2025 IACP Annual Educational Conference Schedule

*Schedule Subject to Change Without Notice*

July 29- August 1, 2025

DAY 01

TUESDAY, JULY 29

DAY 02

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

DAY 03

THURSDAY, JULY 31

7:00 a.m.   Breakfast / Expo Opens

8:45 a.m.   Opening Remarks

9:00 a.m.   KIM BROPHEY
                     Opening Keynote

“The “Good Life” of a “Good Dog” – A Total Welfare Model for the Future of the Pet Dog Industry”

10:30 a.m.  Break

11:00 a.m.   JAY JACK

“Windows Theory: Clear Communication for a Liveable Dog”


12:30 p.m.  Lunch & Learn / Expo

1:45 p.m.  Afternoon Opening Remarks

2:00 p.m.   JENNIFER CARTER

“Unleashing the Power of Nutrition and Rehab”


3:30 p.m.   Break

4:00 p.m.   APRIL GOODWIN, ESQ.

5:30 p.m.   Break

6:00 p.m.   POSITION PAPER WINNER

7:15 p.m.   Paper Plate Races / Expo

7:30 p.m.   Welcome Reception
                    World of Workshops

7:00 a.m.   Breakfast / Expo Opens

8:45 a.m.   Opening Remarks

9:00 a.m.   MICHAEL SHIKASHIO

“From Conflict to Companionship: Resolving Intra-Household Dog to Dog Aggression”

10:30 a.m.  Break

11:00 a.m.   DUKE FERGUSON

“Unleashed Potential-How Personal Development Elevates Professional Dog Training”


12:30 p.m.  Lunch & Learn / Expo

1:45 p.m.  Afternoon Opening Remarks

2:00 p.m.  PHYLLIS SMULAND

“Tailoring Training According to Temperament”

3:30 p.m.   Break

4:00 p.m.  CINDY DOUAN

“Good Vibes Only: Resonating with Canines for Behavior and Bonding”


5:30 p.m.   Break

6:00 p.m.  DR. STEWART HILLIARD

“Pavlovian-Instrumental Interactions”


7:15 p.m.   Paper Plate Races / Expo

7:00 a.m.   Breakfast / Expo Opens

8:45 a.m.   Opening Remarks

9:00 a.m.  DR. MELANIE UHDE

“A Case Against Calm: Why Our Dogs Become Less Resilient in a World of Chaos”


10:30 a.m.  Break

11:00 a.m.   ATHENA HAUS

“Fundamentals of Fun in Search & Rescue”

12:30 p.m.  Lunch & Learn / Expo

1:45 p.m.  Afternoon Opening Remarks

2:00 p.m.   DR. STEWART HILLIARD
                    Closing Keynote

“Science and the Modern Use of Aversive Control”


4:00 p.m.  EXPO CLOSES
                   Silent Auction Items Pickup

6:00 p.m.   GALA
         PAPER PLATE RACES FINALS

DAY 04

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

10:00 a.m.   Face to Face Board Meeting

11:00 a.m.   ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING