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The 2009 APDT Conference is here!
Nicole Wilde | Mon, 10/19/2009 - 11:03
Dog trainers look forward to the annual Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) conference the way many people look forward to Christmas. It’s easy to understand why: there are fascinating presentations given by speakers from all over the world, all in one location over the course of five days. In fact, there are so many interesting choices that the challenging part can be choosing which one of three or four seminars given in the same time block to attend.
Then there’s the trade show. Dog trainer shopping heaven! Booth after booth of the latest products and services allow trainers to try out equipment and get information directly from the manufacturers. I hear there will be a new software service debuting that will make keeping one’s training business running smoothly much easier. Thundershirt, the easy-to-use wrap for nervous dogs that has been getting rave reviews, will have a booth. And the fabulous Dogwise will be there as usual, with a huge selection of books by your favorite authors. Oh, and on Saturday from noon till 1:30 there’s an author book signing where a panel of us well-trained dog authors will sit, stay, and sign.
I’m so pleased to be participating in this year’s day-long Symposium on Fear and Anxiety. Seven speakers, including APDT founder Dr. Ian Dunbar, will each be tackling a different aspect of this behavior problem that can be particularly challenging to trainers. At the end there will be a panel discussion where we’ll answer attendees’ questions. Other seminars that promise to be interesting include one that essentially allows trainers to eavesdrop on a conversation between Jean Donaldson and Bob Bailey, a scent seminar with Steve White, and the Joshua Leeds presentation with Through a Dog's Ear pianist Lisa Spector playing live. There are so many others...have a look here at the agenda. http://apdt.com/conf/agenda/default.aspx
There are many presentations I’m looking forward to, but the real joy of these conferences is not only in learning new information and techniques, but in networking. Being around so many people who are passionate about dog training is like receiving a Great Dane-sized infusion of enthusiasm and motivation. If you’re a “conference puppy” (it’s your first one), you’ll be amazed at the support you receive from other trainers, and how many people feel just like you do starting out. If you’ve been to conferences before, it’s a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. For many trainers, it’s the social event of the year!
If you haven't signed up yet, you can still attend. Check out www.apdt.com for more information. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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