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The 2008 Conference Workbook

A conference workbook will be distributed to all attendees.  It contains: conference program, abstracts, outlines of the sessions, biographies of each speaker, plus the Exhibitor Directory.

Conference CD-ROMs

Digitell, Inc. sells audio recordings of all conference sessions. The CD-ROMs take between 8-10 weeks to complete production and will be shipped to you directly from Digitell, Inc. The CDs include complete audio recordings of all conference sessions, a copy of the workbook and speakers audio visual materials. The CD-Rom is not accessible for the deaf/hard of hearing. CD-ROMs can be pre-ordered with your conference registration for a special pre-conference price of $149.00.

Official Conference T-Shirts and Sweatshirts

Official Conference T-shirts & Sweatshirts must be pre-ordered with registration and picked up at the conference. No shipping is available. Shirts are available for pre-sale only. They will not be available for sale at the conference.

Video & Audio Taping Policy

APDT reserves all video and audio taping rights at this educational conference. No video or audio taping is permitted.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

You can earn CEUs at the conference. Certification approved by:

• Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)has approved the APDT Conference for CEU’s.
• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Inc. (IAABC) has approved the APDT Conference for CEU’s.
• American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry for Approved Continuing Education (RACE) has approved the APDT Conference program as meeting the standards adopted by the AAVSB for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians CE’s.

If you would like us to submit to your organization for certification, contact the APDT Conference Office at APDT@details2.com, or call toll free 1.866.570.9967.

Conference Policies

Cancellation

All cancellations must be made in writing and post marked or e-mailed no later than September 22, 2008 for a refund. Cancellations post marked or e­mailed by September 22, 2008 will receive a refund less a $50.00 processing fee. Cancellations post marked or e­mailed after September 22, 2008 and no shows, will not receive a refund. Submit your cancellations to the APDT Conference Office in writing using one of the following:

E-mail - APDT@details2.com
Fax - (916) 443-1838
Postal Service - 1507 21st Street, Suite 204, Sacramento, CA 95811

You will receive confirmation of your cancellation no later than 48 hours after it is received by the APDT Conference Office. If you do not receive this notification, you should re­contact the office.

Dog attendee policy

After much discussion and input from conference speakers, attendees and the Conference Committee, in 2005 the APDT Board of Directors established that dogs will not be allowed at our Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show. Service dogs of course, are an exception to this policy and are always welcome!

The number of complaints against dogs attending the conference has grown in recent years. Numerous speakers expressed their concern at the number of dogs under stress. Our conference evaluations were overwhelmingly against future dog attendance. Here are some of the complaints we received:

• Some handlers could not control their dogs during the sessions and at the trade show.
• The crowded session rooms compromised safety for some dogs.
• Some dogs were blocking aisles and emergency exits. Some attendees were concerned about walking over dogs and offended that some owners allowed their dogs on seats, taking up space in rooms with popular speakers.
• Some dogs barked continuously when left alone in hotel rooms and it was difficult to locate their owners.
• There was an increase in owners who would not clean up after their dogs. Over the years, the APDT has had to pay additional cleaning fees to address this issue as we could not depend on all attendees to clean up responsibly. Volunteers have also stepped up to scoop. At a professional conference of dog trainers, this should not be necessary.

Finding hotels that will accept dogs, as well as accommodate our need for larger speaker rooms is becoming increasingly difficult. The hotels we will be using the next two years, while offering many benefits to attendees, do not have environments that are ideal for dogs.

As our conference continues to grow and attract national attention, we want to leave a favorable, professional impression with hotels. We sincerely appreciate and thank all the attendees who have taken such care to be responsible with their dogs in the past. It is unfortunate that a few attendees and their dogs have caused such significant problems.

The APDT Board will evaluate this policy on an annual basis and, should the situation change, we will certainly reconsider asking dogs to attend. For now, in protection of the APDT's reputation, in fiscal responsibility to avoid additional dog-related costs, and for the safety and comfort of our canine friends, dogs will not be allowed at the conference.

Join APDT & Save!

Discounted registration for professional, full and associate APDT members for the Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show is just one of the many benefits you’ll enjoy as an APDT member.

Professional Membership

Professional Memberships are limited to part or full-time professional dog trainers, animal behaviorists and dog training educational personnel who have attained certification from an APDT Board Approved List. Cost: $150 for a one-year membership.

Full membership

Full Memberships are limited to part or full-time dog trainers, animal behaviorists and dog training educational personnel. Cost: $100 for a one-year membership.

Associate Membership

Associate Memberships are open to anyone who has an interest in the field of dog training, e.g., suppliers of goods and services, and related professions. Cost: $100 for a one-year membership.

So join APDT today, SAVE on registration and enjoy the many benefits of membership!

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