Kim Brophey
Applied Ethologist | Certified Dog Behavior Consultant | LEGS Model of Canine Science Developer | Founder of the Family Dog Mediation Education Center
We are honored to present Kim Brophey as an Virtual Speaker at the Dog People Evolution Conference 2025.
Kim brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on change within the dog world. With over 25 years of work as an applied ethologist and behavior consultant, her contributions have become an essential part of the conversation on evolving how we understand and interact with dogs. Kim is best known for her book Meet Your Dog, and the L.E.G.S.® model of integrated canine science, which offers a comprehensive framework for understanding dog behavior through the lenses of Learning, Environment, Genetics, and the Self context. This model has been embraced globally, and Kim’s approach has sparked a profound shift in how both dog professionals and pet guardians engage with their dogs.
More About Kim
Her book, Meet Your Dog, and her groundbreaking courses, including the Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Course and The Dog's Truth documentary, have catalyzed a movement toward a welfare-first approach to our relationships with dogs. Her work emphasizes the importance of looking beyond behavior modification alone and understanding the full context of a dog’s well-being and environment.
"Leave your ego at the door"
Kim’s L.E.G.S.® model doesn’t just improve how we work with dogs; it also changes how we as humans perceive and engage with the animals in our care and the people around them. By promoting an empathetic, welfare-first approach, she advocates for a more compassionate and thoughtful relationship with dogs, and by extension, a more cooperative and emotionally aware culture within the dog training community.
A Catalyst for Change in Dog-Human Relationships
Kim Brophey’s work stands as a reminder that real change in the dog world starts with how we evolve as humans. She encourages us to build a new paradigm, one that focuses on empathy, respect, and the welfare of both dogs and humans. Her insights will inspire attendees to reconsider how they approach not only their relationships with dogs but also their relationships with other professionals in the industry.