Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Oct 18 – 20, 2023 | Covington, Kentucky | Early Bird $440 (Includes recordings!)
This year I’m a little biased about promoting the APDT Conference because I’m on the board! If you come, I will get to meet you – don’t be afraid to say hi! And when you purchase a full conference registration by August 1, 2023, and receive a free conference t-shirt. This is one of the largest conferences and has always been my favorite. The speakers and the people at this conference are a big reason why I wanted to join the board. Here’s their description of it:
The 2023 APDT/CAPDT Annual Conference has something for every dog training background and interest. Gain an educational edge through three days of the best available CEU opportunities, learn about new trends through lectures, workshops, and panel discussions taught by professional dog training experts. Network with your peers and discover products and services that will enhance your dog training business and career. Observe the demo area while experts exhibit dog training techniques and tricks!
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Dog Behavior Conference
April 21-23, 2023 | Virtual | $185 for all 3 days
“Featuring a world-class roster of elite presenters covering topics ranging from training and behavior to rescue/shelter work and the latest in behavioral and cognitive science, the Dog Behavior Conference (DBC) is a 3-day virtual event designed specifically for attendees seeking an inspirational learning experience and the opportunity to connect with and be inspired alongside a uniquely like-minded audience of dog lovers.”
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IAABC Foundational Animal Behavior Conference 2023
May 4-7, 2023 | Houston, TX or Virtual | Non-Member $679 (Non-Member Virtual $319)
This conference has a great line up of speakers including: Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Dr. Amy Learn, Michael Shikashio, Dr. Denise Johnson, Dr. Robert Trevino, Gabriel Lencioni, Dr. Amy Pike, Kayla Fratt, Kiki Yablon, Andre Yeu, Jim Crosby, Jennifer Cattet PhD, Darris Cooper, and many more.
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Canine Science Symposium
May 20 – 21, 2023 | Virtual & San Francisco State University | $375 ($190 Virtual)
“The Canine Science Symposium is an animal behavior, welfare, and dog training conference featuring top scientists in the field of companion animal behavior. This year’s Symposium speakers include national and international canine science experts, including: Dr. Monique Udell, Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, Dr. Lisa Gunter, Dr. Alexandra Protopopova, Lindsay Merhkam, Victoria Cussen, Sarah Marshall-Pescini and Angela Perri, and they will be speaking on the theme of Our Interconnected Lives with Dogs.”
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Dogs and The City
September 22 – 24, 2023 | Toronto, Ontario | $445 USD
“The training conference that focuses on the impact of city life on dogs. Dog owners/guardians, veterinarians, vet techs, walkers, dog daycare attendants and trainers will learn about the rising behavioral challenges, causes, and innovative methods to solve them from renowned industry leaders.”
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Aggression in Dogs Conference 2023
Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2023 | Chicago, IL or Virtual | $545 ($149 Virtual)
“Celebrating our fourth annual Aggression in Dogs Conference, our mission is to help dogs and their guardians around the world by creating a community focused on sharing the most up-to-date techniques, developments, and research related to dog aggression. From specialists in aggressive behavior, to veterinary behavior experts, to shelter pros, to research scientists….we have brought together the world’s best to share their knowledge and insight on aggression in dogs!”
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ClickerExpo
March 17 – 19, 2023 | Washington, DC
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to whip this article together in time for this conference, but I highly suggest you get on their email list so you can be the first to know about their next one! They have legendary speakers including Ken Ramirez, Debbie Martin, and so many more! I can tell they have really put some innovative ideas behind their revamped conference structure.
