The Speakers
In Line K9
Josh Rowlands
Josh, the founder of In-Line K9, possesses dual expertise in the realm of pet and canine training. With a passion for communication in pet-owner relationships, Josh provides training to beloved pets and their owners to create bonds that last a lifetime. His unique talents equally support military and law enforcement agencies, where he offers strategic consultation on tactical canine integration and interior close quarter combat.
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RD&D Services
Jeff Burns
Jeffrey Burns is a dedicated public safety professional who has served in law enforcement for an impressive 23 years, notably in his specialized roles as a canine handler and HRD detection specialist.
With 12 years of experience in handling police canines, Jeffrey has developed valuable skills in utilizing these remarkable animals for effective law enforcement operations.
Additionally, Jeffrey has also excelled as an advanced level drone pilot, utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance operational search efficiency and effectiveness. He also brings with him prior experience in frontline policing, tactical operations, and military service.
Red Barn Event Centre
Danielle LeVangie
A certified high school educator, Danielle is the founder/owner of the Red Barn Event Centre where she is actively involved in leading her team and coaching students. Danielle is very passionate about force free, science-based dog training and helping families bring out the best in their dogs. She has been competing in dog sports since 1992 and is a licensed Agility and Road Trial judge, A breast cancer survivor she founded Barking4Boobies.com and was the Run Director for the Barrie/Orillia CBCF CIBC Run for the Cure for several years. She also volunteers large amounts of time to various dog and youth sport clubs and fundraises for other charities. A mother of four teenagers, she enjoys spending time with family, training, showing, trialing, breeding and hiking with her dogs.
Arnold Crescent Animal Hospital
Dr. Fab Terable
Dr. F. Tarable graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, receiving his degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1996. He has a special interest in surgery, apiculture and has many years of experience in general medicine. Dr. T is an avid bee keeper and is very involved in the bee keeping community. He has four children and in his free time, he enjoys country life, and going to their various activities including horseback riding, dance and baseball.
Working K9 Academy
Tony Pallotta
With over 25 years of experience, Tony Pallotta is a prominent figure in the dog training industry. Starting in 1993, he initially focused on obedience training but soon discovered his passion for continuous learning and improvement. His journey led him to specialize in Schutzhund, where he excelled as a handler and decoy. However, he identified missing elements and embarked on a quest to prepare dogs for real-world protection sports, challenging both handlers and dogs in unscripted scenarios.
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Tony's pursuit of expertise took him to Italy, where he collaborated with Renzo Zolli and expanded his skill set through international training partnerships. His journey continued in the Netherlands, where he worked with Erik Huft in the KNPV program, exposing him to a novel approach in the world of working dogs. This program, previously unknown outside the Netherlands, has produced elite military and police K9s, and Tony's association with top-tier trainers was a profound honor.
Searchlight Service Dogs
Cara Laine
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Canadian Canicross Sports
Shawn Sobon
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TBA
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