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2012 APDT Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show

October 4, 2011

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As you begin to pack and ponder what to take to San Diego, keep in mind that San Diego’s average daytime temperature is a mild 74° and the low averages 61° in October. Below you will find tips to help with your decision making.

Before You Leave Home

Remember to Bring

Business Cards - for networking and to enter the Business Card Contest in the Exhibit Hall.

Business Brochure - to enter the Business Brochure Contest in the Exhibit Hall.

Photo of Your Dog Tattoo - to enter the Dog Tattoo Contest in the Exhibit Hall.

Comfortable Shoes - so you can "conference" and "play" all day and night.

Layered Clothing - you will be more comfortable, meeting rooms can be overly warm or cold.

Light Jacket - for early morning and evening activities.

Extras - sunscreen, sunglasses and bathing suits to enjoy one of the three beautiful pools.

Toiletries - leave perfume and scents at home. Be considerate to people with allergies.

Conference Puppies Should Also Bring

Photo's of Your Dog(s) - phone photos work great.

Copy of Photo of You & Your Dog(s) - for Puppy Photo Wall. Photos cannot be returned!

Airline Baggage Allowances
Most airline guidelines require packed bags weigh less than 40 or 50 lbs. Remember to check with your airline for detailed guidelines and for charges that may apply for checking bags. Most airlines allow one carry-on item such as a laptop bag, briefcase, purse or small bag. Most airlines let you carry a jacket or hand-held items. A purse may be counted as your personal item, so stow it away into your other bag as you go through check-in.

The US Tour Association has guidelines for carry-on and check-in luggage requirements for different air carriers: www.ustoa.com/consumernews/airlinebaggage.cfm

Packing for Airline Carry-On Bags
Pack prescription medications in the original case with prescription information affixed. You will be required to severely limit the amount of liquids you carry on board. You are expected to carry all on-board liquid toiletries in containers smaller than 3 oz. and all contained within one quart sized transparent plastic bag. This includes gels such as lip gloss, deodorant or chap sticks. There are limitations on other objects you may carry on, and what you may check in. Always check the latest TSA guidelines before you leave for the airport. http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm 
 

Hotel and Getting There

Town and Country Resort and Conference Center

500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 291-7131

Driving Directions:
Interstate 8 East (El Centro)

Take 2nd  Hotel Circle Exit and turn left going under the overpass.

Interstate 805 North or South
Interstate 15 North or South & Hwy 163. Exit onto Interstate 8 West (Beaches), exit Hotel Circle and turn right.

Interstate 8 West (Beaches)
Exit Hotel Circle and turn right.

Interstate 5 North or South
Exit onto Interstate 8 East (El Centro) and exit 2nd Hotel Circle exit, turn left continuing under the overpass.

Hotel Parking  
$8.00 per day, APDT parking rate for hotel guests.
$4.00 hourly, not to exceed $16.00 a day for non-hotel guests.

Ground Transportation to & from Airport

Shuttle Services

Cloud 9 Shuttle / Super Shuttle (800) 9.SHUTTLE (974-8885)
Save $1.00 per trip by making a reservation. Call (800) 258-3826 and make sure to mention you are with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference or group code LPVGY. You must have a reservation to get this discount.

Shuttle service available at the Transportation Plazas
Terminal 1 - cross the sky bridge, use escalators or elevators to street level.
Terminal 2 - cross Terminal 2 sky bridge, use escalators or elevators to street level, or use pedestrian crosswalk outside the Terminal 2 Baggage Claim.

Computer Terminal - at curbside.

A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available shuttle, unless you specify a particular shuttle company.

Taxi Rates
$20-$25 per taxi (as many as taxi will hold).

Renting a Car?
There is an Avis car rental on site.  At Town & Country, just dial (619) 291-7131 extension 3838.
 

At the Conference

Conference Registration Desk
Atlas Foyer
All Meetings and the Exhibit Hall are located in the Town and Country Resort Convention Center. Check in at the APDT Conference Registration Desk upon arrival at the conference, you must have a name badge before attending any conference activities. Lines will be long on Wednesday morning, so come early.

APDT Registration - Atlas Foyer

Tuesday, October 11

3:00pm – 7:00pm

Wednesday, October 12

6:30am – 6:00pm

Thursday, October 13

7:00am – 6:00pm

Friday, October 14

8:00am – 6:00pm

Saturday, October 15

8:00am – 6:00pm

Sunday, October 16

8:00am – 3:00pm

Dog Policy
The APDT has 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.

Sign-Up To Be a Border Collie
Border CollieWe need volunteers to help with a variety of jobs at the conference. It is a good way to meet new friends, and to help make the conference a roaring success. Check in at BC Central, look for the blue tent or e-mail your name to APDT@details2.com.
 

If You Need Assistance

Call Toll Free (866) 570-9967
E-mail APDT@details2.com

On-Site Conference Office: Opens Saturday October 8th at 12:00pm PST.  Call (916) 585-3855
 

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INSIDE THIS EDITION

Before You Leave Home
 
Hotel and Getting There
 
At the Conference
 
If You Need Assistance
 

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