Education
Empowering Growth and Expertise
At Connect Pet Trade Expo, we believe in empowering pet industry professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in this dynamic market. Our educational programs are carefully curated to provide valuable insights, address industry challenges, and foster professional growth. Whether you're a store owner, pet groomer, or involved in animal care, we have a diverse range of classes that cater to your specific needs.
Only At Connect
Pet Boss Nation® helps local pet business owners grow their business and get their life back with our educational resources around sales, marketing and leadership, as well as group coaching, mentoring and our amazing peer-support community! Learn more at PetBoss.com
Candace D’Agnolo is the founder & CEO of Pet Boss Nation®, a professional development company for independent pet businesses. PBN offers education in marketing, sales training and leadership development via their signature program the Pet Boss Club, with over 400 clients. Candace is a trade show speaker, magazine columnist, influencer and consultant. She's always willing to share and teach best practices because she's started, scaled and sold three brick and mortar pet businesses of her own! Her podcast “Boss Your Business - The Pet Boss Podcast” has quickly ranked in the top 2% of all podcasts globally with over 70,000 downloads.
Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Becker
Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11am in the Niagara Falls Convention Centre theatre, brought to you by Big Country Raw. Co-Authors of The Forever Dog will be speaking at the inaugural Connect Pet Trade Expo. When you register for your badge make sure to select this seminar to secure your spot!
Lynn Switanowski - the Pet Retail Helper
Lynn Switanowski, comes to Connect with nearly 30 years experience working with retailers from the Fortune 500 to the small independent, Pet Retail Helper founder Lynn Switanowski has a proven track record for delivering increased sales and improved profits for companies of any size. She has helped re-engineer business models in a changing consumer marketplace and has done so while continually helping to improve profits. Most recently, her management and leadership skills combined with a love of pets have led to the successful growth of a variety of independent pet businesses and have allowed her to create a specialist niche establishing strategic directions for companies launching new brands, and revitalizing mature pet retail businesses.
The Pet Industry Network will be presenting at Connects first educational series on May 15 & 16 In Niagara Falls. Speakers from the Pet Industry Network will focus on the Pet Industry Today and how to grow your business. Individual presentations as well as panel based presentations are all free to attend for anyone at at Connect. This is an exciting time to learn on how to take your success in the Canadian pet industry to the next level. The Pet Industry Network
Who are The Pet Industry Network:
We are business service providers and agencies that support small to midsize companies in the pet industry.
What the Pet Industry Network does:
We bring together like-minded, trusted professionals whose core audience in the pet industry consists of brands and manufacturers, retailers, groomers, trainers, boarders, walkers, etc.
The Pet Industry Networks purpose:
To provide trusted, professional services and solutions for business owners in the pet industry.
The Fromm Family Pet Food Education Stage
Wednesday May 15th on The Fromm Family Pet Food Education Stage will be presentations starting at 10am.
Presentations from:
-Lynn Switanowski: Pet Retail Helper
-Candace D' agnolo: Pet Boss Nation
-Pet Industry Network
Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS)
Animal Welfare Services (AWS) enforces the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act (PAWS Act) which sets out mandatory standards of care to protect animals from abuse and neglect. Animal welfare inspectors carry out inspections, respond to concerns, conduct investigations, and provide outreach and education on animal care best practices.
Learn about Ontario’s animal welfare enforcement model, the key elements of the PAWS Act and the role of AWS in keeping Ontario’s animals safe.
eTailPet POS System
Learn how the eTailPet point-of-sale system can help streamline your pet store operations, from vendor catalogs and selling online to marketing and customer loyalty.
Weruva
Chris Langellotti
is known for his engaging and interactive training sessions, you might even catch him in costume! A training session with Chris is always fun, insightful and showcases the quality of Weruva's products but also highlights the company's dedication to creating nutritious and delicious meals for our furry friends. If you are wanting a deeper understanding of what goes into these foods, or you just want to know where all their fun names come from, be sure to check out his seminar!
Instinct Raw Pet Food
Guided by nutrition, baked by science with the Highest Quality and Safety Standard, Instinct will speak on the life changing pet benefits its pet foods bring to the pet industry to share with their clients. With a mission to transform the lives of pets the opportunity to learn more about Instinct is now at Connect.
Why Attend Our Educational Classes?
Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from industry experts and thought leaders who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
Actionable Insights: Gain practical insights and strategies that you can implement immediately to drive success in your business.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, mentors, and professionals to expand your network and open doors to new opportunities.
Continuing Education: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, best practices, and advancements in the pet industry.
Upcoming Events
May 15-16, 2024
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
TBA
Western Canada
Connecting to Learn From and Teach Each Other
