SEO & Convert Visitors
Erika Godwin, Founder of Barketing Solutions, Co-Founder of ProPet Software, Co-Founder Canadian Pet Care Professionals
From Chaos to Clarity: Using AI to Organize Your Pet-Care Business
Morag Willcox, York Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking & Co-Founder of Canadian Pet Care Professionals
The Professional Pet Care Playbook: Systems, Standards, and Metrics That Matter
Jenn Dahinten, Chair, Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC) & CEO Royal Pets Hotel
DAY 2 – Behaviour Day
Saturday, May 2 (10am–5pm) — In-Person & Virtual
A transformative deep dive into dog behaviour—understand the roots of aggression, prevent resource-guarding risks, handle complex cases safely, and navigate tough client conversations with empathy, clarity, and confidence.Recordings are included for both days.
Navigating Canine Aggression: Clear Steps for Safer, Smarter Choices
Beverley McKee – CCPDT, CDBC, FFCT
Stress, Signals, and Safer Strategies Concerning Resource Guarding
Andrea Dinan – CCPDT, FFCT, LFDM, KAD-PA
Reaching the Hard-to-Reach: Engaging Clients Through Understanding
Marlene O’Neill Laberge, MSW LFDM-H