If you’ve ever been tugged down the sidewalk by a pulling pup, stepped over a hesitant dog, or worried about unexpected lunges during a walk, you know how stressful walks can be for both you and your dog.
This October, we’re inviting you and your pup to join our Weekly Webinar Series and interactive October Challenge, designed to turn walks and training in general into moments of joy and communication.
Starting October 8th, every Thursday evening AT 7:00PM, we’ll host a live webinar covering dog training, behaviour, and care.
Week 1: How to Have a Nice Walk
In this first session, we’ll cover understanding your dog’s signals by learning to read body language so you can anticipate stress, fear, or overexcitement. Leash manners made simple for loose-leash walking, stopping pulling, and enjoying walks without constant tension.
Week 2: Tools of Communication
Not every dog learns the same way, and sometimes our hands, voices, or bodies aren’t enough. Learn how collars, leashes, harnesses, and other tools can support your dog’s learning and make training safer, calmer, and more effective.
Week 3: Health & Behaviour
Behaviour and health are deeply connected. We’ll explore when pharmaceuticals are necessary, when natural remedies or lifestyle changes can help, and how your choices affect training and behaviour. We’ll also bring in local expert trainers to share practical tips, answer your questions, and show you how to apply what you’ve learned to your daily life including walks, vet visits, and home routines.
Week 4: Tricks & Treats Party
To wrap up our October Series, we’re hosting a Tricks and Treats party at Scamps HQ. Join us for a fun filled evening where your puppers can show off their tricks to bag some goodies and more!
The October Training Challenge
Training is about doing, practicing, and seeing tangible results. That’s why we created the October Training Challenge:
- Start with a “before” video: simply film you and your dog walking out your front door and down a few steps. Don’t worry about perfection. This is just your starting point.
- Attend our Thursday webinars to learn strategies for better walks, communication, and behaviour management.
- Practice the techniques at home and in real-life scenarios throughout the month.
- Film your “after” video at the end of October to see how much you and your dog have grown together.
- Submit your videos and tag @scamps.ca to be entered to win a prize sponsored by Bosley’s on Kingsway!
Here’s a link to our Instagram post to give you an idea of how the challenge looks: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRruh1Dxdi/?igsh=MXA2dmFhdmhuMHBtaQ==
Why This Challenge and Webinar Series Matters
Training isn’t about control or perfection. It’s about connection. When your dog understands you, and you understand your dog, everyday activities like walks, meals, vet visits become opportunities for learning and trust.
With the October Training Challenge, you’ll get:
- Practical tips you can implement immediately.
- The opportunity to track real progress through before-and-after videos.
- A stronger bond with your dog, built on communication and understanding.
- A chance to win a prize and celebrate your hard work.