Wednesday, September 4
Arrive early for the conference and have time to meet fiends 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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9:00-9:15 AM Welcome
Tamara Martin and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
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9:15-9:45 AM Case Study of the 2018 Ronnie O'Neal case
Brenda Kocher
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9:45 - 10:45 AM Facility Dogs in Law Enforcement Agencies
Kim Gramlich
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10:45 - 11:15 AM Break
Breakout Session 1
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11:15 - 12:15 PM Facility Dogs at CASA Organizations
Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
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11:15 - 12:15 PM Facility Dogs at Children's Advocacy Centers
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11:15 - 12:15 PM Facility Dogs at Law Enforcement Agencies
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11:15 - 12:15 PM Facility Dogs at Prosecutor's Offices
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12:15 - 1:15 PM Lunch/Networking/Group Photo
Breakout Session 2
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1:30 - 2:30 PM Canine First Aid, CPR and Narcan Training
Russell Morales
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1:30 - 2:30 PM Preparing Your Dogs for the Courtroom
Courtney Starr
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1:30 - 2:30 PM Successful Social Media for You Facility Dog
General Sessions in Evergreen Ballroom
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2:30 - 3:30 PM Self-care for Handlers and Canines
Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
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3:30 - 4:00 PM Break
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4:00 - 4:45 PM Celebration/Recognition
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4:45 - 5:00 PM Closing Remarks
Tamara Martin and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
Friday, September 6
General Sessions in Evergreen Ballroom
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9:00-9:15 AM Welcome
Tamara Martin and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
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9:15-10:15 AM Assistance Dogs International Standards
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10:15-11:00 AM International Updates
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11:00-11:30 AM Break
Breakout Session 3
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11:30 - 12:30 PM Teaching Your Dog Hand Signals
Courtney Starr
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11:30 - 12:30 PM Building Rapport with Children
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11:30 - 12:30 PM How to Photograph your Facility Dog
Holly Cook
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12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch/Networking
Breakout Session 4
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1:30 - 2:30 PM Planning for Your Dog's Retirement and Your Successor Dog
Kim Gramlich
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1:30 - 2:30 PM Utilizing a Facility Dog in Therapy
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1:30 - 2:30 PM Convincing a Judge to Allow Your Facility Dog into Court
Tonya Willingham
Special Breakout Session in Evergreen Ballroom
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2:45 - 3:15 PM Meet the People You Have Wanted to Meet But Haven't had a Chance to Meet
General Sessions in Evergreen Ballroom
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3:15 - 3:45 PM Break
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3:45 - 4:45 PM Physical Therapy for Dogs
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4:45 - 5:00 PM Closing Remarks
Tamara Martin and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
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7:00 - 8:30 PM Farewell Gathering (location TBD)