The Community Dog

A supportive once-monthly small-group Zoom gathering of dog guardians committed to a force-free lifestyle.

Illustration of a gray dog with a white chest and a yellow collar, standing on two legs, with one eye winking. The dog is inside a circular emblem with a teal background. Around the dog, yellow text reads 'THE COMMUNITY DOG,' and there are two red stars at the bottom.

What is this?

Over the years, many clients and students have asked for a safe space outside of social media platforms to share and talk about life with their dogs. My answer is The Community Dog, a supportive, friendly, once-monthly community gathering via Zoom.

This is different from one-on-one sessions. You’ll connect with other guardians who value rewards-based training and a force-free lifestyle.

There are two sign-up options: an annual subscription (a 20% savings) that renews annually or a monthly sign-up for those who hope to pay as they go.

A couple holding hands and walking a bulldog on a leash in a park with lush green trees and grass, enjoying a sunny day.

Community Dog gatherings are Thursdays at 7 PM EST on these dates:

October 5
November 9
December 7
January 4
February 1
March 7

April 4
May 2
June 6
July 11
August 8
September 5

  • Cartoon illustration of three dogs sitting on a pink background, with a black arrow pointing to the left.

    The group is limited to 10 to maintain a safe, intimate, small-group setting.

  • A cartoon illustration of a dog with a questioning expression and question marks above its head against an orange circle background.

    Submit questions in advance or ask at the end if there’s extra time.

  • Illustration of a girl with dark hair in a braid petting a small brown dog with a red collar.

    Share updates with the group or ask for support from other dog guardians just like you.

Group of five young adults sitting on a wooden deck, smiling, with a small white dog with brown spots in the foreground on a leash.

The Community Dog is for you if…

  • You're looking for meaningful connections with like-minded dog guardians.

  • You gain something from hearing about aspects of life with dogs that may not directly pertain to you.

  • You feel most comfortable in a small-group setting.

  • You understand that this supportive group is not a substitution for targeted one-on-one training.

  • You are not a dog training or behavior professional.

With Lizzy, our family did not just gain an amazing dog trainer, we also found support, encouragement, and a person with tremendous positivity and joy.

-HEATHER, LIZ & RAMONA QUIMBY