We're excited to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter, filled with updates on upcoming events, courses, training tips, and the latest in industry news. At Dogma Academy, we're passionate about fostering a vibrant learning community, and we're eager to share everything we have planned for you.
Upcoming Events
Academy Events
We're gearing up for a series of engaging events that cater to everyone, from newcomers to seasoned professionals. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or simply connect with fellow dog training enthusiasts, our upcoming workshops and guest speaker sessions offer something for everyone. Stay tuned—details will be announced soon!
But first, mark your calendars! On October 4th at 11 am MST (1 pm EST), we have a special session on Compulsion in Dogs led by the incredibly talented Fanna Easter from Positive Pooch. Full details will be shared shortly.
Also, our Fall Intake for the Dogma Dog Trainer (DDT) program kicks off with Orientation on Friday, September 13th at 6:30 pm MST (8:30 pm EST). If you've been dreaming of a career in dog training, now's your chance to get started! Current students, get ready to welcome the next wave of aspiring trainers.
And that's not all—we're making big plans for 2025, including some highly anticipated seminars. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!
Industry Events
Predation Substitute Training w/ Simone Mueller, Aug 31-Sept 1, Edmonton
Is hunting your dog’s favourite hobby? Instead of being the nagging factor who spoils the fun, start hunting together and grow as a team! Is your dog’s prey drive getting on your last nerve? Are you looking for enjoyable walks and lasting relief for your everyday life together? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could find a way to use the huge amount of motivation and pleasure that our dogs find in predatory behaviour for our training and to intensify our relationship with our dogs?
Training with Love + Science, September 7, New York, NY and online.
This one-day mini conference is dedicated to exploring what it is to be an applied behavior analysis-based dog trainer, what it means to teach and manage animals within an overarching behavior analytic framework. Panelists will include Kiki Yablon, Debbie Jacobs, Annie Grossman, Sarah Owings, and Laura Monaco Torelli.
APDT Conference, September 18-20, Riverside, CA
The 2024 APDT Conference has something for every dog training background and interest. Gain an educational edge through three days of the best available CEU opportunities, learn about new trends through lectures, workshops and panel discussions taught by professional dog training experts. The annual APDT Conference is the premier dog training conference for dog training professionals and behaviorists.
Dogma Academy will be at the tradeshow. Come say hi!
Dogs and the City, September 27-29, Toronto, ON and online.
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. Learn from Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Emily Strong, and Sam DeJong who will share insights on the escalating behavioral challenges, their underlying causes, and a plethora of effective strategies to aid in addressing these issues.
Our Founder, Megan Stanley, will be at this conference representing CAPDT. Be sure to come say hi!
Aggression in Dogs Conference, October 11-13, Scottsdale, AZ and online.
Join the world's foremost experts on aggression in dogs! Don't miss out on hte conference everyone is talking about. With both in-person and online options, you will learn from the world's foremost experts on aggression in dogs.
New Courses
We're thrilled to announce that there will be some new courses launched this Fall. Based on your requests, we are working hard to design these courses to help you deepen your understanding and skills. Whether you're looking to learn something new or enhance your existing skills, our courses have got you covered. Our first course will be Cooperative Care and details will be announced soon. Let us know what you'd like to see!
Community Engagement
Engaging with our community is at the heart of what we do at Dogma Academy. We value your thoughts, ideas, and feedback. We encourage you to participate in our forums, share your experiences, and connect with fellow students and grads. Your engagement makes our community vibrant and diverse. Let's continue to learn and grow together.
Thank you for being a part of our Dogma Academy community. We're excited to continue this learning journey with you. Until next time, happy learning!
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