Wednesday, September 4
Arrive early for the conference and have time to meet friends old and new, and settle into the hotel.
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4:00-6:00 PM Early check-in and registration
Check-in will be handled by Dean Schultheiss, our event coordinator.
Please note that the ballroom for our general sessions has moved this year. We will be meeting in the Evergreen Ballroom, which is located on the first floor of the Hyatt, off the large atrium.
Thursday, September 5
General Sessions in Evergreen Ballroom
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8:00 - 8:30 AM Registration and Check-in
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8:30-8:45 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
Tamara Martin and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
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8:45-9:30 AM Case Study of the 2018 Ronnie O'Neal Case
Brenda Kocher
Breakout Session 1
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9:30 - 10:30 AM Facility Dogs at Court Appointed Special Advocacy Programs
Sarah Johnson
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9:30 - 10:30 AM Facility Dogs at Children's Advocacy Centers
Julie Siepmann
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9:30 - 10:30 AM Facility Dogs at Law Enforcement Agencies
Sharon Rose
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9:30 - 10:30 AM Facility Dogs at Prosecutor's Offices
Haley Vanderhoof
General Sessions in Evergreen Ballroom
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10:30 - 10:45 AM Break
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10:45 - 11:30 AM Canine First Aid, CPR, and Narcan Training
Russell Morales
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11:30 - 12:30 PM Keeping Your Facility Dogs at Their Best
Dr. Gina Joseph, DVM, CVAT
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12:30 - 1:45 PM Lunch/Networking/Group Photo
Breakout Session 2
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1:45 - 2:45 PM New Programs and Prospective Handlers
Tamara Martin and Celeste Walsen
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1:45 - 2:45 PM Preparing Your Dogs for the Courtroom
Courtney Starr
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1:45 - 2:45 PM Successful Social Media for You Facility Dog
Laura Romans
General Sessions in Evergreen Ballroom
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2:45 - 3:00 PM Break
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3:00 - 3:45 PM Handler Wellness
Brenda Kocher and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
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3:45 - 4:30 PM Celebration and Recognition
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4:30 - 5:00 PM Wrap-up
Tamara Martin and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
Friday, September 6
General Sessions in Evergreen Ballroom
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9:00-9:15 AM Morning Update
Tamara Martin and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
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9:15-10:15 AM Assistance Dogs International Standards and Assistance Dog Training
Miranda Turenne
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10:15-10:45 AM Working and Sport Dog Demonstration
Miranda Turenne
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10:45 - 11:00 AM Break
Breakout Session 3
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11:00 - 12:00 PM Teaching Your Dog Hand Signals
Courtney Starr
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11:00 - 12:00 PM Facility Dog Retirement and Bringing in a Successor
Susan Bradshaw and Fawn Borden
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11:00 - 12:00 PM How to Photograph your Facility Dog
Holly Cook
General Sessions
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12:00 - 1:15 PM Lunch/Networking
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1:15 - 2:15 PM Testimonial Aids and the Canadian Criminal Justice system - Incorporating Justice Facility Dogs Into Practice
Kim Gramlich
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2:15 - 2:45 PM International Updates
Kim Gramlich and Julie Morrison
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2:45 - 3:00 PM Break
Breakout Session 4
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3:00 - 4:00 PM Building Rapport with Children
Jody Hawthorne
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3:00 - 4:00 PM Working with Adult Victims
Kim Carroll and Wendy Ireland
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3:00 - 4:00 PM Bring Your Own Topic for Discussion
Panel of Experienced Handlers
General Sessions in Evergreen Ballroom
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4:00 - 4:30 PM Networking
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4:30 - 5:00 PM Closing Remarks and Special Announcements
Tamara Martin and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
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7:30 - 8:30 PM Farewell Gathering in Hotel Atrium