T. 27993370 | liga@myperfectdog.lv
(Trainings: P.-S. 9AM-9PM, contact us: 9AM-6PM)
LOCATIONS:
RĪGĀ, JŪRMALĀ, IKŠĶILĒ, JELGAVĀ AND AFTER REQUEST OTHER CITIES
T. 27993370 | liga@myperfectdog.lv
(Trainings: P.-S. 9AM-9PM, contact us: 9AM-6PM)
LOCATIONS:
RĪGĀ, JŪRMALĀ, IKŠĶILĒ, JELGAVĀ AND AFTER REQUEST OTHER CITIES
Fear, reactivity, and aggression are among the most misunderstood - and often feared - behavioral challenges in dogs. Behind every reactive bark or aggressive lunge is an animal trying to cope with its environment, emotions, and past experiences.
This conference will bring together dog behavioural specialists, trainers, veterinarians, researchers and dog guardians who are united by a common goal: to better understand the roots of these behaviours and explore effective, compassionate, and science-based approaches to prevention, intervention, and support.
Through expert presentations, practical workshops, and open dialogue, we aim to deepen our knowledge, challenge outdated myths, and empower those who work with dogs to create safer, calmer, and more humane outcomes - for both dogs and people.
Let’s reframe fear and aggression not as problems to suppress, but as signals to understand.
WELCOME - AND THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THE CHANGE!
26-28 SEPTEMBER, 2026
8:00-17:15
Riga Islande Hotel, Ķīpsalas iela 2, Riga (First 2 days) / Near Piņķi (3rd day), Latvia
P.S. The conference will be held in English.
SPEAKERS AND LECTURE TOPICS
You can find more information about speakers and their lectures by clicking on the links below:
1.
"Listening to Dogs: Ethics, Emotions and Respecting their Choices"
Marina Gates Fleming TR IDTE from Belgium 
2.
“A Pain in the Neck: How Does Pain Affect Dog Behaviour”
Amber Batson from UK 🇬🇧
3.
“Sick as a Dog: How Does Disease Influence Behaviour”
Amber Batson from UK 🇬🇧
4.
"Why I never use treats when working with fear, anxiety, reactivity or aggression"
Linda Rugaas from Norway 
5.
"Working with Big Emotions in Dogs: Where Applied Zoopharmacognosy Meets Thoughtful Training"
Jenny Golsby from Australia 🇦🇺
6.
Workshop: “Sniffer workshop for boosting self confidence, and for fun!”
Anna Lill Kvam from Norway 🇳🇴
7.
"The Role of Species-Appropriate Nutrition in Behavioral Health"
Auriane Hurtes from France 🇫🇷
8.
"Social Walks as Part of the Solution"
"Smiling Leash" team
9.
"Big feelings, big dogs, big cities: how to apply Turid’s approach to walking in the real world?"
Neta Vasilyeva from Israel 🇮🇱
10.
“Community Feels – the secret lives of community dogs in Greece”
Liz Drury from Greece 🇬🇷
EARLY BIRD PRICE (13.04.-13.07.2026.)
Standard prices will increase by 5% starting from July 14, 2026.
The conference participation fee includes lectures, conference materials, a welcome drink, snacks, coffee, water, and juice during breaks.
A confirmation email with a summary of your registration and payment details will be sent within 48 hours after completing the registration form!
The conference will be held in English.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM AND PLANNED SCHEDULE
All lectures will be held in English.
(We reserve the right to make minor changes to the program.)
DAY 1
8:00 - 9:00 Registration and Networking
9:00 - 9:15 Opening & technical information
9:15 - 10:30 Marina Gates Fleming: "Listening to Dogs: Ethics, Emotions and Respecting their Choices"
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 12:00 Amber Batson: “Sick as a Dog: How Does Disease Influence Behaviour”
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 - 14:15 Amber Batson: “A Pain in the Neck: How Does Pain Affect Dog Behaviour”
14.15 - 14:30 Coffee break
14:30 - 15:45 Linda Rugaas: "Why I never use treats when working with fear, anxiety, reactivity or aggression"
15.45 - 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 - 17:15 Neta Vasilyeva: "Big feelings, big dogs, big cities: how to apply Turid’s approach to walking in the real world?"
17:15 Networking & End of the Day 1.
DAY 2
8:00 - 10:00 Annual General Meeting for PDTE members
10:00 - 11:15 Jenny Golsby: “Working with Big Emotions in Dogs: Where Applied Zoopharmacognosy Meets Thoughtful Training” (Online via "ZOOM")
11:15 - 11:45 Coffee break
11:45 - 13:00 "Smiling Leash" team: "Social Walks as Part of the Solution"
13:00 - 14:15 Lunch break
14:15 - 15:30 Auriane Hurtes: "The Role of Species-Appropriate Nutrition in Behavioral Health"
15:30 - 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 - 17:00 Liz Drury: “Community Feels – the secret lives of community dogs in Greece”
17:00 Networking & End of the Day 2.
DAY 3
FULL-DAY WORKSHOP with Anne Lill Kvam
I WANT TO JOIN!
CONFERENCE SUPPORTERS
About ‘'My Perfect Dog’'
"My Perfect Dog" is an organisation that represents a great and harmonious relationship between the dog and his care-taker, where the care-taker is educated while the dog is understood and properly cared for, socialised and trained, based on ethical, natural and motivational training for dog.
"My Perfect Dog" offers training for dogs and their care-takers, dog behaviour consultations, social walks for dogs as well as theoretical and practical seminars for dog care-takers.
Contact us
+371 27993370
liga@myperfectdog.lv
Follow "My Perfect Dog"
