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March
7 & 8, 2026

​Our 6th annual Modern Ethical Training Conference for canine professionals brings together world renowned trainers & behaviorists from Europe & the U.S.​​​

 

20 CEUs​​

CCPDT/IAABC

Whether you watch the Live Broadcast or the Recordings!​

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7 Inspiring Speakers Including:

Dr. Ian Dunbar

(An originator of positive-reinforcement training and co-founder of the APDT.)

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Kathy Sdao

(World renowned animal behaviorist & original faculty member of Karen Pryor's Clicker Expo.)

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Dr. Kristina Spaulding

(Author of "The Stress Factor in Dogs & leading Animal Bio-Psychologist.)​​​

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program

speakers & sessions

The 6th Annual MET Conference is a virtual, global event featuring leading dog trainers who share practical tools, science-based insights, and innovative strategies that participants can immediately apply to their professional or personal dog training work.​

Participate in the live broadcast or watch the recordings afterwards anytime, anywhere on any device & earn CEUs

Markéta RybáÅ™ová

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Brave:

A Comprehensive Approach to Canine Fear!

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2025

12 AM PST , 1 AM Mountain,

2 AM Central & 3 AM Eastern

Stano Farkaš

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From Stress to Co-operation. Making Vet Visits Fear and Stress Free!

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2025

3:30 AM PST , 4:30 AM Mountain, 5:30 AM Central & 6:30 AM Eastern

Dr. Ian Dunbar

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5 Crucial Concepts for Successful Canine Training!

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2025

6:15 AM PST , 7:15 AM Mountain, 8:15 AM Central & 9:15 AM Eastern

Kathy Sdao

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Transforming Triggers into Cues, from Upset to Upbeat!

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2025

9 AM PST , 10 AM Mountain, 11 AM Central  & 12 PM Eastern

Maria Hense

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Developemental Trauma, Attachement Disorder and Hyperactivity!

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025

1 AM PST , 2 AM Mountain,

3 AM Central & 4 AM Eastern

Kristina Spaulding

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Beyond Behavior: The Science and Practice of Emotional Regulation!

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025

4:30 AM PST , 5:30 AM Mountain,

6:30AM Central & 7:30 AM Eastern

Sonia Fathering

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Practical Protocols: Taking the Bite out of Resource Guarding!

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025

6:45 AM PST , 7:45 AM Mountain,

8: 45 AM Central & 9:45AM Eastern

Kathy Sdao

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Practical Premack: Maximize the Power of Positive Reinforcement!

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025

9:30 AM PST , 10:30 AM Mountain,

11:30 AM Central & 12:30 PM Eastern

q & a

Which language are the presentations in?

All presentations are either given in English or are professionally translated to English in real-time. Presentations given in English are: Dr. Ian Dunbar, Kathy Sdao, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Sonia Fetherling & Maria Hense. Presentations given in Czech & translated are: Stano Farkaš & Markéta RybáÅ™ová.

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How I watch the live broadcast?

The conference uses its own professional broadcasting platform (not Zoom) that is accessible through any web browser. To participate in the live sessions or watch the recordings, simply come back to this program page after registration is closed, and you will find a link to log-in. You will also receive a link via email to participate in the live broadcast and watch the recordings afterwards.

 

What are the local times for the live sessions?

The local times for the live sessions are listed in the program details. Because the conference is in Europe, some of the live sessions take place at inconvenient US local times. but you will have 6 months of access to the recordings.

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How do I watch the recording?

Participants have access to the recordings for 6 months & can earn CEUs whether they make the live sessions or not.  So don't worry if the live broadcast doesn't work for you, watch all sessions at anytime on any device after the live broadcast. Recordings will be available approximately 5 days after the live broadcast.

 

How about CEUs?

The program has been awarded 20 CEUs by CCPDT & IAABC. Please provide your CCPDT member number at registration and it will be submitted on your behalf. For IAABC you will receive CEU upload instructions. 

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Refunds:

We offer a full refund for any reason up to the 72 hours before the first live broadcast, March 5, 2026! Simply email us at info@puppyworks.com and request a refund.

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What If I need Help Logging In?

​​If you experience any issues logging into the live broadcast or later accessing the recordings, we have our IT team standing by to assist you. Please email your Help Request to fetch@metconference.com.

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registration

EARLY BIRD RATES 

Valid through February 1, 2026

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Individual: $125/person

($150 regular rate)​​

Groups 4+: $105/person

($130 regular rate)

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