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IWDC 2023
- A Behavioral Questionnaire for Selection and Study of Odor Detection Dogs - Presented by Cynthia Otto
- Audeamus PTSD Service Dogs, ACAC Accredited Peer-Support Model for Veterans and First Responders - Presented by Chris Lohnes and Grace Rath
- Audeamus Service Dogs and University of Saskatchewan Research Partnership and Outcomes - Presented by Chris Lohnes & Grace Rath
- Building a Purpose Bred Breeding Program - Presented by Allison Peltier and Rachel Goldammer
- Core body temperature and activity level changes during work and exercise in patrol dogs of the Queensland Police Service - Presented by Jayne McGhie
- Detection of Heterobasidion parviporum scent samples in indoors scent discrimination test by trained volunteer dog-handler teams - Presented by Heli Väätäjä
- Development of a Tool to Aid in the Selection and Pairing of Breeders based on Behavioral Traits - Presented by Jordan Smith
- Early Detection of Heat Stress in Working Dogs - Presented by Andrea L. Henderson
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Breeder's Workshop Colorado 2023
- Breeding Healthy Dogs - Presented by Madeline Zimmermann
- Choosing What to Breed For - Presented by Madeline Zimmermann
- Gaiting - with Doug & Colton Johnson
- Genetic Merit Selection - Presented by Madeline Zimmermann
- Improving Behavior - Presented by Jane Russenberger & Dr. David Roberts
- IWDR: Storing your Data - Presented by Rachel Goldammer
- Keep Data on Everything! - Presented by Rachel Goldammer
- Long-Term Colony Management: Balancing genetic improvement breeding for the whole dog - Presented by Dr. Eldin Leighton
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Breeder's Workshop Vancouver 2023
- "All about the boy" - Semen Collection and Analysis - presentation by Dr. Fiona Hollinshead
- All about the brood - presentation by Dr. Greg Burns
- Behavior Checklist (BCL) Workshop - with Helen West
- Behavioral scoring in Puppy Raising - presentation by Helen West
- Brood and Whelping Concerns - presentation by Dr Greg Burns
- Calculating Differential Risk of Osteoarthritis in Dogs with Low vs High Hip Scores - presentation by Dr Tom Lewis
- Cardiac diseases - presentation by Dr Kevin Conrad (absent); presented by Dr. Kyle Quigley
- Conditioning Program for Dogs Coming In For Training - presentation by Dr Kevin Conrad (via zoom)
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IWDC 2021
- A detailed evaluation of Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) detection dog training and performance - Presented by Edgar O. Aviles-Rosa
- A novel method for the detection of Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) using specially trained canines - Presented by Kat Janczur
- AKC Detection Dog Task Force Program: Working with AKC Breeders to Improve Breeding & Availability of Explosives Detection Dogs - Presented by S Goffe
- Assessing working dog fitness with the Penn Vet Working Dog Center Fit To Work program - Presented by Brian Farr
- Assessment of the Agreement between Fosters and Trainers Evaluating Behavior with the C-BARQ and Behavior Checklist presented by Elizabeth Hare
- Behaviour Assessment and IWDR - Presented by Dr Jane Russenberger
- Breeding Strategies and Advanced Reproductive Techniques to Optimize Production of Improved Generations of Specialized Canines at Three major working dog breeding programs in New Zealand - presented by Dr Fiona Hollinshead
- Development and heritability of cognitive traits in Canine Companions dogs presented by Emily Bray
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IWDC 2019
- A canine thermal model for mitigation of heat strain in working dogs - Presented by C. O'Brien
- Building a better detector dog: Lessons learned and (many) questions remaining to be explored in Auburn University’s 19 years of detector dog production - Presented by P. Waggoner, PhD
- From Puppyhood to Adolescence: Longitudinal Cognition Study at Canine Companions for Independence - Presented by K. Levy
- Genome-wide association studies to identify loci and variants associated with behavioral traits in dogs - Presented by V.D. Marinescu, PhD
- Hyper-reactivity in military working dogs: a report of two cases - Presented by O. Soares, DVM, PhD
- Measuring, and determining factors affecting performance of glycemic alert dogs - Presentation by N. Rooney, PhD
- Neuromotor development in puppies: implications for training and fitness - Presented by B. Pierce, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVP, DACVSMR
- Odour generalisation – theory and practice - Presented by A. Schoon, PhD
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2024 BCL Workshop
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Breeder's Workshop Warwick 2025
- BCL Workshop with Rachel Goldammer
- Anchor at Sea: Breeding for the Whole Dog - presented by Dr Eldin Leighton
- Picking and Managing Breeder Candidates - presented by Madeline Zimmermann
- GDB Whelping Box Fleece and Hip Dysplasia Study - presented by Dr. Kris Gonzales and Lauren Holtz
- The Importance of Longitudinal Behavioral Data - presented by Dr. Dave Roberts (NCSU), Jane Russenberger
- Lifetime Health Data: Critical for Your Decision-Making - presented by Jane Russenberger
- Fighting Cancer with Genomics: Developing Breeding Values to Reduce Hemangiosarcoma Risk and Unlocking DNA insights - presented by Frances Chen
- Discovery of Early On-Set PRA - presented by Glenna Fiddyment
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IWDC 2025
- Unifying the Canine Detection Community: The Impact of Standard Development on Global Practices - Presented by Paola A. Prada-Tiedemann
- Utilizing scent detection dogs in the early detection of Ips typographus damages - Presented by Reetta Kangaslampi & Dr Olli-Pekka Tikkanen
- The Detection of Oil Under Ice and Water by Oil Detection Canines - Presented by Paul Bunker
- Quality Management and Deployment of Mine Detection Dogs: NPA Approach - Presented by Kenan Muftic
- Breeding on a (Shoestring) Budget - Presented by Patrick Glines
- Remote detection - Presented by Jens Frank
- From Laboratory Insights to Operational Efficiency - Presented by Joshua Araujo
- Foundational Skills for Greater Success in the Working Dog - Presented by Jane Madigan
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2024 Webinar Series
- Veterinary Genetics with Dr Angela Hughes
- Optimizing Volunteers for Early Socialization Success with Liz Rote
- Inbreeding in Working Dog Colonies with Dr Eldin Leighton
- Partners in crime - help puppy raisers turn fun policing upside down - with Matthias Lenz
- Improving Digital Processes and Datakeeping for Volunteers and Working Dog Programs - with Dani Prebensen
- Walk and Talks: Beyond the Data - with Jackie Clark
- Building a Healthy Relationship with Your Nonprofit Board - With Laura Edwards
- Identify and Build a Healthy Nonprofit Board – With Laura Edwards
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BCL Webinar Series
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2025 Webinar Series
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Newest Articles
- Breeding Program: Design and Execution Discussion Group
- Repro Techniques Demonstration and Discussion: Examination of the female – presented by Dr Gary England
- Repro Techniques Demonstration and Discussion: Examination of the male - presented by Dr Gary England
- Harnessing the Power of Longitudinal Data in IBC: Insights, Challenges, and Applications - presented by Dana Hunter
- Canine Genetics And Genomics: A Primer - presented by Dr Eldin Leighton
Recently Updated Articles
- Live Demonstration of IWDR's Test Mating Functionality - presented by Dana Hunter
- Breeding Program: Design and Execution Discussion Group
- Fighting Cancer with Genomics: Developing Breeding Values to Reduce Hemangiosarcoma Risk and Unlocking DNA insights - presented by Frances Chen
- Repro Techniques Demonstration and Discussion: Examination of the female – presented by Dr Gary England
- Repro Techniques Demonstration and Discussion: Examination of the male - presented by Dr Gary England