Canadian Pet Care Professional Development
Upcoming Live Expert-Led Educational Sessions
May 2026
Dog Business & Behaviour Summit 2026
May 1 - May 2 2026
Two powerful days of education created for dog walkers, pet sitters, daycare & boarding operators, trainers, and groomers who want to elevate their standards in both business and behaviour.
Sit. Stay. Reacap.
Wed, May 6 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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.
Protect Your Body and Your Team: Gear That Elevates Your Business
Thu, May 7 • 12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT
Join Taylor Leedahl, founder of Toronto-based Canadian brand TinyHorse, as she shares her personal story of turning chronic pain from dog walking into a mission to build professional-grade leash systems designed for the demands of multi-dog walking.
Learn how the right equipment reduces strain and injury for you and your staff, keeps dogs safer on every walk, and gives you a powerful way to show pet parents that you invest in top-of-the-line safety gear. This is about protecting the people who do the work and elevating the business you've built.
Ask the Coach - Hosted by Petbizpeople.ca
Wed, May 13 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Join Jessica and Matthew from PetBizPeople on the second Wednesday of every month for Ask the Coach.
One hour, live, where Canadian pet pros bring their real business questions (hiring, pricing, scaling, burnout, or whatever's keeping you up at night) and get straight answers from coaches who've built and scaled pet businesses themselves.
No fluff. No pitch. Just the conversations you wish you could have with someone who gets it.
HR Power Hour - Employee Engagement Part 2 – Motivation & Recognition
Thu, May 21 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a business strategy. This month, we’ll dive into what truly motivates employees and how to create a recognition program that works for your pet care business. From low-cost ideas to impactful gestures, you’ll leave with practical ways to boost morale and performance.
June 2026
Ask the Coach - Hosted by Petbizpeople.ca
Wed, Jun 10 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Join Jessica and Matthew from PetBizPeople on the second Wednesday of every month for Ask the Coach.
One hour, live, where Canadian pet pros bring their real business questions (hiring, pricing, scaling, burnout, or whatever's keeping you up at night) and get straight answers from coaches who've built and scaled pet businesses themselves.
No fluff. No pitch. Just the conversations you wish you could have with someone who gets it.
Sit. Stay. Reacap.
Wed, Jun 10 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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.
HR Power Hour - Employee Engagement Part 3 – The Role of Managers in Engagement
Thu, Jun 18 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Managers are the secret ingredient in employee engagement—but only if they know how to lead effectively. In this session, we’ll explore the critical role managers play in creating a positive, committed team.
Tick Talk: What Every Canadian Pet Care Professional Needs to Know
Thu, Jun 18 • 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT
Ticks are a growing concern for pet care professionals across Canada, and as someone who works with animals every day, you're on the front lines.
Join us for an expert-led session covering everything you need to know: where ticks hide, which species to watch for in your region, how to safely remove them, and what to do next, for the pets in your care and for yourself.
Your host: Lisa Wagner, Operations Director, Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid
National Leaders in Pet First Aid
July 2026
Ask the Coach - Hosted by Petbizpeople.ca
Wed, Jul 8 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Join Jessica and Matthew from PetBizPeople on the second Wednesday of every month for Ask the Coach.
One hour, live, where Canadian pet pros bring their real business questions (hiring, pricing, scaling, burnout, or whatever's keeping you up at night) and get straight answers from coaches who've built and scaled pet businesses themselves.
No fluff. No pitch. Just the conversations you wish you could have with someone who gets it.
Ready to Build Your Dream Team? w/ Doug the Dog Guy
Tue, Jul 14 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
In under 60 minutes, Doug the Dog Guy will show you how to transition from a solo pet sitter to a team leader! Q&A to follow!
Sit. Stay. Reacap.
Wed, Jul 15 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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.
