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