Welcome to the 2025 IACP Annual Educational Conference!
Join us at the 2025 IACP Annual Educational Conference in Savannah, Georgia through July 28th – August 1st!
Attending an IACP conference gives you 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. 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!
The 2025 Conference has an amazing line-up of expert speakers who bring knowledge that is unmatched in the industry. 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!
In addition to an incredible schedule of learning, our conference offers an unsurpassed networking opportunity where you can connect with other industry professionals who share your same passion. The conference also hosts our annual paper plate races and other interactive events that make this an event you won’t want to miss!
Pre-Conference
Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Day 1
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Day 2
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Day 3
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Day 4
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Our Incredible Speaker Lineup!
Dr. Stewart Hilliard
Dr. Stewart Hilliard, a pioneer in dog training and breeding since 1979, introduced Belgian Malinois to the U.S., helped establish French Ring Sport, and spent decades aiding dog owners with behavior challenges. With a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience, he now manages the 341st Military Working Dog Breeding Program and leads the Kynology lecture series to advance education for dog trainers.
Michael Shikashio
Phyllis Smuland
Jennifer Carter
Jennifer Carter is an accomplished author, certified canine nutritionist, and certified NACSW K9 Nosework instructor. She travels nationwide offering canine nutrition seminars, nosework classes, and Canicross clinics, including hosting Virginia’s first Canicross race with 135 human-dog teams. She is also writing a book on the role of nutrition in dog rehabilitation.
Dr. Melanie Uhde
Kim Brophey
Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is an applied ethologist whose trademarked Dog L.E.G.S.® model provides a groundbreaking framework that simplifies scientific principles for understanding pet dogs’ behavior.
Jay Jack
Jay Jack, founder of GRC Dog Sports, is a renowned expert in biological fulfillment and relationship-based training, celebrated worldwide for his effective, scientific approach to play and behavior rehabilitation, remarkable teaching skills, and his wit, humor, and integrity in dog training.
Cyndy Douan
Come Join Us at the Hyatt Regency in Charming Savannah, Georgia
The IACP is excited to announce the 7th Annual Dick Russell Paper Plate Recall Races
There is an entry fee of $25 to enter yourself and your dog. The competition will be held in a bracket format. Spectators are encouraged and welcome to attend all races. Every race will be a best out of three elimination race. There are no weight classes and no breed restrictions.
RULES All dogs must be able to follow through with all of the following commands:
- Sit or down
- Stay
- Go to target
- Recall
Any dog that doesn’t show up for its race time is disqualified. No ecollar is usage allowed. First dog to target and recalled to sit, wins. (Dogs must cross finish line and come to a complete sit.)
Note: All races will be videoed for photo finishes.
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