THE NAIA CONFERENCE 2010
The Conference was held at the Crowne Plaza Conference in Aurora, Colorado,
October 2-3, 2010 and was a marvel of information. Subjects ranged from Circuses to Rodeos; from the prehistoric
beginnings of dogs to the effect of behavior on the DNA, to the possible differences that specific hormones have
on altering behavior.
CaRPOC Board Members Florence Blecher, Stormy Hope, Marion Bradshaw and Karen Dembrowski met with other NAIA attendees
and presenters from all over North America. From Friday night's lovely reception through the next two days that
were totally filled with presentations, we took notes, networked, listened and learned.
The 2011NAIA Annual Conference will be in Pennsylvania, in 2011 and promises to be as exciting and informative
as this one. CaRPOC will bring you information as it becomes available.
REPORTS
Bob Wayne, PhD.UCLA professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, discussed
the Domestication of wild canids.
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Jan Aria, Director of Animal Stewardship, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
spoke on the issues of Animal conditioning, training and current best practices used in entertainment and education.
While you read about the elephants, wander around the circus' website. Fun for all the family.
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Ken Ramirez, trainer and Senior VP of animal collections and animal training
at Chicago's Shedd
Aquarium discussed the importance of animal training, its evolution
and it's modern practical applications. Mr. Ramirez is involved with the Moorpark College Teaching Zoo
in Southern California. His fascinating presentation of positive training methods with video examples was riveting.
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Margaret Poindexter,Attorney, AKC General Counsel and Director of AKC inspections addressed the Development of higher standards for keeping and breeding dogs. AKC
field inspectors conducted approximately 5,300 inspections nationwide in 2009. The AKC dedicates nearly $6 million
annually to its compliance programs to ensure the accuracy of its registry and the care and conditions of dogs
raised by breeders of AKC dogs.
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Meg Olmert, documentary producer and author, discussed the Social attraction
and biology of the human-animal bond. Ms. Olmert is the author of "Made for Each Other, the Biology of the
Human-Animal Bond."
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Paul Mundell, National Director of Canine Programs for Canine Companions
for Independence, NAIA Board Member spoke on the hard work, love and science that goes into selecting, breeding,
training and conditioning service dogs. Their website explains their breeding program and more.
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Scott Thomas, Manager TSA Breeding and Development Center's Program, discussed
Future Dog - Maintaining the genes and heritage of man's best working partner. Some great links about this program
are 'The
Puppy Program' and 'The Prisoner Program'
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Thomas Famula, PhD, Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, UC Davis, discussed
How to maintain genetic diversity without losing breed identity in small populations. The goals of breeding are
to mate the best to the best while removing negative health and behavior issues. Research in which he took part
on the Dalmatian'
spots was used as one of many examples of research on genomes and
dogs.
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events as efforts are diverted to protecting our freedoms and those of our animals. It is extremely important to
halt the negative influences of animal rights organizations so that energy can be devoted to all the beneficial
effects that our animals can bring, such as having events that promote responsible dog ownership, etc. like showing
our communities the countless types of work that our dogs are capable of doing.
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