Association of Pet Dog Trainers - Dog Training Resources

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Highlights

Exhibit Hall

The Exhibit Hall features a variety of companies showing the latest in doggy products, services and information. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and/or exhibitor, contact our conference office, toll-free, at 866.570.9967.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Thursday, October 16 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday, October 17 11:30am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, October 18 11:30am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Tuesday

5:00pm – 7:00pm
DVD Networking
Here’s a chance to meet other conference attendees and share some great dog training moments. Bring a DVD of your dog performing or just doing something silly. Share a video of a training game or puppies playing together. Join us after you’ve picked up your conference packet. We’ll provide the DVD player and a No Host (cash) Bar. You can have a few laughs and network with your fellow professionals.

Wednesday

6:00pm – 7:30pm
Welcome Reception
Hors d’oeuvre and No Host (cash) Bar
Join friends and colleagues, share tales, and enjoy good company. A good time will be had by all! Book signing by Dr. Robert M. Miller.

Thursday

12:30pm – 1:15pm
Round Table Discussions
Want to talk about the best way to teach the recall? Always wanted to try Rally-O but didn’t know how to get started? Join a round-table with other trainers or start your own discussion.

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Get ready; they are here! All those GREAT Exhibitors. “GO, GO -- get out of my way; I need to go shopping!”

Friday

7:30am - 6:00pm
Premier’s PlayBow Place
Visit the PlayBow room activities going on all day, networking, new product demonstrations, drawings for products and a “Fur Fix.” Stop by the Premier booth in the Exhibit Hall for more information.

8:00pm – 11:00pm
“You Should Be In Pictures” and “The Famous APDT Players”
Gather up a group - new friends, old friends, regional groups, breed clubs, work friends, etc. and have a photo taken in the photo corner. Then, prepare yourself for another great night of APDT entertainment! The APDT Players are almost as much fun as watching a group of puppies doing the serious work of play.

Saturday

12:00pm – 1:30pm
Author Book Signing
This Conference tradition gives you a chance to meet your favorite dog book (and DVD) authors face to face and get autographs. Dogwise will be there selling authors’ books and DVDs or just bring your personal copy from home.

8:30pm – 11:30pm
Saturday Night LIVE!
No Cover Charge
It’s time to cut loose and relax at the Saturday Night Social. Join your fellow pet professionals, have a few laughs, listen to great music; and dance, dance, dance!

 

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