Canadian Pet Care Professional Development
Upcoming Live Expert-Led Educational Sessions
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. Recap.
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.
Chemical Free Tick and Flea Prevention - What Every Canadian Pet Pro Should Know.
Thu, Jun 11 • 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Ticks are no longer a “cottage country” problem. They’re showing up in backyards, city parks, and on client dogs across every Canadian province, and your clients are asking harder questions about what goes on (and in) their pets.
Join Tickless Canada for a live session built specifically for pet care professionals. We’ll walk through how ultrasonic and plant-based tick and flea protection actually works, where it fits alongside conventional options, and how to confidently answer client questions about chemical-free alternatives. You’ll leave with practical knowledge you can apply on walks, in daycare, in boarding environments, and in the conversations you have with clients every day.
Found or Forgotten: Adapt to How Your Clients Search, or Disappear From the Results.
Tue, Jun 16 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
This session breaks down how your clients really search today, why it matters more in pet care than almost any other industry, and the practical moves that keep you found. No tech background required. You'll leave knowing exactly what to do first and why being a credentialed, listed CPCP member already works in your favour.
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.
August 2026
Ask the Coach - Hosted by Petbizpeople.ca
Wed, Aug 12 • 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.
Don’t Build Your Pet Care Business on Borrowed Land: How to Use Email to Protect and Grow Your Client Base
Tue, Aug 18 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Social media is borrowed land. Your account can be restricted, your reach can vanish and your posts can quietly stop being shown, no matter how much time and effort you put in.
Your email list is one of the few things you actually own.
In this practical session, Morag Willcox, co‑founder of Canadian Pet Care Professionals and long‑time pet care business owner, will show you not just why an email list matters, but how to actually use it to stay connected with clients and grow your business in a calm, sustainable way.
