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HelloNiki!
Welcome to PPG's 2023 Homeward Bound summit at the Arizona Humane Society and co-hosted with dog*biz!
As busy professionals, we have limited time and resources, so choosing which conference to attend each year is an important decision. Thank you for choosing to participate in this event!
This is the second time PPG has taken its conference to the West Coast, and we are excited to be hosting you at the Arizona Humane Society, a fabulous organization with whom we share so many values.
For many of us, annual conferences are a busman's holiday—a short vacation where we engage in business activities, network, expand our knowledge, and learn our craft. I always find them highly refreshing and motivating, and I enjoy the opportunity they provide to be surrounded by like-minded professionals with whom I can engage and learn. I also look forward to gaining new tools and resources that I can, in some fashion, use to leverage new business or support more clients and their pets. After all, isn't one of the primary reasons we attend professional conferences to develop our skills and provide new and improved services to our clients?
We have a stellar group of presenters for you across both feline and canine topics. Remember that just because the species focus for a session may be dogs or cats, there is still a lot to be learned that can be expanded across other animal groups. I encourage you to take the time to attend or observe sessions featuring different species and different presenters. You will be pleasantly surprised by the golden nuggets you can pick up!
This year, we have several presenters from the United Kingdom. You may have had the opportunity to see them via virtual sessions or webinars, and some of you may have been lucky enough to enjoy watching them work in person. I do know that you will enjoy their sessions and be left wanting more.
Please stop and say hello, and be sure to network with each other, the presenters, and the Arizona Humane Society staff. There is so much to learn from so many places.
Relax, learn, and enjoy!
Niki Tudge
PPG President
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Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus
1521 W Dobbins Road
Phoenix, AZ 85041
Click the map image or the link below to download a map of the campus. A map is also provided in your swag bag.
Arizona Humane Society Map
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PARKING
Use the customer parking areas along the front and side of the building. Signs will be posted. Covered and uncovered parking is available.
Carpooling and Uber/Lyft are encouraged as humane society customers will be coming and going either for the veterinary clinic or adoptions. If you arrive later in the day and can’t find a parking space, park in the employee parking area near the barn.
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LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND FOOD
Here are some favorite restaurants near Legacy Golf Resort and Arizona Humane Society:
Cocina Madrigal Tacos + Tequila
4044 S 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Pho Laveen Vietnamese Cuisine
3424 W Southern Ave #180
Phoenix, AZ 85041
Mimi Forno Italiano
3624 W Baseline Rd #174
Laveen Village, AZ 85339
Flower Child (a bit farther out, but great vegan options)
100 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
There are lots of choices for fast food or chain restaurants all along Baseline Rd. (one street north of Dobbins) in either direction.
For fresh vegetables, fruits, preserves, pies, etc.:
Amadio Ranch
4701 W Dobbins Rd
Laveen Village, AZ 85339
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LOCAL TIME ZONE
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
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Registration and Help Desk | |
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The registration/help desk is located in the reception area of the Arizona Humane Society.
Registration Desk Hours
Wednesday, November 1
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 2
7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
Help Desk Hours (Post-Registration)
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Help Desk will not be manned during the sessions.
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Summit Facebook Networking Group
Connect with your colleagues and presenters!
Get amazing special offers!
And much more!
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Skill labs are indicated in blue on the schedule. If you are planning to participate in the skill labs, please bring your own reinforcers, clickers, and treat bags.
There are enough skill labs for everyone to sign up for two of them. Participants will be paired up to work with one individual animal.
Sign up for skill labs the day before at the registration/help desk.
The canine skill labs are being held indoors in the Learning Center and outdoors in the canine play area, and non-participant attendees may observe the sessions from designated areas. The feline skill labs are being held indoors, and non-participant observers cannot be accommodated.
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An Evening of Games and Enrichment (for Humans)!
6:30-8:30 PM
The Learning Center
After registering, join your colleagues, presenters, and PPG summit staff for a fun evening of games, enrichment activities, and prizes!
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Food and drinks will be provided. You’ll find two drink tickets (for beer and wine) in your swag bag. Dinner tickets will be handed out at the event.
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
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Lunchtime Cat Chats
1:00-2:00 PM
Have lunch and chat with other people who work with cats, love cats, or are just curious about cats. Your feline-focused summit presenters will be hosting informal chats at lunchtime every day. So grab your lunch and look for the tables designated as Cat Chat. There will be a spot indoors at the back of the Learning Center and a spot outdoors in the food truck area. Join us whether you work with cats or don't work with cats, if you have questions about cats or just need a place to sit and some people to hang out with at lunch!
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Advocacy Division Live Meetup!
5:30-6:30 PM
The Learning Center
Come chat with members of PPG'S Advocacy Division! We'll be sharing information about PPG's advocacy initiatives, as well as answering your questions. You are invited to bring your own drinks and snacks.
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Morning Walk/Run
with Niki Tudge and Judy Luther
6:00-6:30 AM
Legacy Golf Resort Front Desk
(6808 S. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ)
Join Niki and Judy for an invigorating and refreshing morning walk or run along the canal. The route is out and back, so you can make it as long (or short) as you like.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time!
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Treasure Hunt
6:30-8:30 PM
Arizona Humane Society Reception Area
Are you a scavenger, a forager, adventurous? How is your hand/eye/phone coordination? Can you read a map, follow directions, track clues and problem solve details? If you answer YES, then your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to gather your team, coordinate your movements, and use your primal senses to amass the most points in the quickest time to become Top Dog! Teams will have 5 to 8 members and a Team Captain.
Sign up at the registration/help desk!
The treasure hunt will begin at the reception area where your team will be given a list of clues and directions for acquiring points. Earn points by recording the secret code at each clue: "location" clues earn 5 points and "en route" clues earn 10 points. The team that acquires the most points in the shortest time WINS!!
Arrive at the reception area at 6:00.
The treasure hunt will start at 6:30, and teams will be sent off at 5-minute intervals.
Have questions? Need more information? See Sam Wike.
Food trucks will be on site. Bring your own alcoholic beverages.
Please exit the premises within 15 minutes of the end of the event.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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An Evening of Enrichment!
6:30-8:30 PM
The Learning Center
Enrichment Circle
Join Dr. Robert and Karen Hewings on the terrace for a chat about canine scent! Robert and Karen will discuss Robert’s PhD thesis, "Is there a better way? Can humanistic education improve operant conditioning in canine scent detection training?" Download the paper here.
Enrichment Room Tours
Take a guided tour of the Arizona Humane Society’s enrichment rooms led by their Animal Experience Team! Sign up sheet for the tours is at the registration/help desk.
Food trucks will be on site. Bring your own alcoholic beverages.
Please exit the premises within 15 minutes of the end of the event.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Morning Walk/Run
with Niki Tudge and Judy Luther
6:00-6:30 AM
Legacy Golf Resort Front Desk
(6808 S. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ)
Join Niki and Judy for an invigorating and refreshing morning walk or run along the canal. The route is out and back, so you can make it as long (or short) as you like.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time!
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Food and refreshments trucks will be on site daily from Wednesday evening through Sunday afternoon, at the times detailed below. Click on the vendor hyperlinks to view their menus and prices.
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, enjoy dinner and two beverages (wine/beer) on us!
The drink tickets can be found in your swag bag. Dinner tickets will be handed out at the "Evening of Games and Enrichment (for Humans!)" event in the Learning Center.
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FOOD TRUCKS
The food trucks will have a selection of options, including vegan and vegetarian, and can accommodate special dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free).
Lunch (12:00-2:00 PM)
Nov. 2: Lili’s Tacos, PNW Squeezed
Nov. 3: Moshi Moshi, TT’s Dogs
Nov. 4: Bit Per Bite Pizza, Minburi Thai
Nov. 5: Copper State Kitchen, Rosie’s Kitchen
Dinner (6:00-8:00 PM)
Nov. 1: BJ’s New Mexican Eats, Bereisheet 129 Vegan
Nov. 2: NO TRUCKS ON SITE
Nov. 3: Copper State Kitchen, PNW Squeezed
Nov. 4: BJ’s New Mexican Eats, It’s a Guy Thing
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
For the Treasure Hunt and Evening of Enrichment events, you may bring your own alcoholic beverages. Here are some nearby stores that sell alcohol:
Within 2 miles of the Legacy Golf Resort:
Target
2140 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2435 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Within 3 miles of the Arizona Humane Society:
Del Monte Market (small convenience store)
2659 W Dobbins Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
Food City
845 W Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
Frys
2250 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
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Take your photo in customized selfie frames
and post them on Facebook or Twitter!
The most humorous and fun photo, as determined by the judges,
will win a fabulous prize!
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PPG Selfie Frame Contest!
Share with the world that you are a professional who is
Informed by Science, Guided by Empathy, and Governed by EthicsTM!
The frame is at the registration/
help desk.
Hashtag your photo
#PPGSelfie.
Good luck!
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Shock-Free Coalition
Selfie Frame Contest!
Share with the world that you signed the Shock-Free Pledge!
The frame is at the Advocacy Division table in the vendor area.
Hashtag your photo #PPGSummit.
Good luck!
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Jonathan with Professional Programs will be recording all the sessions and skill labs.
Special Offer for In-Person Summit Attendees!
Purchase the full package of recordings on site at the summit at a deep discount.
45+ recorded sessions for only $150!
That’s a $30 savings on the regular PPG member price ($70 savings on the non-member price) and a lifetime investment of only $2 per recorded session. A great value!
After the summit, the price for the full package goes up to $180 for PPG members and $220 for non-members.
Purchase the recordings package at the Professional Programs desk, which is next to the registration/help desk. The link to access the recordings will be emailed to you 7 days after the summit.
Don't wait until it's too late.
Get your discounted recordings package now!
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Special Offers & Discounts
for Summit Attendees!
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Click the button below to get special offers from PPG's summit sponsors, presenters, and corporate partners! |
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Thank You Summit Sponsors! | |
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Julie Naismith - Swag Bag
I help dogs, guardians, and dog professionals overcome separation anxiety with my unique separation anxiety training app, bestselling series of training guides in the Be Right Back! series, Separation Anxiety Heroes private membership, top-rated podcast, certification programs for dog professionals, and free Facebook support groups and resources.
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Business Insurers of the Carolinas - T-shirts
Business Insurers of the Carolinas has been educating and providing insurance coverage for the pet care industry across the United States since 1992. With nearly 100 years of combined experience in providing risk management and insurance to the pet industry, the team at Business Insurers of the Carolinas has worked with over 40,000 pet-related businesses, including pet boarding/daycare operators, pet trainers, groomers, sitters, dog walkers, and retailers. Using feedback from its clients, Business Insurers of the Carolinas refines and enhances its association liability programs to ensure pet care professionals get the coverage they need!
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Canine Behavior Counseling - Lanyard & Name Badges
As a certified dog behavior consultant, certified CARAT assessor, and owner of Canine Behavior Counseling, I am dedicated to helping dog owners better understand their dogs’ responses. Dogs that become overly aroused or fear aggressive, who guard resources or demonstrate confident aggression, are those I can help using a positive, holistic approach. My training programs encompass two comprehensive online training courses, webinars, virtual consultations, and personalized one-to-one counseling.
I also deeply enjoy assessing rescue and shelter dog temperaments to help place dogs with the best possible person or family. Dogs that display self-assured confidence and persistence may be matched as performance dogs. The highly social dog may find a place in therapy work. The less social dog may enjoy being an emotional support dog. The highly confident, low arousal, social dog may be a great service dog to a person in need. The friendly, tolerant dog would enjoy a family to share his life with. Little brings me more joy than to see a dog enjoying a life that matches their personality.
In my spare time, I love to participate in AKC tracking events with my two German shepherd dogs.
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dog*biz - Share Your Wares
Our business is to help you love yours. Whether your dog training business is still in fantasy stage or you’ve been running it for eons, our job is to help you craft a biz that works for you, your clients and students, and the dogs. Our favorite way to help you create a business and life you love is through our THRIVE! group coaching membership program. We open the doors only once per year—and that time is now! We’re offering special entry here at the PPG Summit—come by the dogbiz table to say hi and learn more. We’d love to hear about you and your business.
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Pets for Vets - Share Your Wares
Every year, approximately one million shelter animals are euthanized in the United States, while many of our veterans are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, and/or depression. Pets for Vets founder and executive director, Clarissa Black, created a solution by rescuing and training animals for veterans. Pets for Vets has a unique program model that customizes each match by ascertaining the superpowers of both the veteran and the animal to create a Super Bond® between them. Additionally, Pets for Vets allows shelter animals the choice and agency to participate in the program based on their response to multiple stimuli.
Pets for Vets is looking to partner with trainers and shelters across the country to continue to expand the program. Clarissa has created a generous opportunity for R+ trainers located anywhere in the United States to join her team while keeping a flexible schedule, earning stipends, and receiving professional development opportunities. Shelters can also partner with Pets for Vets by providing animal recommendations based on temperament profiles that match our veterans’ personality and lifestyle profiles. The whole program has positive reinforcement at its core for the animals, veterans, and trainers.
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Dogwise Publishing - Share Your Wares
Dogwise Publishing was founded in 2002 with the initial effort focused on keeping in print books that appealed to dog show handlers and trainers but had been dropped by other publishers. The first few projects went well, so Dogwise decided to expand the publishing business by working with authors to develop books on subjects that were of interest to professional trainers and dog enthusiasts, like aggressive behavior, body language, and new training protocols. Dogwise has had the opportunity to work on book projects with many of the leading experts in the dog world, like Turid Rugaas, Pat Miller, Jean Donaldson, Terry Ryan, and Patricia McConnell. Dogwise continues to operate a retail book business selling a wide range of titles online beyond what it publishes.
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Malena DeMartini - Virtual Sponsor & Swag Insert Sponsor
Malena DeMartini is the world’s leading expert in canine separation anxiety and the author of two seminal books on the topic. Her books and courses have changed the industry standard for working with this debilitating behavior issue.
Our company provides extensive support for guardians whose dogs suffer from alone-time distress. Services range from our online, self-paced course, Mission POSSIBLE, to our comprehensive, individualized, one-on-one daily training. The Mission POSSIBLE online course is extensive in its content and allows participants to ask questions and make comments, which are answered daily. The personalized training for guardians is unparalleled and takes all of the guesswork out of the client’s responsibility.
In addition, Malena DeMartini, Inc. also runs an internationally available educational program for experienced dog professionals looking to hone their skills to work successfully with separation anxiety. The Separation Anxiety Certification Program is about to reach its 10-year anniversary and is the most prominent in the industry. The Certified Separation Anxiety Trainers (CSATs) who have graduated from the program are renowned for their expertise. This extremely comprehensive program is akin to a masters-level course and includes extensive material, individualized feedback on assignments, research review, and considerable video content. The small class sizes provide a rich educational journey, and the learning acquired sets up students for a successful career working part-time or full-time with dogs suffering from separation anxiety worldwide.
Many low-cost and no-cost separation anxiety resources can be found at malenademartini.com.
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DogNostics Career Center - Virtual Sponsor
DogNostics is your affordable, science-based, ethical educational provider, supporting both pet professionals and pet owners. We are different … being different sets us apart. We are all certified people trainers or teachers, as well as highly experienced pet business owners and pet professionals with a wide array of experience and credentials. We are passionate about the future of our industry and the development of those who practice within it. We love what we do and helping others achieve their goals. At DogNostics, we provide education that is fun, easy to access, and affordable!
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Linda Michaels - Meet the Author & Swag Bag Collateral
Linda Michaels, M.A. psychology, has seized the moment, embedding the do no harm ethic into dog training. Her landmark book, The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook Featuring the Hierarchy of Dog Needs, provides scientifically endorsed training and behavior advice designed for both new and seasoned dog-related professionals, and pet parents too. This handbook includes topics such as nutrition, veterinary and grooming visits, aggression treatment plans, separation anxiety treatment plan, training secrets, good manners, and basic skills. Do No Harm has exclusive products with the Do No Harm Dog Training (trademarked) logo, including t-shirts, hoodies, dog bandanas, mugs, the Hierarchy of Dog Needs poster, and a lot more! The Do No Harm Facebook group community is now more than 75,000 members strong, providing force-free behavior advice from an array of expert moderators across the globe. Join us!
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Truly Force Free Animal Training - Meet the Author
Truly Force Free Animal Training is an online pet training website that offers online educational webinars and online courses for pet professionals and continuing education, as well as pet owners. Our mission is to spread knowledge and education for the humane, force-free treatment of all animals … with empathy and compassion.
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Will Bangura - Meet the Author
I am a certified behavior consultant and author, and my book is Taming the Treasure Keepers, the only textbook ever written on resource guarding. The book is 304 pages of all science- and evidence-based solutions.
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Summit Terms & Conditions | |
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LIABILITY RELEASE AND WAIVER
Your attendance at the event hosted by the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is confirmation that you agree to the liability release and waiver detailed on the Registration Terms page on the event website. This page is also linked at the bottom of the Summit Registration Form you completed when registering for the summit.
AMENDMENTS
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) reserves the right to amend any part of the event format, agenda or program if necessary at any time. If a speaker or presenter cannot attend or participate in the event due to unforeseen reasons or reasons beyond the organizer's control, then an appropriate qualified new speaker/presenter will be appointed where possible. Any room/presenter changes will be advised as soon in advance as is possible.
VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
PPG will document the event by taking photos and/or videos of many of the sessions and activities. By registering/attending the event, you authorize the use of your likeness on PPG’s websites and social media and in any information or promotional materials developed for or by PPG.
Attendees are not permitted to take photos or use audio/video recording devices during any of the educational sessions—all of this material is copyrighted. However, attendees may take photos and videos at social events/activities. Please only take photos and videos of yourself and your friends, if they approve. You are not permitted to takes photos or videos of others without their permission.
All sessions will be recorded and attendees will be able to order the recorded files during the event at an exclusive discounted rate. Go to the Professional Programs desk next to the registration/help desk for more information. The recordings will also be available for purchase after the summit. See the “Session Recordings for Purchase” area of the summit guide for details.
INFORMATION
Any information supplied by PPG in relation to the event is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief, but cannot constitute any warranty or representation. Any inaccuracy, mistakes or omission in such information shall not entitle any sponsor or attendee to cancel their order or registration. All information and data relating to the event is the copyright of PPG and cannot be passed on to any third party for any purpose.
CANCELLATION
PPG reserves the right to cancel events wholly or in part in case of an insufficient number of participants, program cancellations, organizational reasons, changes of availability of speakers, force majeure or other unforeseeable events that render the execution of the event impossible and/or not worthwhile or that would lead to the organizer incurring unreasonable expenses in executing the event. The organizer shall immediately inform participants of such changes.
REFUNDS
Refunds are not available unless there is an event wait list and your spot can be sold.
PETS AND SERVICE ANIMALS
Pets are not allowed at the Arizona Humane Society. Service animals are permitted in the public areas for people with disabilities.
CONTACT
Event staff will be on hand to assist you with any inquiries. You can identify them by their PPG staff T-shirts. If you are unable to locate a staff member, please go to the help desk in the reception area of the building.
SOCIAL MEDIA
PPG will be posting regular updates and photos throughout the event. Look for #PPGSummit #PPGSelfie on Facebook and Twitter - join us by using the same hashtag on your posts.
PRESENTATION SLIDES AND HANDOUTS
Presentation slides and handouts are being made available electronically in advance to give attendees the opportunity to print out useful materials prior to the event. The files will be available until November 13. You can find them in this Google Drive folder.
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PPG's 2023 SUMMIT
Arizona Humane Society, Phoenix
November 1-5, 2023
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