Conferences & Events
CAPDT Members Round Table
Register below for our next member round table discussion!
Theme: Jumping up, polite greetings, and interactions with people
Riding the positive momentum from our first session, which saw strong attendance, thoughtful questions, and valuable idea-sharing, you’re invited to join our upcoming discussion on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST.
This session will be hosted by experienced professional members Kathy Currie-Eyers and Annika Giesbrecht, maintaining a similar format and structure.
CAPDT Annual General Meeting
Legacy Pathway Presentation
Join Jessica Eden O’Neill, PSNC Chair, for an important presentation on the upcoming Legacy Pathway to Registered Dog Trainer (RDT) status through the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
This special pathway is being developed to recognize experienced trainers who have built their careers through years of hands-on practice, continuing education, mentorship, and demonstrated contribution to the profession.
The presentation outlines eligibility expectations, documentation requirements, timelines, and how the Legacy Pathway connects to the national registration process and examination.
Attendees will also learn how this initiative supports the advancement of:
professional standards public trust national recognition for qualified dog trainers across Canada
This is a valuable opportunity for current and aspiring professionals to understand how their experience may align with the future of the industry.
Past Conferences & Events
Dogs and the City
A 3 day conference continuing the conversation on how to best help our urban dogs. The conference is centered around exploring the influence of city life on dogs. It caters to a diverse audience, including dog owners/guardians, shelter workers, veterinarians, vet techs, walkers, dog daycare attendants, groomers, and trainers.
Renowned industry leaders shared insights on the escalating behavioral challenges, their underlying causes, and a plethora of effective strategies to aid in addressing these issues.
Dogs and the City
We were proud to be co-hosting Dogs and the City in Toronto this last year with EduCanine. Over 3 days, we learned from Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Emily Strong, and Sam DeJong.
The APDT/CAPDT Conference
The APDT/CAPDT Conference in Covington, Kentucky October 18-20, 2023 was a huge hit! Thank you to everyone that attended the conference, visited the CAPDT booth or watched the conference online. We hope you had wonderful time!
The APDT/CAPDT Conference
The APDT/CAPDT joint conference was held October 19 – 21, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The CAPDT was proud to have CAPDT Members Megan Stanley, Kris Stanley, and Andrew Perkins at the CAPDT booth, ready to welcome visitors to a 10’x10′ piece of Canada! Visitors to the booth could pick up handouts on 8 Simple Rules for Petting a Stranger’s Dog, How to Help a Newly Adopted Dog Adjust to Their New Home, Top 10 Summer Safety Tips, how to keep your dog safe from Blue-Green algae, and best practices for dogs at outdoor events like fireworks (spoiler alert: they’ll be Happy at Home). Visitors to the booth were treated to trivia about famous Canadian Dogs, and a taste of maple candy.
