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Working Dog Magazine introduces…

The 2025 Working Dog Training Conference and Trade Show: This premier gathering of working dog professionals allows you to stay at the forefront of the industry by offering the finest in training, education, idea sharing, and networking. Set in Nashville, Tennessee – known for its lively culture, rich history, and music scene – this conference offers a world-class experience both inside and outside the classroom.

Our mission is to provide members of the working dog community with unsurpassed training opportunities. Unique classroom sessions connect you with some of the most respected handlers and instructors from around the world. World-class training is your most important asset. Here you learn the skills to manage it.

This conference is geared towards ALL handlers and trainers. (law enforcement, military, search & rescue, detection, service, sport, etc.)

2025 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, June 24th | 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

• ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
  Open from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• LAUNCH PARTY
  Join Working Dog Magazine, conference instructors, industry leading vendors, and hundreds of attendees in the Exhibition Hall from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for an amazing evening of shopping, networking, idea sharing, food, music, and fun.

Wednesday, June 25th | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

• ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
  Opens at 7:00 a.m.
• TRAINING CLASSES & DEMOS
  Classes / Demonstrations | 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  » Morning Break: 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
  » Lunch Break: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
  » Afternoon Break: 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• INDUSTRY EXPO & DOGFEST 2025
  » Trade Show: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  » Industry Expo: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  » DogFest 2025 Public Expo (Part of the Conference): 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  We are thrilled to introduce DogFest 2025, an exciting addition to the 2025 Working Dog Training Conference and Trade Show! Join us in the Exhibition Hall from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for an unforgettable evening featuring meet & greets, special presentations, book signings, shopping, an adoption event, demos, door prizes, and more.

Thursday, June 26th | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

• ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
  Opens at 7:00 a.m.
• TRAINING CLASSES & DEMOS
  Classes / demonstrations | 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  » Morning Break: 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
  » Lunch Break: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
  » Afternoon Break: 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• AFTER PARTY & RAFFLE
  » Trade Show: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  » Raffle Tickets on Sale: 12:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  » After Party & Raffle: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  THE place to be for fun, food, and a chance to win over $30,000 in incredible raffle prizes! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable finale to the conference.

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