Kennel Club To Address Pedigree Health Concerns at Dog Conference
Published on September 10, 2009 by K9 Magazine News Editor · 6 CommentsThe 26th annual seminar and AGM of the National Dog Warden Association will take place on 22nd and 23rd October 2009 at the Strathallan Hotel in Edgbaston, Birmingham and looks set to be a lively event.
Speakers taking to the floor include DDA Watch, DEFRA, The Dogs Trust, the Kennel Club – who will be talking about improving the health of dogs, LANTRA, the RSPCA , Pete Tallack, Dog Advisor to the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) will give an update on the Guidance for Enforcers and Ryan O’Meara Editor in Chief of K9 Magazine, who will speak about how to getter a better understanding of canine behaviour and body language.
Phil Easteal, Environmental Health Manager at Basildon District Council, Surindar Dhesi, Health & Safety Team Leader at Birmingham City Council, Alison Hughes, Head of Food, Health & Safety Torfaen County Borough Council and Dave Griffiths, NDWA Senior Policy Advisor and East Hampshire District Council complete a quality line up from many sectors of the pet world.
Attendance at the seminar is open to all members and non-members of the NDWA including Dog Wardens, Animal Welfare Officers, Environmental Health Officers, Pest Control Officers, colleagues working in animal rescue and anyone with an interest in animal control.
International guests from NDWA’s associate organisation the National Animal Control Association (USA) will also speak about their perspective of animal control and a much anticipated presentation will be about animal rescue during and after the disaster in New Orleans.
There will be trade stands at the conference with exhibitions from MDC exports, Avid Plc, Dog Control Solutions Ltd, Medichem and many more.
The NDWA Awards 2009 will take place during the evening of Thursday 22nd October 2009. The awards will be recognising the outstanding work of dog wardens, councils and others in animal control. Details on the conference and how to book, and nominate for awards can be found at www.ndwa.co.uk
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Wow! what a line up, this should be a really good conference, it has a varied cross section of speakers and topics to be covered.
Wow! Exactly Arthur….
It has been a long while since I’ve been to an NDWA conference. Looking at the line up on http://www.ndwa.co.uk I think I will be booking myself on both days.
What has happened to the NDWA this year? – the whole conference and seminar line up has become something of interest, it seems extremely well organised and on topic on a whole range of issues. I like the fact that there is such a wide range of speakers from across the Animal welfare & control profession.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but is this not the first time that NDWA has been able to get the likes of the Kennel Club & Dogs Trust to attend the NDWA conference? I am particularly keen to note that this is also the first time that I recall the NDWA having CPD hours available.
I am really looking forward to the lively debates that will ensue given the line up & the topics.
Long may the NDWA continue in this professional approach – they certainly have become more professional in their organisation of their annual conference. Well done is all I can say to the NDWA for having such a wide and varied range of speakers.
TG
Hi Thomas,
Thank you for your very kind observations & comments regarding the organisation of this years NDWA conference and seminar.
I have been co-opted by the NDWA committee this year as the Conference & Event Co-ordinator. Its always nice to hear positive feedback. I do hope that you will be booking your place at Conference. I shall be there – do make sure you introduce yourself to me at the event in Birmingham.
Many Thanks
Iris
NDWA Conference & Event Co-ordinator
Iris,
You’re very welcome – I’m sure I’m not the only one to have noticed how much more professional NDWA is becoming! Its good to see that the other bodies out there are now taking notice of the only body to represent the professional role of dog warden.
Will make sure I introduce myself
TG
What a fab line-up!
How did you manage to get the KC to agree to talk about how they aim to improve the health standards in Breeds?
I am impressed at the quality of the line up, I was in two minds as to whether to book my place when I first saw the conference advertised. I shall definitely be booking my place.
NDWA does seem much more professional and right on track with improving the profile of Dog Wardens, especially with the line up planned.
Isobel
Hello Isobel and Thomas,
Thank you for your positive comments regarding the forthcoming NDWA conference in Birmingham. NDWA is extremely lucky to have the exceptional organisational skills and talents of Iris setting up the conference. These skills are clearly shown with the range and quality of the speakers who will be taking part.
I loook forward to meeting you both in Birmingham.
Best Wishes
Neil Burton
Chairman
NDWA