CPCP LIVE SERIES
@ CONNECT
MARCH 4th 2026 - NIAGARA FALLS, ON
CPCP will be hosting a Live Speaker Series at CONNECT on March 4th 2026
CPCP Live Series will be FREE for CPCP Members! But open to all Pet Industry Businesses!
The Main CONNECT: Canada’s Pet Trade Expo is FREE for all to attend but does require separate registration: connectpetexpo.ca/attend
Join us at Connect March 4&5, 2026, Canada’s premier platform for collaboration and innovation in the pet industry. This event brings together leaders from across the sector, including manufacturers, retailers, distributors and other pet professionals. To build strong relationships, spark fresh ideas, and create opportunities for growth. With expert speakers, Connect Tool Box vendors, and focused networking sessions, you’ll gain valuable insights and strategies to help your business thrive in a changing market.
More than just a trade show, Connect is a community built by pet professionals, for pet professionals. We’re committed to empowering retailers with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed while ensuring access to brands that truly support them.
Let’s Grow, Innovate and Connect!
CPCP Live Series @ CONNECT
March 4th:
- Schedule for CPCP Live is TBD: We will have three sessions in the morning, followed by a lunch break, and then three sessions in the afternoon, including a Leadership Panel.
- CONNECT Show Hours 9am-5pm
March 5th:
- CONNECT Show Hours 9am-4pm
Meet (some of) The Speakers!
Amy Toman
Diamond Google Product Expert and Pet Sitter SEO
Expert in SEO and Google Business Profiles Specialist. She founded Pet Sitter SEO in 2017 to help the pet care community better represent themselves online, and attract more business in the process.
Laura Tolhoek, CHRL
Founder & Principal Consultant at EssentialHR and Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL)
For over 15 years, Laura has used sound HR practices with a pragmatic approach to improve business performance. Laura hosts the CPCP Monthly HR Power Hour.
Cheryl Jennings
40 Years of Experience as a Pet Business owner turned Bookkeeper, she knows the industry!
Certified dog groomer, Certified Master Feline Master groomer, and Certified Bookkeeper with the Canadian Bookkeepers Association. Owner of Barks to Books.
Karen Baxter
L-CCC | CPDT-KA | ABCDT | FDM | CBDC
Behaviour Consultant, Dog Trainer and Co-Owner of Unified K9 Behaviour Centre. Karen’s specialties include Behaviour work focusing on reactivity, anxiety and fear, Rally Obedience, Agility & Hoopers, and anything Puppy!
Andrea Dinan
CPDT-KA, LFDM, FFCT, KAD-PA serves on the board of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT)
Founder of City Dogs Training & Behaviour in Toronto and the creator and host of the annual Dogs and the City Conference.
Leadership Panel
Morag Willcox
Co-founder of Canadian Pet Care Professionals and Founder/Owner of York Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walking since 2000.
From a one-woman show to today, she now leads a team of 22+ dog walkers and pet sitters.
Katie Fuller
Owner of The Fox and Hound Canine Retreat.
Over the past 11 years, she has grown her “small facility” into a thriving canine retreat with 30 employees, caring for over 200 dogs per day.
Sheri Canjar
PACCC-CPACO and Owner of Furry Friends Pet Resort.
Sherri is a national award winning writer, public speaker, mentor and subject matter expert in Canine Nutrition, Canine Reproduction and Whelping.
Erika Godwin
Panel Moderator
Co-Founder of Canadian Pet Care Professionals, Co-Founder of ProPet Software (Software for pet boarding, daycare, training and grooming facilities), and Owner of Barketing Solutions (Website design and maintenance services for pet businesses).