From the Kennel Club:-
We thought you would like to know that bookings for the Scheme’s Annual Event 2016 are now open to all canine professionals and those considering a career with dogs, and we would love for you to join us!The event offers interesting and informative seminars, through theory-based sessions and practical workshops catering for a wide range of canine-related professions and interests.
We have an impressive line-up of speakers and sessions, which includes:
- Professor Steve Dean: BVetMed, MRCVS, DVR – from the perspective of a veterinary surgeon Professor Dean will look at how we translate health and welfare theories to the dog, and what the average dog owner can do to ensure health and welfare can be assured.
- Stephen Jenkinson: MSc Countryside Management – will be speaking on how you can advise and train clients to have happy and healthy walks, and provide guidance to Commercial dog walkers on practical, legal and welfare challenges.
- Dr Jacqueline Boyd: Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, BSc (Hons), MSc Animal Nutrition, PhD Genetics – covers one of the most hotly debated topics in the dog world – diet and nutrition, and considers their impact on the health and welfare of the dog.
Pam Mackinnon: Founder Talking Dogs Scentwork® – will be leading a fantastic practical session on Scentwork, looking at the theory of the discipline and even giving you the opportunity to have a go and find your chosen scents with your dog!
Full details can be found on the KCAI website