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SUMMER CONFERENCE
2025:
Rescue Superheroes

WAITANGI WEEKEND
8th-9th February, 2025


Kiwi Vet Behaviour 
584 Great South Road, Ellerslie

Join us Waitangi 2025 to discuss compassionate ways to support both animals and humans in rescue environments.

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Navigating the minefield of advice around fear, anxiety and aggression. You'll learn techniques and better understand animal behaviour to unlock the key to building confidence and improve overall outcomes.

 

If we understand the scientific principles and awareness of our moral obligations to animals in our care, we can truly help rescue animals and guardian's to live happier and healthier lives.

Debbie Jacobs CPDT-KA, RBT

Guest Speaker

Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Registered Behavior Technician. Debbie uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to assess problem behaviors and formulate management and training plans to increase appropriate behaviors and decrease unwanted ones.

 

Debbie is recognized internationally for her commitment to helping animals struggling with fear-based behavior challenges, and educating on best practices in training. Her specialty includes working with animals requiring rehabilitation due to trauma, and transitioning to new homes and environments. Debbie's book, A Guide To Living & Working With A Fearful Dog’ was a finalist in the Dog Writer’s Association of America’s annual writing competition in 2008.

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Debbie's presentation will feature information about why dogs behave the ways they do and the most effective and humane ways to change problem behaviors in dogs. Pet owners, shelter and kennel staff, groomers, veterinarians and technicians, dog trainers, pet sitters, day care staff and anyone interested in dogs will find this an informative and enlightening seminar on dog behavior.

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Our Speakers

Event Programme

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Location

This conference will be held at the Kiwi Vet Behaviour Training Centre, 584 Great South Rd, Ellerslie, Auckland.

Onsite parking is available on weekends. 

​The Centre is within walking distance of train and bus stops, and is less than half an hour drive from Auckland Airport.

Ellerslie has many accommodation options available, several within walking distance of the Training Centre.

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