Reviews

5 star rating

A must watch when adopting (not only) a shelter dog

Steffi Krause

So many useful tips for the start into a new life of the dogs, especially for rescues with unknown history. The 3days, 3weeks, 3 month rule gives a good orie...

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So many useful tips for the start into a new life of the dogs, especially for rescues with unknown history. The 3days, 3weeks, 3 month rule gives a good orientation about what to expect and consider in the beginning. This course prepares you for laying the base for a good integration into your family and a trustful relationship

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5 star rating

Good place to start

Shani Cook

This webinar gave some really good advice and resources. Gather some good take aways!

This webinar gave some really good advice and resources. Gather some good take aways!

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5 star rating

Super useful !

Maciej Dziedzic

That was GREAT! You need to see it.

That was GREAT! You need to see it.

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Make your house a Shelter Dog's home....


Join us for an inspiring webinar with renowned Shelter Expert Tom Candy! Tom will dive into where rescue dogs come from, how their backgrounds shape their transitions into home life, and — most importantly — how you can help them thrive.

You'll learn practical, heart-centered strategies for easing the transition and setting up your Shelter Dog for lasting success. Whether you're:

🐾 Welcoming a Shelter Dog into your home
🐾 Supporting new dog guardians professionally
🐾 Or simply passionate about giving dogs the best start

This webinar is for you!

  • You'll get a copy of Tom's Slide Pack (for student use only) and two BONUS pre recorded videos with more support strategies for Canine Professionals and Dog Guardians working with newly homed dogs.

  • The recording includes all the links shared in the chat so you don't need to take notes (if you don't want to!).

  • This event, as well as our entire library of empowered centered learning courses is available as a Member of the Grisha Stewart Academy. Join as a Library Pass Holder if you prefer to stream recordings, or join as a Diamond All Access Pass Holder if you want access to everything! See below for more details.

What to Expect

  • Over 2 Hours of Content!

    The webinar and interactive Q&A with Tom Candy, hosted by Grisha Stewart and supported by Academy Admin Claire Goyer ran for approx 2 hours.

    BONUS: Includes 2 Pre Recorded Videos

    With more details on how Dog Professionals and Dog Guardians can support their clients with Shelter Dogs.

    Accessibility:

    The live will feature CC language adjustable. The recording will include an automated session transcript and English captions.

  • Resources & Continuing Education Units

    Tom has kindly included his presentation slides for you to download for your personal use only.


    IAABC 2.5 CEUs, 2.5 CCPDT CEUs.

    A Certificate of Completion will be available to download from your account once you have finished all the chapters in the course player. You can use this to obtain CEUs/CPD Hours from other member organizations.

  • Continue the Learning

    Diamond Members!
    You can interact with Tom your fellow Members in your private FB group exclusive for Diamonds. Get your questions answered by experienced members of the GSA!

Meet Your Instructor!

Event Host, GSA. Senior Training and Behavior Advisor

Tom Candy BSc (Hons.), MSc, CCAB, CSBS, CBATI-KA

Tom Candy is a Senior Training and Behaviour Advisor for one of the largest dog rehoming organizations in the United Kingdom and is also a behavior and welfare Trustee for Hope Rescue Wales. His duties include assessment, management and behavior modification.

A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom to undertake a BSc (Hons) in bio-veterinary science, and an MSc in clinical animal behavior from the University of Lincoln, UK.

Having started volunteering in rescue at the age of 15, Tom has been involved in a variety of aspects of rescue, including fundraising, home checks, transporting, and general day-to-day activities.

An international speaker, Tom is Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Shelter behavior specialist with the IAABC, a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor - Knowledge Assessed (CBATI-KA), and a full member of the APBC. He is the host of Simplifying Shelter Behaviour Podcast available on Spotify.

Ready to give rescue dogs the best possible start in their new homes?

You can purchase this webinar or
Become a Member of the Grisha Stewart Academy and get all our courses and events for one low price a month. See below for more details and see what's included in each option.

  • $29.99

    $29.99Bringing Your Shelter Dog Home with Tom Candy. Hosted by Grisha Stewart

    One time payment that includes access to the live event, course materials and the recording. Enrolment never expires.

    Buy Now

  • $19.99 / month

    $19.99 / monthGSA Library Pass

    On-demand access to our learning library (including the recording of this event!).

    The ideal choice if you are interested in a great value membership option, but don't need all the extras included in the All Access Pass , or can't attend the live (see below).

    New content added every month, and you can get CEUs with this pass too!
    Sign Up!

  • $39.99 / month

    $39.99 / monthDiamond Membership All Access Pass

    This is the best choice if you are a professional or aspiring dog trainer and are looking for more than just webinars.

    This pass not only includes access to all recorded webinars (over 150 at last count!) but also the:

    Member's Only Monthly On Demand videos by Grisha Stewart (NEW for 2025), Live Case Studies/Panel Discussions hosted by Tom Candy (NEW for 2025), an Exclusive FB Group, a Free listing in our Dog Trainer Directory and the exclusive opportunity to become a CBATI-KA/KSA.
    Sign Up!

  • $29.99 / month

    $29.99 / monthDiamond Membership All Access Pass

    Community Supported Rate.
    Sliding scale choice, same membership access as the standard rate.
    Sign Up!

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