Canadian Pet Care Professional Development

Upcoming Live Expert-Led Educational Sessions

January 2026

Your AI Employee: How to Create Custom ChatGPT Bots That Work for You

Tue, January 20th 2pm ET
Ever wish ChatGPT could just remember everything about your business, your tone, your policies, your services, and your clients, without starting over every time? In this live, hands-on session, we’ll take everything you learned in “AI as Your Assistant, Not Your Replacement” and show you how to turn that knowledge into custom ChatGPT bots that act like permanent team members.

Sit - Stay - Recap

Wed, January 28th 3pm ET
Join us for an hour of real talk, shared wins, troubleshooting, and connection with people who understand the ins and outs of professional pet care. This is your space to: • celebrate what is working, • talk through what is not, • get fresh perspectives on systems and processes, • learn how others are handling the same challenges, • and feel supported by your fellow pros.

February 2026

How to Stand Out as the Go-To Pet Professional

Thu, February 12th 2pm ET
CPCP & CAPDT PRESENTS: How to Stand Out as the Go-To Pet Professional
We feel like marketing is a real struggle and in a crowded market filled with hobby sitters, unqualified trainers, and online platforms, standing out as the trusted professional isn’t just about skill, it’s also about strategy. We can have it something like this: Join the Canadian Pet Care Professionals (CPCP) and the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT) for a collaborative session on building credibility, trust, and visibility in your local market.

HR Power Hour - Sticky Situations Part 3

Thu, February 19th 3pm ET
Social media slip-ups, toxic top performers, and even awkward hygiene conversations—sound familiar? These challenges can create tension and impact your culture if not addressed properly. Learn how to keep your workplace professional, positive, and drama-free.

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: Live Tour + Q&A

Jan 8, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EST

Join Erika and Morag for a free live Zoom session open to all Pet Care Professionals across Canada where we’ll walk you through the real benefits of CPCP – from HR support and business tools to marketing resources, provincial hubs, and our Verified PRO standards Plus a tour of the member portal!

Live Q&A included. Replay will be available for all who register.