Patrick "Terrierman" Burns Expounding on "When Good People Think Strange Things" at the 2012 IACP Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida – April 19th – 21st

Dogs are in trouble because so many good people think strange things about canine evolution, form, function, health, evaluation, and training.

How did so many dogs get into trouble, and what do strange ideas about dogs have to do with the world of canine dysfunction?

How are dogs doing now, and why is there some glimmer of hope on the horizon?

Where are dogs going, and should we -- as advocates for dogs -- be helping dogs go down that path?

During his 2 hour seminar at the 2012 IACP Annual Conference in Orlando, Patrick answers all these questions and more…..he will explore canine history, how dogs are produced and sold today, and how the future of dogs may be shaped by a contentious debate that is ongoing right now in the Mother Church of pedigree dogs.

Patrick Burns is a monthly columnist for Dogs Today in the U.K. and has appeared on ABC's Nightline to talk about the need to protect pedigree dogs from both inbreeding and exaggerated and contrived standards. Patrick is author of American Working Terriers, and his web site and associated blog (Terrierman's Daily Dose) are widely read, and pull few punches. Patrick is one of 11 dog trainers featured in Cesar Millan's latest book, Cesar's Rules.

All are welcome to join the IACP membership for a weekend of educational presentations, hands-on workshops and pet products expo April 19-21, 2012 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld, Florida.

Admission fees vary. There are special rates for animal behavior/veterinary students (must be attending an accredited school) – please contact Martin Deeley or Denise Collins directly to register using these rates.

Conference information can be easily found on our website www.CanineProfessionalsConference.com

For more information: Please call Denise Collins, 2012 IACP Conference Manager at (925) 285-9194, or contact Executive Director, Martin Deeley by phone, (407) 469-2008, or by email iacp@mindspring.com or visit our website www.CanineProfessionals.com.