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PPGA 2026 CONFERENCE

INNOVATE, EDUCATE, ADVOCATE

With practical workshops, international and local speakers, networking opportunities and more, PPGA 2026 Conference won't be one to miss.

The PPGA 2026 Conference will run from the 11–13 September, 2026.

Friday 11 September will involve practical workshops at St Ives Showgrounds, then 12–13 September showcases events, speakers and more at Rydges World Square in central Sydney.

PPGA 2026 Conference features international professionals Dr. Tom Mitchell and Simone Mueller, as well as Australian speakers including Dr. Dennis Wormald, Lee Stone, Andrea Carne and Dr Diana Rayment.


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Practical workshop day

friday 11 september


Our practical workshop day will feature our two international speakers, Dr Tom Mitchell from the United Kingdom (Behavet and Help! My Dog), and Simone Mueller from Germany (Predation Substitute Training). 


The workshops are a chance for conference attendees to see the theory operate in practice and how you may use these skills yourself. 

Workshop Topics

Dr Tom Mitchell: Agency - The Secret Sauce for Anxious, Fearful & Reactive Dogs

9:30am – 1:00pm

Simon Mueller: From Hypervigilance to Engagement: Building Focus Around Real-Life Distractions

2:00pm – 3:30pm

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