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[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

#ADITogether

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

We've loved getting together again, sharing ideas, listening to some inspirational speakers, learning new techniques, and exploring beautiful #Zagreb. We were so lucky to be treated to a wonderful display from the folklore ensemble "Ivan Goran Kovačić". #ADITogether #LifeChangers

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

That's it! Our annual conference is over for another year. A very special thanks to our hosts https://t.co/MhnxajVJJP for their welcome and generosity - you've been instrumental to the success of this year's Paths to Positive Partnerships. THANK YOU SO MUCH! #ADITogether

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

We are nearly at the end of Dr Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers' talk about wellbeing in working circumstances for #assistance dogs. We've all learned so much this week and can't wait to put new ideas into practice, so that we can create more Paths to Positive Partnerships. #ADITogether

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

Time for our closing Keynote Speaker! Dr Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers will address animal wellbeing in working circumstances for #assistance dogs. She is an expert in the #HumanAnimalBond and just the person to set us all on Paths to Positive Partnerships. #ADITogether #LifeChangers

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

Experts from our hosts Rehabilitation Centre Silver and the University of Applied Science in Zagreb sharing the importance of sensory input in assistance dogs work. #ADITogether #LifeChangers #assistancedogs

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

We're coming towards the end of our Conference and we're joined by a team of experts from our hosts Rehabilitation Centre Silver and the University of Applied Science in Zagreb to discuss sensory inputs for clients with disabilities and assistance dog work. #ADITogether

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

We're covering a wide range of subjects at this years's ADI conference - our members @DogsForGoodUK, @HearingDogs @canineorg and Canines for Service all contributed to a very interesting panel discussion on Diversity Equity and Inclusion. #ADITogether #LifeChangers

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

Some fascinating insights from Professor Silvja Philipps Reichherzer into Applied Neuroscience in Interactions between Clients and Dogs. More valuable tools to help our members create Paths to Positive Partnerships. #ADITogether #LifeChangers #assistancedogs

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

#ADITogether

[Martin Diver 🏳️‍🌈 @Diver67Diver]

@adiintl @GarryBotterill @ServiceDogsUK We are living proof of just how amazing this organisation is and what an impact these dogs have on improving lifes and wellbeing. #Veterans
#PTSD #changing2lifesatatime 🐕‍🦺👍

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

Nearly time for our final Conference Breakout Sessions. This afternoon, find out about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion;  Disability, Assistance Dogs & Client Independence; and Techniques for Pre-Whelping, Whelping and Post-Whelping Broods. #ADITogether #LifeChangers #assistancedogs

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

Not all #assistancedogs are purpose bred. Some of our programs work with dogs from shelters and rescue centres and train them to become incredible assistance dogs. @GarryBotterill from ADI member @ServiceDogsUK is telling us all about his amazing rescue dogs. #ADITogether

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

Two more great Conference Breakout Sessions coming up - Working with Rescue Dogs and Planning Production in your Breeding Program. Don't miss these fantastic sessions! #ADITogether #LifeChangers #assistancedogs

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

We are learning so much this morning in the workshop on How Dogs Read Us, given by the brilliant @profDSM from @unilincoln. #ADITogether #LifeChangers #assistancedogs

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

It's the last morning of our 2023 Conference.  There's still time for some great Breakout Sessions - this morning  you can find out about Volunteer Retention, How Dogs Read Us and our International Breeding Cooperative. #ADITogether #LifeChangers #assistancedogs

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

The wonderful Dr Claire Guest OBE from ADI member @MedDetectDogs fascinating all of us with her presentation on What Dogs Want us to Know. #ADITogether #LifeChangers #assistancedogs

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

#ADITogether

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

Time for our last Conference speaker of the day, Dr Claire Guest OBE from @MedDetectDogs. Claire will discuss enhanced understanding for enhanced relationships - helping us further understand our dogs, the world in which they live & their challenges to communication. #ADITogether

[Assistance Dogs International @adiintl]

We enjoyed a very informative presentation by Selina Gibsone from ADI member @DogsForGoodUK on the challenges of measuring the welfare and wellbeing of our dogs. #ADITogether #LifeChangers