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 learners. The spaces we enter can create feelings of safety, fear, excitement, calm, curiosity, or indifference, and those feelings directly influence whether learning is even […]
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. The presentation looks at dogs’ sensory experiences, their need for meaningful interaction with the natural world, and the practical considerations involved in providing safe, enriching […]
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 focusing only on training tasks or behavior suppression, this presentation looks at how dogs can benefit when their daily lives provide meaningful access to nature, […]
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 a wide range of topics, including resilience, environmental impacts, free-living dogs, rescue and shelter work, senior dogs, group classes, working dog phenotypes, deaf and blind […]
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 expected to behave like small adult dogs, even while their brains, bodies, coping skills, and communication are still very much under construction. Using the L.E.G.S. […]
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. framework to help participants think about welfare across species. Dogs may be the starting point, but many families share their lives with cats, horses, small […]
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, more mysterious versions of the dogs we already know. While cats are considered domesticated, their strong genetics, sensory priorities, and social needs create a very […]
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 a broader framework that looks at resource guarding through the brain, behavior, evolutionary function, and L.E.G.S. Participants will examine guarding as a meaningful behavior connected […]
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, nervous system support, and environmental context. While children and dogs are not the same, there are meaningful parallels in how wellness emerges from a synergy […]
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 welfare lens, moving beyond the idea that consent alone is the finish line. Vet care is a system involving the animal, the family, and the […]