L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course 2.0 -with Total Welfare
Dog Pro
pro-featured
Shelter
Veterinary
The dog behavior industry is finally evolving. Are you? This professional course fills in the gaps, connects the dots, and gives dog professionals the understanding needed to work from a…
Good Life L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Total Welfare Bundle (with Hacky Pack & The Dog Key Traits Selection Guide)
Dog Pro
pro-featured
Shelter
Veterinary
This bundle offers the most complete way to dive into L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology and Total Welfare. It includes the full L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Professional Course 2.0 with…
Get Started for FREE – Lessons from the L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Pro Course
Dog Pro
Shelter
Veterinary
Curious about L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology and Family Dog Mediation, but not quite ready to jump into the full professional course? This free starter course offers an accessible introduction to the…
L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course 2.0 -with Total Welfare Staff Bundles
Dog Pro
Shelter
Veterinary
The dog behavior industry is finally evolving. Are you? This professional course fills in the gaps, connects the dots, and gives dog professionals the understanding needed to work from a…
Optimizing Canine Welfare & Behavioral Diversity Using the Total Welfare Ethogram
Dog Pro
pro-featured
Shelter
Training and Behavior
In this course, you’ll explore the Total Welfare Ethogram, a practical resource designed to help professionals and dedicated dog guardians observe, document, and better understand the full range of normal…
The Dogs Truth
Business
Dog Pro
Family
Human Welfare
Senior Dogs
Shelter
Training and Behavior
Veterinary
The one hour experience that will change your life with dogs forever
2025 L.E.G.S. In Motion Conference Deep Dive Bundle
Business
Dog Pro
Family
Human Welfare
Senior Dogs
Shelter
The 2025 L.E.G.S. in Motion Conference Deep Dive Bundle brings together the full collection of conference talks for professionals and families who want a deeper, broader look at Total Welfare…
The “Good Life” of a “Good Dog” – A Total Welfare Model for the Future of the Pet Dog Industry
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
How do you REALLY get a “Good Dog”? By giving them a “Good Life” – a term that has been defined by leading animal welfare scientists concerned with the characteristics…
From Street Life to Home Life: Bridging the Environmental Gap for Rescued Street Dogs
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
How do we bridge the gap between street life and home life for rescued street dogs? This course explores the environmental and behavioral needs of dogs like the resilient Aspins…
Creating Comfort for All: Ideal Environment Set Up for Dog and Cat Homes
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
How do we create a home environment that supports both dogs and cats without making everyone live in a tiny pressure cooker? This course explores ideal environmental setup for multi-species…
Promoting awareness and wellness through scent
Dog Pro
Family
How can scent help dogs cope with the stress of modern pet life? This course explores scent detection and scent engagement as meaningful ways to support awareness, confidence, and wellness.…
Under Pressure: Meeting Sensitive Dogs Where They Are At
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
What happens when a dog is especially sensitive to pressure from the world around them? This course explores dogs who need us to meet them where they are, especially when…
To See or Not to See: The Self’s Environment
Dog Pro
What do dogs actually see, and how does vision shape their behavior? This course explores the Self’s environment through the sensory experience of sight. When a dog crosses the road,…
Building the right environment for business success in dog training
Business
Dog Pro
What does it take to build a dog business that actually supports your life? This course explores the business environment through a L.E.G.S.-informed lens, helping dog professionals think beyond simply…
After the Forgetting: Helping Dogs Navigate Human Dementia Using the L.E.G.S. Model
Dog Pro
Family
Human Welfare
How do dogs navigate the changes that come when a beloved human develops dementia? This course explores the emotional, environmental, and practical realities of dogs living with people experiencing cognitive…
Living In The Stone Age: Archaic Shelter Models, Toxic Work Environments and the Profound Effect These Factors Have on Our Dogs
Human Welfare
Shelter
What happens to dogs and shelter workers when the system itself is outdated? This course examines archaic shelter models, toxic work environments, and the profound effect these factors have on…
The L.E.G.S. of a “Good Death”
Dog Pro
Family
Senior Dogs
Shelter
What does L.E.G.S. have to do with a “good death”? This course explores end of life through both the canine and human experience, including the emotional process, physiological process, and…
Creating a Safe Environment for the Sometimes Emotional Content of Client Consulting
Business
Dog Pro
Human Welfare
How do we create a consulting environment that can hold the emotional reality of behavior work? This course explores the human side of animal behavior consulting, where professionals are often…
Human Hacks for a Growth-oriented and Collaborative Industry
Business
Dog Pro
Family
Human Welfare
How do our own human L.E.G.S. influence the way we work, collaborate, and cope in this industry? This course explores the professional environment through the lens of human welfare. Marlene…
Building social currency through environmental predictability
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
How can predictable environments help dogs feel safer, build trust, and engage more fully in their lives? This course explores the role of environmental predictability in building social currency and…
L.E.G.S.-Y Learning Spaces: Designing a Learner Friendly Environment
Business
Dog Pro
How does the space around us shape learning, behavior, and emotional state? This course explores L.E.G.S.-Y learning spaces and the importance of designing environments that support both human and non-human…
A Dog’s Day Out: the Importance and Logistics of Nature-Based, Off-Leash Exploration for Dogs
Business
Dog Pro
How much does a dog’s day change when they have safe access to nature, movement, and off-leash exploration? This course explores the importance and logistics of nature-based adventures for dogs.…
Natural and Social Environments as Pathways to the Good Life: How Forrest School’s Integrated Approach Transforms Dogs
Business
Dog Pro
Family
How can natural and social environments become pathways to the Good Life for dogs? This course explores the Forrest School model and its integrated approach to behavioral rehabilitation. Rather than…
Bundle – Expert Deep Dives – 2023 L.E.G.S. in Motion Conference
Business
Dog Pro
Family
Human Welfare
Senior Dogs
Shelter
Veterinary
This 2023 L.E.G.S. in Motion Conference bundle brings together a collection of expert deep dives designed to expand the way professionals understand dogs, humans, environments, and welfare. The talks explore…
The Cutest L.E.G.S. of All: Puppies
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
What do puppies really need when we look at them through L.E.G.S.? This course explores puppyhood as a developmental period that is often misunderstood by modern families. Puppies are frequently…
Family Animal Mediation: Expanding the F.D.M. Approach for Every Animal in the F.A.M.
Dog Pro
Shelter
How can the Family Dog Mediation approach expand to every animal in the family? This course uses the work of Temple Grandin, Ray Coppinger, Kim Brophey, and the broader L.E.G.S.…
Are You Feline It?
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
Are cats just tiny dogs with sharper accessories? Not even close. This course explores feline L.E.G.S. and why cats need to be understood as their own species, not as smaller,…
Applying Neuroethology to Create a LEGS-Based Framework for Resource Guarding
Dog Pro
How can neuroethology help us think differently about resource guarding? This course challenges traditional approaches that focus mainly on reinforcing a dog for not guarding a specific item. Daniel introduces…
How Evidence-Based Interventions for At-Risk Children Align with the L.E.G.S. Model
Family
Human Welfare
What can evidence-based interventions for at-risk children teach us about dogs and welfare? This course compares developmental needs across species and explores the shared importance of secure attachment, sensory integration,…
Cooperation Beyond Consent
Business
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
Veterinary
What does cooperation really look like when dogs, pet parents, and professionals all bring their own L.E.G.S. into the room? This course explores veterinary and handling experiences through a broader…
L.E.G.S. Model as a Framework for Centering Welfare in Companion Dog breeding
Business
Dog Pro
Family
What does it mean to breed dogs for modern family life? This course explores the challenges and opportunities involved in centering welfare in companion dog breeding. As more families seek…
L.E.G.S. in the Veterinary Profession
Business
Dog Pro
Veterinary
How do L.E.G.S. show up inside the veterinary profession? This course explores the overlapping stressors faced by pets, pet parents, and veterinary teams in a system that is often stretched…
It’s Not You, It’s Me: The L.E.G.S. of Humans
Dog Pro
Family
Human Welfare
What happens when we turn the L.E.G.S. lens toward the humans? This course takes a deeper look at human wellness and how our own Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self influence…
Damaged But Not Broken: The L.E.G.S. of Deaf & Blind Dogs
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
How can we support deaf and blind dogs in living full, safe, and meaningful lives? This course explores the L.E.G.S. of dogs with sensory differences and the practical ways professionals…
Working L.E.G.S.: Seeing Every Dog as a Breed and Unraveling their Puzzle
Dog Pro
What if every dog is a working dog in some way? This course explores how the canine species has been shaped over thousands of years for different roles, and how…
Kick Ass Group Classes with L.E.G.S.
Business
Dog Pro
Can group classes be both practical for clients and deeply aligned with L.E.G.S.? This course explores how to design group programs that move beyond obedience-only formats and support the real…
Senior Dogs L.E.G.S.
Dog Pro
Family
Senior Dogs
Shelter
What changes when we look at senior dogs through the L.E.G.S. framework? This course explores the often-overlooked needs of aging dogs and the humans who love them. While much of…
Working with Rescue and Shelter Dogs’ L.E.G.S.
Dog Pro
Shelter
How do L.E.G.S. help us better understand dogs coming from shelters and rescues? This course explores the unique realities of adopted dogs, including the unknown histories, environmental changes, stressors, and…
Impact of Free-Living Dogs on Indian Society
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
What can free-living dogs teach us about behavior, welfare, and coexistence with humans? This course offers an overview of free-living dogs in India, including the realities on the ground and…
Home is Where the Dogs Are: L.E.G.S. and Environmental Impacts & Expectations
Dog Pro
Family
What happens when the home we choose for a dog does not match the environment that dog was designed to navigate? This course explores the powerful impact of the modern…
Resilient L.E.G.S.
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
What does resilience really mean for dogs living in modern environments? This course explores resilience as the ability to respond effectively to environmental change while also resisting the negative effects…
Mediating the World Dog in the Modern Home
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
How do we support World Dogs when human expectations are built around a very different idea of “pet dog”? This course explores the gap between what many owners expect from…
Why Dogs are “Clouds, Not Clocks” – Reductionism & Chaos Theory in Dog Training & L.E.G.S.
Dog Pro
Are dogs more like clocks, or more like clouds? This course uses the work of Dr. Robert Sapolsky to explore complex systems, reductionism, chaos theory, and what all of that…
Detour on the Humane Hierarchy with L.E.G.S.
Dog Pro
What if the Humane Hierarchy is not the end of the welfare conversation, but one important stop along the way? This course revisits Susan Friedman’s Humane Hierarchy through the broader…
L.E.G.S for Shelters and Rescues
Business
Dog Pro
Shelter
What does L.E.G.S. look like in a shelter or rescue environment? This course explores how the L.E.G.S. framework can transform the way organizations understand, support, and advocate for the dogs…
Highly Sensitive Dogs and L.E.G.S.
Dog Pro
Family
Shelter
What can highly sensitive dogs teach us about expectations, perception, and welfare? This course explores the lived experience of dogs who process the world with heightened sensitivity, and how easily…
Deep Dive:The Off-Duty Protocol
Dog Pro
What if “doing less” is sometimes one of the most important welfare interventions we can offer? This course explores Kim Brophey’s Off Duty Protocol and how professionals can thoughtfully introduce…
Coaching Humans: Through the L.E.G.S. Lens
Business
Dog Pro
Human Welfare
How do we support the humans when the dog behavior case is only part of the picture? This course explores the often messy, vulnerable, and deeply meaningful work of coaching…
Using L.E.G.S. to Walk Through Consultations: Case Studies
Business
Dog Pro
How do we use L.E.G.S. to slow down, gather better information, and see behavior cases more clearly? This course walks participants through two case studies using the L.E.G.S. framework as…
Clash of the L.E.G.S.: Inter-Dog Conflict Cases
Dog Pro
How do we make sense of conflict between dogs who live in the same home? By stepping back from the incident itself and looking at the whole L.E.G.S. picture. In…
Are We Reinforcing the Relationship with L.E.G.S.?
Dog Pro
Family
Human Welfare
Shelter
What does it really mean to be relationship-centered in our work with dogs? This course explores how the L.E.G.S. framework can reshape not only the way we understand dogs, but…
I Herd You – And You – And You: Herding Breeds, Behavior Problems and the modern pet home
Dog Pro
Family
Why do so many herding dogs seem to struggle in modern pet homes? Because many of the traits we now label as “problems” were originally selected because they worked. This…
Code Red: Helping families avoid serious trouble between their kids and dogs
Business
Dog Pro
Family
Human Welfare
How do we protect kids and dogs without turning family life into constant fear and micromanagement? By understanding the real needs and limits on both sides of the relationship. This…
The First Contact: Giving Hope to Families
Business
Dog Pro
Human Welfare
How do you give families hope when they first reach out for help? By changing the very first conversation. This course explores the critical role of the first contact between…