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SUMMARY:Joint ADI + IWDA BCL Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join ADI\, IWDA\, and Guide Dogs Queensland at the 2026 BCL Workshop in Australia! This event is a full three days of learning\, including learning tracks to focus on advanced Handling or Scoring skills based on your needs. And\, let’s not forget\, there will also be plenty of networking opportunities! \n  \nRegistration\nRegister here! \nRegistration cost includes lunches and teas Monday-Wednesday and Monday evening networking social. Bus transportation to and from selected hotels is also included (hotel details below). Register here! \n\nEARLY BIRD $325.00 USD / $455.00 AUD — ends August 7th\nStandard Admission $375.00 USD / $525.00 AUD — August 8th – September 11th\nDay Passes $150.00 USD / $210.00 AUD — Limited Day Passes are available. \n\nRegister here! \n  \nWorkshop Locations\nWorkshop sessions will be held at the Lighthouse church which is across the road from Guide Dogs Queensland. The only sessions which will include crossing the road to Guide Dogs Queensland will be for those participating in tours of GDQ during the Monday evening networking social & GDQ tours. \nC3 Lighthouse Bridgeman Downs \n1910 Gympie Rd\, Bridgeman Downs QLD 4035\, Australia \nGuide Dogs Queensland \n1978 Gympie Rd\, Bald Hills QLD 4036\, Australia \n  \nHotels\nThe 2026 BCL Workshop has arrangements with select Quest hotels. Rooms are first come\, first serve and likely to sell out fast. We recommend you book your accommodations right away. Select from a variety of room options\, supporting single or multiple occupancy. \nParticipants can access a 20% discount on the online rate using the promo code: ADI2026. This code can be entered during the booking process in the designated promo/corporate code field (see image below). Room rate includes complimentary Grab & Go continental breakfast\, secure undercover parking\, daily housekeeping services (excluding Sundays & holidays)\, and unlimited WIFI.  \nNote: the hotels are not adjacent to the workshop event locations of Lighthouse Church and Guide Dogs Queensland. Bus transportation will be contracted for scheduled one-time morning pick-up and one-time afternoon drop-off between the select Quest hotels in Chermside and the event venue Lighthouse Church. The bus ride will be approximately 15-20 minutes. To ensure we book the correct amount of seats\, please indicate on your registration if you will be using provided bus transportation or arranging your own transportation. \nQuest Chermside \n9 Thomas St\, Chermside QLD 4032\, Australia \nQuest Chermside on Playfield \n38 Playfield St\, Chermside QLD 4032\, Australia \n \n  \nTravel Information\nThe best airport to arrive at will the Brisbane Airport (domestic and international are close together). If you wish to take public transport\, you can take the Airtrain and a connecting bus to Chermside. You can plan your trip based on arrival times using the local public transport website or app: Plan your journey | Translink \nAlternatively\, most major rideshare and taxi services are also available in Brisbane – Black & White Cabs\, 13CABS\, Silver Service\, Uber\, Didi\, and Shebah. \nFor those needing a travel visa\, here is the link to the Electronic Travel Authority for Australia. \n  \nProgram Details\nSessions Schedule Link\n  \nChoosing Your Workshop Track\nThis workshop is designed to meet you where you are—whether you are new to the Behavior Checklist (BCL) or looking to refine advanced scoring and handling skills. \nDay 1 is a shared foundation for all participants. You will learn the purpose of the BCL\, standardized definitions\, and how to score consistently and accurately. By the end of the day\, everyone will have hands-on practice and a common baseline. \nDay 2\, during registration you must select the track that best fits your experience level: \nTrack A — Beginners (Skills Development)\nBest for participants who are newer to the BCL or want to strengthen their fundamentals. \nChoose this track if you: \n\nAre still building confidence with scoring and data entry\nWant guided practice with observation and handling basics\nBenefit from step-by-step coaching and troubleshooting\nPrefer a slower pace with foundational reinforcement\n\nTrack B — Advanced Scorers & Handlers\nDesigned for experienced users ready to deepen their expertise. \nChoose this track if you: \n\nAre already comfortable completing full BCL score sheets\nWant to refine nuanced scoring decisions and interpretation\nAre interested in advanced handling analysis and error correction\nAre applying BCL data in training or program-level decisions\n\nDay 3\, during registration you must select between two applied learning tracks based on your role or interests: \n\nBreeder Evaluations & Midway Scoring (focused on evaluations and assessment timing)\nPuppy Development Walk & Talk (focused on early development and observational scoring)\n\nThe workshop concludes with a group session on data implementation and organizational use\, ensuring you leave not just with skills\, but with a plan to apply them. \nIf you’re unsure which track to choose\, a simple rule: If you’re still learning how to score\, start with Beginner. If you’re confident about scoring and want to go deeper\, choose Advanced. \nDue to the specialized nature of these tracks\, you will not be able to change tracks after registration closes. Please ensure you sign up for the appropriate track for you.\n  \nAbout the Presenters\n \nRachel Goldammer is a seasoned consultant with Canine Genetic Specialists\, bringing over two decades of experience in the canine care industry. She specializes in canine reproduction\, whelping\, neonatal care\, puppy socialization\, development\, and strategic program planning. In addition to her consulting work\, Rachel collaborates with the International Working Dog Association and the International Working Dog Registry\, where she develops and delivers educational resources to advance best practices in these critical areas. \nA Behavior Checklist–certified professional\, Rachel is widely recognized as a gold-standard educator with a passion for knowledge-sharing and mentorship. A commitment to building sustainable drives her work\, purpose-bred dog colonies that support working dog programs and improve long-term outcomes. \nRachel holds a degree in Animal Science from Truman State University\, with an emphasis in animal reproduction. She began her career with Nestlé Purina and has since held influential roles with organizations including Dog Inc\, Guide Dogs of America\, Leader Dogs for the Blind\, and Freedom Service Dogs. \nBased in Florida\, USA\, Rachel lives with her husband\, two corgis\, and two rescue cats. \n  \n \nDana Hunter is the International Breeding Cooperative (IBC) Facilitator for Assistance Dogs International (ADI)\, overseeing a collaborative breeding colony representing 75 ADI member organizations. In this role\, she guides breeding strategy and selection to optimize health\, welfare\, and working success while expanding access to consistent\, high-quality puppy supply.  \nAfter spending 12 years as a zookeeper at some of the United States’ leading zoos Dana transitioned to the assistance and guide dogs sector. Prior to becoming ADI’s IBC Facilitator\, Dana managed a breeding colony for a North American guide dog organization. Dana holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology\, is BCL Certified through IAABC at the Teaching Level\, and is a canine nosework instructor who actively competes with her two Labrador retrievers\, June Bug and Aussie.
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SUMMARY:Recent Advances in Canine Emergency Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Drs. Kelly Hall\, Claire Tucker and Kelly Mann will discuss the Veterinary Advanced Trauma Life Support Program (VetATLS; https://vetcot.org/vetatls/)\, the Veterinary Abbreviated Injury Scale (V-AIS; https://www.dvm360.com/view/mitigating-injuries-and-improving-trauma-care-in-animals)\, and Canine Freeze-Dried Plasma Kits (cFDP; https://manteltechnologies.com/cfdp-product-information).\nDate and Time: Oct 28th 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\n\nRegister here:\nNon-IWDA members can register via Eventbrite: click here\nIWDA members can register for free from their member page: sign in and click here.\nAbout the speakers:\nClaire Tucker DVM\, PhD\, MPH\, DACVECC\nClaire Tucker\, a Colorado State University DVM graduate\, completed her rotating internship at VCA Alameda East in 2020 and her residency in Emergency and Critical Care at Colorado State University in 2025. During that time\, she also received a PhD\, studying the dog as a natural animal model for human trauma. She is currently working as a criticalist at Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists and as an adjunct instructor at CSU. She is active in the Veterinary Committee on Trauma and directs the Veterinary Advanced Trauma Life Support (VetATLS) course.\n\n\nDr. Kelly Hall\, DVM\n\n\nDr. Kelly Hall is a tenured Professor at Colorado State University and the Medical Director of the Small Animal Specialty Hospital. Dr. Hall completed much of her veterinary training at the University of Minnesota (DVM\, '98; DACVECC\, '08; MS Clinical Research\, '13) and was clinical faculty there for 14 years. Dr. Hall has a passion for improving trauma patient care through education and collaborative clinical and translational research. She is the Executive Director of the ACVECC Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT) which leverages a multi-disciplinary and multi- institutional approach to improving trauma patient care (vetcot.org). The VetCOT international Veterinary Trauma Center network established a veterinary trauma patient registry that has prospectively captured data on > 74\,000 canine and feline cases and resulted in over 30 publications and growing (May 2025). An additional goal of the initiative is to utilize naturally occurring canine trauma as an efficient and applicable model for the evaluation of new drugs\, devices or interventions on the continuum of medical advancement from bench to beside. Dr. Hall considers herself an educator\, coach\, clinical researcher\, leader\, and strong collaborator. Primary drivers of Dr. Hall’s philosophy\, whether on the clinic floor\, on the basketball court\, in the classroom\, or advancing research collaborations include Angela Duckworth’s research on “grit”\, Carol Dweck’s research on “growth mindset” and John Wooden’s “pyramid of success”.\n\n\nDr. Kelly Mann\nDr. Kelly Mann is the Vice President of Veterinary Solutions\, Mantel Technologies in Fort Collins\, Colorado\, an affiliate faculty member at Colorado State University\, and the President/Executive Director of the International Working Dog Association. He has decades of service and leadership experience in clinical veterinary medicine and veterinary research\, especially with programs and projects directly applicable to US and allied military working dogs. Dr. Mann received his Bachelor of Science in 1986 from Georgia College\, graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 and completed a Master of Science in Veterinary Parasitology. He joined the US Army Veterinary Corps in 1993 and retired at the rank of Colonel in 2013. During his military career\, Dr. Mann was the Director of the LTC Daniel E. Holland Military Working Dog Hospital and served in specialized training and leadership positions focused on military working dog medical care in Department of Defense\, NATO and allied programs. He received a MS in Radiological Health Sciences from CSU\, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology\, and earned a Master of Strategic Studies from the US Army War College. Dr. Mann is a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit and recipient of the Army Surgeon General's 9A Proficiency Designator for professional excellence. His career vision is to support world-class research at the highest level in his profession\, tempered by compassion for the animals and people involved\, and guided by ethical consideration for the health and welfare of each animal. Dr. Mann has a passion for all working dogs and the people they serve.
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