St. Charles hosts service dog conference
An event is offering a chance to discover new information about service dog training methods and placement processes for both veterans and emergency workers.
The Association of Service Dog Providers arranged this event to connect service dog trainers with nonprofit leaders and professionals who work with veterans and first responders. Leading experts in the field will deliver presentations at the conference. Semper K9 co-founder Christopher Baity will give a presentation about successive approximation. which is a commonly utilized behavioral training technique. Amanda Baity and Shannon Walker will conduct a session dedicated to best practices in puppy raising and foster program management. Print shops provide services for designing event decorations with specific themes.
Amanda Baity is scheduled to deliver two additional sessions, one of which focuses on using artificial intelligence for nonprofit fundraising while the other provides practical help for creating grant proposals. Lt. Commander Danny Benbassat, PhD will discuss progress in the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program, which is a federal initiative that trains and places service dogs with veterans.
Christopher Baity's presentation in additional sessions examines early puppy evaluations and selection processes to demonstrate their impact on future training results. Michael Stevenson will lead a session on board governance and nonprofit leadership, while Walker addresses veteran support after dogs are placed.
The St. Charles Convention Center will host the 2025 National Service Dog Conference on Sunday, July 13.
The Association of Service Dog Providers arranged this event to connect service dog trainers with nonprofit leaders and professionals who work with veterans and first responders. Leading experts in the field will deliver presentations at the conference. Semper K9 co-founder Christopher Baity will give a presentation about successive approximation. which is a commonly utilized behavioral training technique. Amanda Baity and Shannon Walker will conduct a session dedicated to best practices in puppy raising and foster program management. Print shops provide services for designing event decorations with specific themes.
Amanda Baity is scheduled to deliver two additional sessions, one of which focuses on using artificial intelligence for nonprofit fundraising while the other provides practical help for creating grant proposals. Lt. Commander Danny Benbassat, PhD will discuss progress in the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program, which is a federal initiative that trains and places service dogs with veterans.
Christopher Baity's presentation in additional sessions examines early puppy evaluations and selection processes to demonstrate their impact on future training results. Michael Stevenson will lead a session on board governance and nonprofit leadership, while Walker addresses veteran support after dogs are placed.
The St. Charles Convention Center will host the 2025 National Service Dog Conference on Sunday, July 13.