LEGS in Motion Conference

06/21/2024

06/08/2024

Understanding your dog's [G]enetics is so important to setting up their environment and learning experiences so that they can thrive!
One of our Family Dog Mediators- Bridget- from Hounds At Home shares about meeting the needs of her sweet bully, Sonic.
"My American Bully (Bully / Terrier) is the resident Vole Patrol and he checks the yard and garden for rodents. Yesterday he found a mouse in the wood pile, and had a ball smashing through the wood pile to try to find the mouse (no mice were harmed). In addition to his yard patrol duties, he loves playing with his frisbee and flirt pole, and we make sure we do this so he has something he can actually catch, grab, and shake. He enjoys FastCAT, swimming, and hiking. Indoors, he enjoys smashing through busy boxes and cuddling in a pile with the other dogs."
Understanding that these are all representations of Sonic's genetics is crucial helping to set him up for success!

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03/15/2024

Didn't get to attend? Catch up with the awesome stuff that happened at the conference with the conference recording bundle (and get CEUs) or dive deep into individual talks!

Time to collect some CEUs! If you missed the conference, now is your chance to catch up! The WHOLE series of expert deep dives from the LEGS in Motion Conference 2023 is on sale now for 20% off! Watch the whole series for 21 CPDT or
18 IAABC credits! Or dive deep on individual topics that suit your needs with a la cart deep dives also 20% off!
Use code getlucky between March 15 and 11:59pm EST on March 17 for 20% off DEEP DIVES only!

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03/11/2024

Launching March 15!

Our 2023 LEGS in Motion Conference Deep Dives will be available to the public for sale starting March 15th! Watch the full conference for CEUs or hone in on topics important to you with a la carte deep dives.
March 15-March 17 we will be offering 20% off DEEP DIVES ONLY! Don't Miss it!

Angie Cook: Working with Rescue and Shelter Dogs’ L.E.G.S.
Carolyn Kelly: L.E.G.S. Model as a Framework for Centering Welfare in Companion Dog Breeding
Daniel Shaw: Applying Neuroethology to Create a L.E.G.S.-Based Framework for Resource Guarding
Helen St. Pierre: Senior Dog L.E.G.S.
John Imler: Working L.E.G.S. - Seeing Every Dog as a Breed and Unraveling their Puzzle
Kapil Patwardhan: Impact of Free-Living Dogs on Indian Society
Kathy Callahan: The Cutest (and most surprisingly challenging!) L.E.G.S of All: Puppies!
Kelsey Weber: Family Animal Mediation: Expanding the F.D.M. Approach for Every Animal in the F.A.M.
Laura Gendron: Cooperation Beyond Consent
Marlene O'Neille Laberge: "It's not you, it's me: The L.E.G.S. of Humans"
Sarah Dixon: Kick Ass Group Classes with L.E.G.S.
Sonia Fetherling: Are You Feline It?
Tiffany Baker: Home is Where the Dogs Are: L.E.G.S. and Environmental Impacts & Expectations
Wendy Lyons Sunshine: How Evidence-Based Interventions for At-Risk Children Align with the L.E.G.S. Model
Colleen Quinn: L.E.G.S. in the Veterinary Practice
Deb Bauer: Damaged but Not Broken: the L.E.G.S. of Deaf & Blind Dogs
Kim Brophey: The Synergistic Future of the Pet Dog Industry
Kathy Murphy & Bobbie Bhambree: Resilient L.E.G.S.

03/09/2024

Conference Attendees! Check your emails!

If you came to the LEGS in Motion Conference 2023 (virtually or in person!) check your email! We finally have the digital presentations ready for you!
If you didn't get a chance to join us, they will be released for sale and public consumption shortly!

12/08/2023

Our 50% off courses sale ends TOMORROW at 11:59pm EST.
Use code thanks50 at checkout!
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12/08/2023

Thank you to everyone who attended LEGS in Motion 2023!

It was an absolutely incredible experience and the dog world is lucky to have each and every one of you working to move the needle toward better welfare for all animals in the care of humans.

We are honored that you all have chosen to be part of this mission.

Stay tuned for more photos, conference talk videos, and more!

12/07/2023

Finishing out the week with words from Kim Brophey!

12/07/2023

Daniel's chat on resource guarding was awesome! So much interesting science that goes into modifying guarding behaviors. Safety and welfare- even through the lens of neurobiology- are so important for our pets.

12/07/2023

Next is Kelsey Weber discussing how we can use the LEGS framework for a variety of domestic animals.

12/07/2023

Sonia's presentation was SO fascinating! With a room full of dog behavior pros, you might think it is weird to talk about cats, but MANY client homes have multiple species. We owe it to these families to make sure we have a foundation in the ethology, needs and behavior of these other common species to be better able to advocate for all of the beings involved in the case.

12/07/2023

Daniel Shaw takes the stage for our post lunch presentation discussing the neurobiology of resource guarding and using LEGS to understand the contributing factors.

12/07/2023

Wendy's presentation was out of this world. If you didn't tune in for the livestream- stay tuned for the recording! A developing brain has many needs for both children and dogs. We need to nurture the development of that organ in ways that are natural, supportive and safe.

12/07/2023

And now we learn about the LEGS of cats!

12/07/2023

Now we are hearing from Wendy Lyons Sunshine on the similarities, differences and intersections of the developmental needs of children and dogs.

12/07/2023

Laura gave a wonderful presentation on how to support your clients and their vet team from the LEGS perspective. There are so many factors that impact the pet's experience in the veterinary setting so, untangling some of those LEGS considerations to find a way forward that builds trust and resilience in all parts of the Pet-Parent-Pro team is critical.