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Our 2008 APDT Conference Blog will help you get ready to canter into historic Louisville, Kentucky, October 15-19 for a fun and memorable experience.  We have a terrific line up of speakers, workshops, social and networking events and of course, the Trade Show.

Check the blog regularly for the latest information on speakers and exhibitors.  Whether you are a conference puppy or an old hand, you will find tips that will help make your conference experience go smoothly.

We'll post information on local attractions and restaurants.  If you have been to Louisville or live near by and have suggestions, please send them on to the Conference office APDT@details2.com.

We look forward to seeing you in Louisville for five days of learning, laughing, networking and shopping.

Ellen Sam
Conference Committee Chair
P.J. Lacette
Conference Committee Vice Chair




Saturday, October 18, 2008

Saturdog Night Live on Friday!

Attendees had difficult decisions to make on Friday.  We started our breakout sessions yesterday which meant we had to decide which of several speakers we listened to at each time slot.  Hard to choose when the line-up included experts such as Grey Stafford, Suzanne Clothier, Karen London and Soraya Juarbe-Diaz and more.  Some of our members took the Louisville Zoo trip or went with Allan Bauman to the Kentucky Humane Society.  A busy day was had by all. And of course we still had to make time to hit the trade show!

To unwind, people headed out to dinner and then back to Ballroom C for "You Should Be in Pictures".  Our conference photographer took pictures of groups of attendees so we'll have memories of the event.  Duffer Schultz offered a wonderful video tribute to Dr. R.K. AndersonThen the "Not Ready for Dog Park Players" performed their version of Saturday Night Live.

APDT President Kellyann Conway transformed herself into "Sarah Pawlin".  We got to see Ian in a variety of roles including "Simon ChowChow" in the APDT Idol skit and Teoti Anderson as "Paula Airedale".  The Beagles offered two songs and we treated to favorite characters like Rosanne Rosannadana and the Church Lady.  A good time was had by all.