Events

If your dog lunges, barks, or shuts down around other dogs, strangers, or unpredictable environments — this evening is for you.

Reactivity and fear-based behaviour are among the most misunderstood and most common challenges dog owners face. They are also among the most exhausting. The frustration, the embarrassment, the walks you dread, the situations you avoid — it adds up. And most owners are navigating it without a clear picture of what is actually happening for their dog.

This seminar changes that.

Led by Dogma's Director of Behaviour and Education, Shelley Cherniawsky, Behind the Bark takes you inside the science of fear and reactivity — what is driving the behaviour, why the most common responses often make things worse, and what actually moves the needle. We cover the difference between fear and aggression, how to read your dog's early warning signals before things escalate, and what realistic progress looks like for a dog working through these challenges.

This is not a training class and it will not fix everything in one evening. What it will do is give you genuine clarity, a more compassionate lens, and a practical foundation to move forward from — whether you are just starting to notice concerning behaviour or have been managing reactivity for years.

Owners only. No dogs attend. Bring your questions — there will be plenty of time for them.

The walk is not enough. A daily walk meets the physical minimum but leaves a significant mental gap. Boredom, frustration, destructive behaviour, and restlessness are often not behaviour problems at all. They are enrichment problems. And the solution is simpler than most people think.

This seminar cuts through the noise of a very crowded online conversation and gives you a grounded, science-based understanding of what enrichment actually is, why it matters, and how to build it into a real day without a dedicated budget, a cupboard full of toys, or an hour of extra time you do not have.

Led by Dogma's Director of Behaviour and Education, Shelley Cherniawsky, A Richer Day covers the different types of enrichment — sniff work, problem solving, social connection, novelty, and rest — and how to match what you offer to what your specific dog actually needs. Because enrichment is not one-size-fits-all, and the internet's version of it often is.

You will leave with a clear framework, practical ideas you can implement the same week, and a much better understanding of what your dog is telling you when they seem restless, bored, or just a little too much. 

Owners only. No dogs attend. Bring your questions and your best "my dog destroyed the couch" story — you will not be alone.