The 2012 IAABC Conference in Warwick, R.I. April 20-22 was absolutely incredible this year.
We had a strong dog track (as always) and fascinating
Parrot, Horse, Cat and Working Animal tracks as well.
The Conference also included a banquet, mixer cocktail party, author book signing, a fabulous vendor room, and hands–on live animal presentations.
Tickets & Registration
Refunds:
Full refunds minus a $25 fee can be issued before March 15, 2012.
After March 15, there will be no refunds.
CEU Info
The IAABC Conference 2012 is pleased to offer the following Continuing Education Units:
Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers Certificants
To receive CCPDT CEUs, certificants must fill out a form at the registration desk.
- Full Conference Attendees (Fri – Sun): 26 CEUs awarded to CPDTs / 17.5 CEUs awarded to CBCCs
- Fri Only Attendees: 2 CEUs awarded to CPDTs / 5.5 CEUs awarded to CBCCs
- Sat Only Attendees: 2.25 CEUs awarded to CPDTs / 6.75 CEUs awarded to CBCCs
- Sun Only Attendees: 1.75 CEUs awarded to CPDTs / 5.25 CEUs awarded to CBCCs
* For questions on why/how CEUs were awarded to CPDTs and CBCCs, please contact info@ccpdt.com
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Certificants
To receive IAABC CEUs, certificants may submit a certificate of attendance.
- Full Conference Attendees (Fri – Sun): 23.5 CEUs
- Fri Only Attendees: 7.5 CEUs
- Sat Only Attendees: 9 CEUs
- Sun Only Attendees: 7 CEUs
Karen Pryor Academy Graduates
To receive KPS CEUs, certificants may submit a certificate of attendance.
- Full Conference Attendees (Fri – Sun): 23.5 CEUs
- Fri Only Attendees: 7.5 CEUs
- Sat Only Attendees: 9 CEUs
- Sun Only Attendees: 7 CEUs
American Association of Veterinary State Boards – RACE
Provider Name: International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Fee/Refund Policies – See “Tickets and Registration” Tab | Course Content and Schedule –See “Schedule” Tab
This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for the following hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Email conference@iaabc.org for further information.
To receive RACE CEUs, certificants must submit an evaluation from, found at the registration desk. The following RACE CEUs are pending approval:
| Date | Time | CEUs | Session Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 4/20/12 | 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM | 1.5 | From Clever Hans to Current Day: Steps You Can Take to Keep Behavior a Science |
| '' | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1.5 | GEI – Gene Environment Interaction Influences Behavior |
| '' | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | 1.5 | Taming the Tiger: Understanding and Handling Human-Directed Aggression |
| Saturday, 4/21/12 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | 1.5 | Understanding the Fundamentals of Animal Assisted Interventions in Clinical Practice: Bridging Research to Practice |
| '' | 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM | 1.5 | A Brilliant Disguise: Illnesses that Look Like Behavior Problems |
| '' | 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM | 1.5 | A Clinic-based Protocol for Solving Behavioral Problems in Exotic Pets |
| '' | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | 1.5 | Number competence in Grey Parrots: Similarities to, and Differences from, Young Children |
| '' | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | 1.5 | Feline Elimination Issues |
| Sunday, 4/22/12 | 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM | 1.5 | Behavioral Relapse in Animals: Mechanisms of Extinction and Response Recovery |
** MAX RACE CEUs for any one person: 12 **
Featured Speakers
Dr. Susan Friedman
Irene Pepperberg
Dr. Sophia Yin
Dr. Nicholas Dodman
Alice Moon-Fanelli
Jesse McClure
Gail Fisher
Dr. Aubrey Fine
Jaqueline Munera
Linda Case
Marilyn Krieger
Holly Sundmacker
Dr. Laurie Hess
Dr. Ruth M. Colwill
Emma Parsons
Brenda Aloff
Gina Phairas
Barbara Handelman
Dr. Emily Levine
Vinny and Liz Catalano
Steve Dale
Jon Luke, Dogwise
Schedule
| TRACK COLOR CODE: | MULTI-SPECIES | DOG | CAT | HORSE | PARROT |
| Time | Thursday, April 19 | ||||
| 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM | IAABC Board Meeting (Newport) | ||||
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Registration (Plaza Foyer) | ||||
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Vendor Set-Up (Plaza Ballroom) | ||||
| Time | Friday, April 20 | ||||
| 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Registration (Plaza Foyer) | ||||
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Coffee & Breakfast (Plaza Foyer) | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM | Presidential Welcome Sarah Filipiak, IAABC President (Bristol A & B) |
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| 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | From Clever Hans to Current Day: Steps You Can Take to Keep Behavior a Science Dr. Sophia Yin (Bristol A & B) |
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| Bristol A | Bristol B | Wickford | |||
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | GEI – Gene Environment Interaction Influences Behavior Dr. Alice Moon-Fanelli |
Brain Dead Fat Cats: Enriching Your Cat’s Life Steve Dale |
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| 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Vendor Hall Grand Opening (Plaza Ballroom) / Lunch | ||||
| Bristol A & Bristol B | Wickford | ||||
| 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | TACT: A Behavior Modification Program For Dogs That Are Fearful or Reactive Toward People Emma Parsons & Julie Robitaille |
Publishing 101:Steps to Becoming a Published Author Jon Luke, Dogwise |
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| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | (Continued) TACT Julie Robitaille |
Taming the Tiger: Understanding and Handling Human-Directed Aggression Dr. Sophia Yin |
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| Bristol A | Bristol B | Wickford | |||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Why Do Ground Work?: Translating Work In Hand To In The Saddle Brenda Aloff |
Clicker Training: When it Works and When it Doesn't Work Marilyn Krieger |
Taking the Work Out Of Paperwork Gina Phairas |
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| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Town Hall: Members Meeting (Bristol A) | ||||
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Attendee Mixer & Cocktails / Vender Hall Open (Plaza Ballroom) | ||||
| TRACK COLOR CODE: | MULTI-SPECIES | DOG | CAT | HORSE | PARROT |
| Time | Saturday, April 21 | ||
| 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Registration (Plaza Foyer) | ||
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Coffee & Breakfast (Plaza Foyer) | ||
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Understanding the Fundamentals of Animal Assisted Interventions in Clinical Practice: Bridging Research to Practice Dr. Aubrey Fine (Bristol A & B) |
It Takes Two: Cats & Dogs in the Household! Jaqueline Munera (Tiverton) |
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| 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM | A Brilliant Disguise: Illnesses that Look Like Behavior Problems Dr. Emily Levine (Bristol A & B) |
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| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Vendor Hall Open (Plaza Ballroom) | Lunch | |
| Bristol A & B | Tiverton | Wickford | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Kranky K9s: Success with classical and operant conditioning Liz & Vinny Catalano |
Bang for the Buck Exercises: A Little Work for a Big Return Brenda Aloff |
The Therapy Horse: Recruitment, Retention and Retirement of Horses Working in the Equine Assisted Activities Industry Holly Sundmacker |
| 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM | (Continued) Kranky K9s Liz & Vinny Catalano |
A Clinic-based Protocol for Solving Behavioral Problems in Exotic Pets Susan Friedman & Dr. Laurie Hess |
From Kennel to Laboratory in Search of a Neurobiology of Operant Learning Jesse McClure |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | A Few Months That Last Forever: The Profound Impact of Critical Periods of Social and Psychological Development Gail Fisher |
Number competence in Grey Parrots: Similarities to, and Differences from, Young Children Dr. Irene Pepperberg |
Feline Elimination Issues Dr. Nicholas Dodman |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Book Signing & Vendor Hall Open (Plaza Ballroom) | ||
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Conference Banquet and Award Ceremony with Round Table Discussions (Bristol A & B) | ||
| TRACK COLOR CODE: | MULTI-SPECIES | DOG | CAT | HORSE | PARROT |
| Time | Sunday, April 22 | ||
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Registration (Plaza Foyer) | ||
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Coffee (Plaza Foyer) | ||
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Current Nutrition Controversies: The Science Behind Feeding Fido and Fluffy Linda Case (Bristol A & B) |
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| Bristol A & B | Tiverton | ||
| 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Behavioral Relapse in Animals: Mechanisms of Extinction and Response Recovery Dr. Ruth Colwill |
Rehabilitative Confinement: Turning Crisis into Opportunity with Clicker Training Barbara Handelman |
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| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Vendor Hall Last Chance (Plaza Ballroom) | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Essential Components of Effective Behavior Change for All Species of Leaners Susan Friedman (Bristol A & B) |
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| Bristol A & B | Tiverton | Wickford | |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Addressing Body Handling, Touch Sensitivity, and Fear Through CC/SD Marjie Alonso (Hands On) |
Crab Races: Breaking Down Successive Approximations to the Nth Degree Lily Strassberg (Hands On) |
2 Little Piggies Push the Ball All the Way Home – Using Treibball to Prevent and Treat Problem Behaviors Casey Lomonaco (Hands On) |
| 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks Sarah Filipiak (Bristol A & B) |
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Crowne Plaza Hotel
1-401-732-6000
801 Greenwich Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
United States
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GROUP CODE: IAA
Use this code for a special room rate $120 per night (plus tax). Guaranteed through March 18th, 2012
Parking is free, open and well lit.
Transportation
Providence - T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority offers transport from downtown Providence to TF Green Airport.From South Station, the commuter rail train Providence/Stoughton Line offers regular service to Providence and limited service to TF Green Airport in Providence. Distance: 2 MI / 3.22 KM South West to Hotel. Complimentary Airport Shuttle. Time by taxi: 7 minutes. I-95 South take exit 12A, make right off ramp, hotel is on right.
Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS)
The Massachussetts Bay Transportation Authority Silver Line offers transportation to and from Logan Airport and South Station between 5:30 AM and midnight.Distance: 62 MI / 99.78 KM South to Hotel. I-95 South to exit 12A, make right off ramp, hotel is on right.
Train (Amtrak)
Distance: 12 MI / 19.31 KM South to Hotel. I-95 South to Exit 12A, make right off ramp, hotel is on right.
Subway (Amtrak)
Distance: 8 MI / 12.87 KM North to Hotel. Take 95N to exit 23 (State St.) Go through 1st set of lights, station is on the left hand side.
Complimentary Local Area Shuttle
Radius 5.0 MI
Airports
Providence's T.F. Green Airport is the closest airport to the conference and offers travelers a variety of airlines and a range of service areas.
Air Canada
Reservations - (888) 247-2262
Markets served (non-stop) - Toronto
Cape Air (seasonal)
Reservations - (800) 352-0714
Markets served (non-stop)- Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket
Continental Airlines/Continental Express
Reservations - (800) 525-0280
Markets served (non-stop) - Cleveland and Newark
Delta Airlines/Delta Connection/Northwest Airlines
Reservations - (800) 221-1212
Markets served (non-stop) - Atlanta, Detroit and Minneapolis/St. Paul
Southwest Airlines
Reservations - (800) 435-9792
Markets served (non-stop) - Baltimore-Washington, Chicago Midway, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale
United Airlines/United Airlines Express
Reservations - (800) 241-6522
Markets served (non-stop) - Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles
US Airways
Reservations - (800) 428-4322
Markets served (non-stop) - Charlotte, NC, NY LGA, Philadelphia, and Washington - Reagan National
IAABC would like to thank all of our 2012 Conference Sponsors.
Full Sponsor:
Premier Pet Products
Premier was founded by pet-people, for pet-people. Premier Pet Products provides safe, innovative and effective tools that help improve relationships between people and their pets.
Day Sponsor:
Comfort Zone
Clinically proven to mimic the pheromones secreted by dogs and cats, Comfort Zone® products work with your pet’s instincts to reduce undesirable behavior.
Break–out Sponsor:
Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior
Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior teaches positive-reinforcement animal training with innovative programs designed for both experienced and aspiring trainers.
Meet–n–Greet Sponsor:
NewTrix Inc.
The NewTrix dog halter is guaranteed to make walking your dog a comfortable experience. It is not a muzzle. It is a tool to make dog training and dog walking a simple, safe and fun experience for everyone.
Dogwise.com brings you the largest selection of cutting-edge information on living, loving, and working with dogs available anywhere.
dog∗tec is a full-service business and marketing support organization for the dog pro industry, offering business tools and services tailored to dog professionals, workshops, and more.
FitPAWS® Canine Conditioning Equipment can be used for core strengthening, increased range of motion and flexibility, sensory stimulation, and balance.
Jack's Snacks specializes in gourmet dog treats, made with love and using only the finest, all natural ingredients (a lot of which are organic) with no additives or preservatives.
Operation Socialization™ is a membership organization of professional dog trainers and dog-friendly businesses that facilitates safe, early and effective puppy socialization.