International Association of Canine Professionals

Susan Briggs, co-founder of The Dog Gurus, dives into how value plays a strong role in pricing within your business. She presented on the topic "Your Training Business: Is it Your Hobby, Income or Investment?" at the 2024 IACP Annual Educational Conference. "Training dogs is your passion so creating a training business is a logical next step. How do you create a successful business that is the right fit for you? We'll start at the end with your exit goals and work backwards to ensure you are intentional in creating a training business that aligns with your personal goals. Training can be your hobby, your source of annual income or an investment you can sell. Pricing services is a key decision regardless and you'll learn the steps to ensuring profitability during this session. You'll also gain an understanding of key documents every business needs and why adding other services and building a team is critical to creating an investment that has value." Purchase Susan Briggs's presentation: https://iacp.teachable.com

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Stephanie McCabe, co-creator of Training Between The Ears, speaks about your online presence as a dog trainer during her presentation titled "Mindset Mastery: Turning Professional Challenges into Opportunities in Your Business" at the 2024 IACP Annual Educational Conference. "We've faced numerous challenges like the pandemic, burnout, financial strains, and even internal conflicts within our field. These pressures have not only increased our stress but also made some of us question our career paths. But imagine this: What if a few shifts in our mindset could transform these professional hurdles into powerful opportunities? What if these changes could restore the passion and success we envisioned when we first started? I'll be diving deep into how we can shift our perspectives to foster better relationships with our clients, enhance our job satisfaction, and ultimately boost our earnings." Purchase Stephanie McCabe's presentation: https://iacp.teachable.com

Win the opportunity to speak at the IACP 2025 Annual Educational Conference through our Position Paper contest! 🎤 The 2025 Position Paper Contest is now open submissions! A position paper is a persuasive report or guide that addresses complex issues and how to solve them. It also educates readers to understand the issues and help them make informed decisions. This paper can reflect any component of the dog community! This paper should be between 2500-5000 words long and should contain a brief summary, background, proposed solution and conclusion for the canine professional to consider. The deadline for position paper submissions is March 15, 2025. For full requirements and to submit a paper, visit: https://form.jotform.com/250145937326155

The Dick Russell Paper Plate Recall Race has been ongoing for the past six conferences and has continued to grow since its introduction, becoming one of the most looked forward to events held at the conference! It is a simple concept that anybody can teach their dog in a short period of time. This race is very exciting because of its element of speed, precision, consistency and teamwork between handler and dog—Making it the ideal game for a conference of dog trainers to compete at. The 7th Annual Dick Russell Paper Plate Recall Race is one you don't want to miss! This exciting event happens every year at the IACP Annual Educational Conference—join us in Savannah, Georgia on July 28 - 31 to join in on the fun! To enter yourself and your dog, register below! For those interested in simply watching the race, free admission is included with your conference ticket. https://iacpdogs.org/dick-russell-paper-plate-recall-races/?no-cache

Register for the 2025 IACP Annual Educational Conference!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 IACP Annual Educational Conference in Savannah, Georgia! Join us at the Hyatt Regency on July 28 - 31 for an outstanding conference that will provide ample opportunities to broaden your knowledge in the canine professional world while also expanding your network of like-minded individuals. Listen to leaders in the industry present their insights. Grow on your expertise by participating in continuing education opportunities. Whether you are a small business owner, work for a professional training facility, or serve in some other professional capacity with dogs, this conference is for you! At the 2025 IACP Annual Educational Conference, you are sure to leave inspired. In the canine professional community, we are Better Together. See you in Savannah! Register today: https://iacpdogs.org/2025-iacp-conference/?no-cache

Jacqueline Staab, founder of Darwin’s Bee Dogs, speaks about the loss of her soul dog, Darwin, at the 2024 IACP Annual Educational Conference. Jacqueline's remarkable presentation dives deep into the world of conservation detection dogs dedicated to safeguarding bumblebees. 🐝 "So this is why we're doing what we're doing. It's for the bees and for Darwin. That's, why we're here." Purchase Jacqueline Staab's presentation: https://iacp.teachable.com

We had so many incredible presenters through the IACP Webinar Series in 2024! Thank you to everyone that tuned in throughout the year to learn something new. We look forward to welcoming even more inspirational presenters in the new year! Who would you like to see present a webinar? 🎉 Blue-9 Pet Products North Country Paws for Obedience Dogtra Canine - Human Relationship Institute Dog Tribe

Laura Donnell from The Common Dog spoke at the 2024 IACP Annual Conference and presented "My Dog Life, How Did I Get Here?" This presentation is now available! "The focus of this presentation will be on how Laura entered the dog training industry and built a successful career doing what she loves. She will share insights on how she has helped others, including dogs, clients, and her staff, along the way." Purchase Laura Donnell's presentation: https://iacp.teachable.com

Nelson Hodges "If You Want to Learn to Talk to Your Dog, Shut Your Mouth"

Nelson Hodges got everyone up and on their feet during his interactive presentation titled "If You Want to Learn to Talk to Your Dog, Shut Your Mouth" at the 2024 IACP Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas! We are pleased to share that this presentation is now available for purchase! "This presentation will be part lecture and part interactive, with handler/dog learning. You will learn how to communicate with your dog without using the leash to direct and control, without speech, and without conflict. Several exercises interspersed with explanatory discussions will build each step of your understanding. Each element will be practiced individually, culminating in putting all the elements together. Several Certified RBT trainers will assist Nelson by engaging with each human/dog pair." Purchase Nelson Hodges's presentation: https://iacp.teachable.com

Dr. Christopher Pachel was a crowd favorite at the 2024 IACP Annual Conference with his presentation titled "Medical Issues Masquerading as Behavior Problems". We are pleased to share that this presentation is now available for purchase! "Pet owners frequently report their pet's behavior changes to veterinary staff during appointments, and those changes may be evident during training sessions. This presentation will cover common conditions that may appear to be behavioral in origin when, in fact, they may be occurring due to an underlying medical concern." Purchase Dr. Pachel's insightful presentation: https://iacp.teachable.com

‼️Just released ‼️ Dr. Monique Udell's presentation at the 2024 IACP Annual Conference titled "The Power of Dog-human Bonds: How Fostering Secure Attachments Can Improve Canine Performance and Wellbeing" is now available! "Many people feel that they have shared a strong bond with a dog. Science has shown that dogs can also form strong attachment bonds with their human caretakers and handlers. However, there is increasing evidence that not all bonds are created equal. The kind and quality of relationship developed between humans and dogs can have a significant impact on a dog's behavior, wellbeing, and success in homes and in working roles. This talk will provide an overview of attachment theory as it applies to dog-human relationships, as well as some practical ways we can use this knowledge to improve human-dog interactions and raise more confident, resilient dogs." Purchase Dr. Udell's presentation: https://iacp.teachable.com