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. Many dogs are struggling to navigate human environments that are busy, confusing, and often mismatched to their natural needs, while many pet owners feel stuck […]
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 physical space, touch, movement, social expectations, or environmental intensity become too much. Everyone has a personal space bubble, and for some dogs that bubble is […]
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, avoids an object, reacts to movement, or seems to notice something we missed, the story may be rooted in how that individual perceives the world […]
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 getting by. A successful business is not just one that brings in clients; it is one that aligns with your goals, supports your welfare, and […]
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 decline. With millions of people affected by dementia, more dogs will find themselves in homes where routines, communication, behavior, safety, and attachment patterns begin to […]
What happens to dogs and shelter workers when the system itself is outdated?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 welfare of dogs in care. Changing shelter environments requires more than asking individual workers to do more with less; it requires better compensation, improved […]
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 aftermath of loss. The presentation looks at how each dog’s L.E.G.S. influence quality of life, disease progression, environmental needs, comfort, function, purpose, presence, and joy. […]
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 asked to support people through guilt, grief, fear, frustration, defensiveness, and difficult change. Viviane Arzoumanian examines the tools and conditions that help clients stay present […]
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 O’Neill Laberge invites participants to reflect on how immediate workplace conditions, broader industry culture, stress, conflict, and personal history can either support or hinder well-being […]
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 supporting welfare. Drawing on applied ethology and the L.E.G.S. framework, the presentation looks at how thoughtful environmental design can support natural behaviors, reduce stress, and […]