Our 2020 National Service Dog Conference will be July 20-23 at DoubleTree Tysons Corner. Sign up for our email newsletter to get updates.
Join The Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans at DoubleTree Tysons Corner for our 2020 Service Dog Conference for service dogs trainers and non-profits. This conference will provide an opportunity for professional development, dialogue with VA leadership and VSOs, best practices sharing, and development.
Association members invite all non-members, collaborative organizations, professional dog trainers, and veteran service professionals looking for a better understanding of the veteran service dog industry. ASDPMV’s National Service Dog Standards which were established in November 2016 and are available for download at www.servicedogs4vets.org. Many networking opportunities available.
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For sponsorship information please email amandabaity@servicedogs4vets.org
2020 ASDPMV Service Dog Conference Service Dog EtiquetteWelcome and thank you for attending the 2020 ASDPMV Service Dog Conference. While
attending the conference please be advised that the following service dog etiquette will be enforced. Only service dogs are allowed in the conference. Therapy dogs and ESA dogs are not allowed access to ASDPMV conferences.
You will be asked to remove your service dog from the premises if they:
Make a mess on the floor
Bite, bark at or jump on another patron
Wander away from their owner
Are disruptive
Etiquette for Interacting with People Using Service Dogs:
Speak to the person, not the animal.
Cooing at, whistling at, or otherwise distracting the dog is not appropriate.
Do not touch the service dog without receiving permission.
Do not offer food to the service dog.
Service dog public etiquette:
The dog must always be leashed and within 24 inches of the handler unless performing a task that requires them to be further away.
Never leave the dog unattended in public or hotel.
The dog must be properly groomed.
Make sure your service dog is appropriately positioned under a table and/or out of the way of foot traffic.
Make sure your service dog does NOT go nose to nose with other service dogs.
Your service dog must keep its attention on the handler, not other service dogs.
Please CLICK HERE to see photos from our 2019 National Service Dog Conference
ASDPMV Member Organizations & Service Dogs for Veterans Influencers
Please CLICK HERE to read a full recap of our 2018 and see photos from American Service Dogs Magazine.
ASDPMV Member Organizations & Service Dogs for Veterans Influencers