Special Events
Keep a full and fun schedule at this year’s conference with a range of activities for everyone!
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REGIception
As you pick up your conference badge, join us for fun and prizes during REGIception. Enjoy light appetizers and beverages as you meet and mingle with attendees!
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Celebrate the opening of the Exhibit Hall with a grand reception on Wednesday, October 18. Network while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and specialty drinks.
Tug Toy Making
Pick up a kit at conference to make a tug toy, benefiting the local humane society! All materials provided by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
Demo Area/Trick Training
Watch as fabulous trainers demonstrate live trick training. Also, learn how to improve your canine's fitness level and/or solve problem behaviors in the home.
Yappy Hour
We celebrate the 2023 conference and the closing of the Exhibit Hall with the Yappy Hour Closing Reception.
APDT Foundation Silent Auction
Bid on exciting dog related auction items and assist the Foundation in raising money for its educational programs.
Business Card and Brochure Contest
Bring your business cards and brochures to enter our contest. Winners are featured in the APDT magazine, Chronicle of the Dog.
Author Signing
Many speakers at the APDT conference are also authors. Don’t miss your chance to get your book signed at conference!
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R+ Tickets
Click it with a ticket! When you see someone doing something you like at conference, enter them into our drawing with an R+ ticket!