Read the report for 2020 here:
This seventh symposium was as usual fantastic, with a warm atmosphere and plenty of nice people during the weekend. This year the talks were on a wide range of subjects, from dogs – obviously – to wildlife conservation, and everything a dog owner and/or trainer would like to know about: health, wellbeing, helping them cope and giving them what they really need!
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Read the report for 2019 here:
As ever, the weekend didn’t disappoint. Martin Fischer’s quick recap and update on his team’s research were well worth returning for, and then some. Kirsti Grant spoke about taking our dogs to the groomer’s and the problems she often encounters. She showed us pictures of her fantastic indoor enrichment area, which she has set up specially in a rented space, and videos of dogs exploring it with all the fun that brings. There were some cautionary tips as well. Chiara Mariti presented her research on calming signals and elicited a vibrant discussion on observation/anecdotal findings vs peer-reviewed research. For those of you who weren’t present, you’ll not be surprised to learn that the findings so far confirm what Turid has taught for decades! On Sunday, Stephanie Rousseau gave an inspiring presentation about bringing dogs to work, how to cooperate with colleagues, employers and other dogs and manage the space they work in, and how to keep our dogs happy when they join us at the office. And last but not least, Els gave an eye-opening talk about body and behaviour. It was amazing watching dogs with problems do simple tasks, for example walking or standing on a low wooden plank or beam or navigating the rungs of a ladder on the ground, and to learn how it had helped with some of their behavioural issues because it had brought better proprioception and stability to the body. Stay tuned for the summaries, which you can download from the website once they are ready!
Read the report for 2018 here:
The weather system known as the Beast from the East certainly caught Europe’s attention this year but could not compete with the enthusiasm of the Symposium’s partcipants and speakers. Everyone made it, from as far afield as Australia and Taiwan, even though some were bleary eyed on Saturday. Despite the cold outside, the ice cream dispenser and popcorn machine in the conference lobby were as popular as ever. In addition to good food and beverages, we had the immense privilege of feasting on the know-how and expertise of a great line-up of speakers. It was a beast of a feast!
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Read the report for 2017 here:
Dog lovers in motion
Trotting skeletons, sni ng strings, rotatory characters, a schnu elgarten and plenty of laughs were on the menu for dog lovers at this year’s Symposium. Not to men on the excellent food, helpful sta and great company. Turid again had an extraordinary lineup of speakers with lots of knowledge to impart. This one will be hard to beat!
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READ REPORT 2 HERE
Trotting skeletons, sni ng strings, rotatory characters, a schnu elgarten and plenty of laughs were on the menu for dog lovers at this year’s Symposium. Not to men on the excellent food, helpful sta and great company. Turid again had an extraordinary lineup of speakers with lots of knowledge to impart. This one will be hard to beat!
READ REPORT 1 HERE
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Read the report for 2016 here:
The weekend was a hit from the word Go, and not just because of the free ice cream and popcorn in the conference lobby! The excellent speaker line-up, fascinating topics, friendly atmosphere and good food all contributed to something well worth writing home about. Again. We hit the ground running on Saturday morning with an intensive and challenging presentation that set the tone for the rest of the weekend. And we loved every minute of it.
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Read the report for 2015 here:
Both ends of the leash
One never leaves the Dog Symposium without a burning desire to do more, or better, for one’s dog. This year was no different. The exceptionally high-quality presentations led us on a spellbinding trip through aggression and disease, feeding, tactile stimulation and mental health in dogs, with a look at the human end of the leash as well. We came away well fed, well stimulated, and well laughed.
We hope you enjoy the summary, although it cannot do justice to the depth of the presentations, or catch the laughter or the conversations around the dinner table.
Don’t forget to join us next year with a new line-up of top speakers. The date is 6-7 February 2016, and the meeting will again be held at Olavsgaard Hotel – the place with free ice cream and popcorn in the seminar lobby.
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One never leaves the Dog Symposium without a burning desire to do more, or better, for one’s dog. This year was no different. The exceptionally high-quality presentations led us on a spellbinding trip through aggression and disease, feeding, tactile stimulation and mental health in dogs, with a look at the human end of the leash as well. We came away well fed, well stimulated, and well laughed.
We hope you enjoy the summary, although it cannot do justice to the depth of the presentations, or catch the laughter or the conversations around the dinner table.
Don’t forget to join us next year with a new line-up of top speakers. The date is 6-7 February 2016, and the meeting will again be held at Olavsgaard Hotel – the place with free ice cream and popcorn in the seminar lobby.
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Read the report for 2014 here:
A MEETING OF THE MINDS
It is not every day that things fall perfectly into place, let alone over the entire course of a weekend. The
Dog Symposium 2014, initiated and organised by Turid Rugaas with the help of a very capable team, was
just such an occasion. The talks were stimulating and informative and flowed seamlessly into each other,
creating lively discussions both inside the conference room and outside, where endless supplies of
coffee, ice cream and popcorn helped revive tired minds. Participants also had the immense pleasure of the
occasional contribution from Agnes Vaelidalo’s baby son Oskar (invariably at just the right moment), and an
appearance by Turid’s dog McKenzie outside the conference room windows.
We hope you enjoy the report, which gives a glimpse of the expertise and atmosphere in which we were
privileged to partake this year. Hopefully you can join us next year on 14-15 February, which already has a
line-up of exceptional speakers.
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It is not every day that things fall perfectly into place, let alone over the entire course of a weekend. The
Dog Symposium 2014, initiated and organised by Turid Rugaas with the help of a very capable team, was
just such an occasion. The talks were stimulating and informative and flowed seamlessly into each other,
creating lively discussions both inside the conference room and outside, where endless supplies of
coffee, ice cream and popcorn helped revive tired minds. Participants also had the immense pleasure of the
occasional contribution from Agnes Vaelidalo’s baby son Oskar (invariably at just the right moment), and an
appearance by Turid’s dog McKenzie outside the conference room windows.
We hope you enjoy the report, which gives a glimpse of the expertise and atmosphere in which we were
privileged to partake this year. Hopefully you can join us next year on 14-15 February, which already has a
line-up of exceptional speakers.
Read more