IWDBA 2023 – Vancouver Breeders Workshop

The International Working Dog Breeding Association (IWDBA) is pleased to announce the 2023 Breeder’s Workshop “Genetically improving the whole dog”! Various ticket options are now available for purchase below.

• Breeders Workshop Only
  The main event! Held on the 1st and 2nd of May without an optional Wednesday workshop session included. Topics include dicussions on the latest Health research (including hip and elbow assessments, allergies, cardiac and epilepsy amongst others); potty training and indiscriminate relieving; gaiting and structure; conditioning; improving health, behaviour and breeding decisions using EBVs; genetic diversity; measuring behaviour; puppy testing; neonatal care and so much more. Check out the Workshop program for further details.
• Breeders Workshop + Wednesday BCL Workshop
  This workshop will help improve your scoring, consistency and data collection to better improve your dog assessments. Learn about conducting a consistent Walk & Talk assessment for both younger puppies and adult dogs. Practice scoring Behaviour Check Lists from both videos and live dogs with expert guidance and feedback. Check out the BCL Workshop Program for more details.
• Breeders Workshop + Wednesday Reproduction Workshop
  A day to learn of research-driven best practices and approaches to the most common issues faced by organizations that breed working dogs. Topics include Semen collection, analysis, and handling; management of frozen semen; managing broods to promote successful breedings; artificial insemination; and colony management for best reproductive health. Check out the Reproduction Workshop Program for more details.
• Meal Passes
  Available on an as-needed basis for family members who are not participating in the event, but would like to dine at the hotel. Note that meals are included for ticket holders per the descriptions below.