As a Certified Vet Tech with special interest in behavior and training, I especially loved the videos from Justine Schuurmans and Kim Brophey. Both of their videos are extremely helpful and especially insightful in giving us the chance to look at the relationship between people and dogs in a whole different way. I think every Veterinary Technician should see these videos by Schuurmans and Brophey. Ms Schuurmans' video can help us counsel clients with small children in how to build a true bond between the child and the dog. Also a way to teach the child to have respect for the dog - and all animals. Ms Brophey's video gave us the chance to change our perception of the dog's ability to learn, to engage and actively participate in the things happening to them (like a vet visit). Giving them the choice to allow themselves to be handled is HUGE. And it's something, sadly, I don't think many technicians really consider. Which is why so many dogs have such a fearful or anxious response when at the vet. Even low stress handling and fear-free training don't come out and give the dog permission to CHOOSE to engage. And they don't stress the dog's autonomy the way Ms Brophey does. I also watched her TED talk....amazing!

Very much enjoyed the presentations. Especially those by Amanda Gagnon and Julie Case. Amanda's version of playing red light (wait), green light (let's go) to help build impulse control as well as reinforcing polite leash walking is a great take home message and easily implemented. Julie's videos on puppy stimulations and socialization as well as her working dogs videos help us keep in mind the resiliency of dogs and the enjoyment of having a job. Would recommend the Summit to any pet parent or pet professional.

For day 2 while I learned a lot I would say Justine Schuurmans was my favorite. Just recommended it to my niece who is dog sitting and I think this will help her a lot.

Enjoying my listening and picking up more tips to help me improve with my clients. I would recommend this summit to anyone who is interested in dog training and owning , need to educate more dog owners to the fact that you do need a diagnosis from a vet to confirm they are not in pain and not race puppies about whilst they are young and let there growth plates enough time to close. This will then stop problems in the future. Really glad I signed up to it. Good job Ian kelly and Jamie along with team from pet summits.