CANIS CONFERENCE (in-person and virtual option), Schaumburg, IL

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NACSW is partnering with CANIS Conference for one of the most anticipated events in dog behavior and training.

We’re proud to share that we’re an official affiliate for the CANIS Conference 2026, a groundbreaking event taking place October 7–10, 2026 in Schaumburg, IL.

The CANIS Conference has been approved for the following CNWI CEUs:
8 CEUs for the conference (in-person/livestream/recording)
3 CEUs for Introduction to K9 Nose Work (working or auditing spot)
3 CEUs for Introduction to Odor (working or auditing spot)
CNWIs will need to upload their certificate of attendance in the “Files” section of their Instructor Portal afterwards in order to get the CNWI CEUs.

NACSW Affiliate Dog Sport Stage Speakers

October 7, 2026:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Workshop: Introduction to K9 Nose Work® with Jill Marie O’Brien, CPDT-KA, and Amy Herot, Co-Founders of National Association of Canine Scent Work & K9 Nose Work®

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Workshop: Introduction to Odor with Jill Marie O’Brien, CPDT-KA, and Amy Herot, Co-Founders of National Association of Canine Scent Work & K9 Nose Work®

October 8, 2026:
10:45 am – 12:15 pm: Handling on a Tightrope: Balancing the Dog’s Independence in the Search with Handler Involvement. with Jill Marie O’Brien, CPDT-KA, Co-Founder of National Association of Canine Scent Work & K9 Nose Work®

2:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Accelerate Your Success: Putting Your Nose Work Training into Gear with Wendy Krehbiel, CNWI

October 9, 2026:
9:00 am – 10:30 am: In Their Element: What Ethology Can Teach Us About Nose Work Dogs with Michael McManus, CNWI

10:45 am – 12:15 pm: Dogs in Odor: Painting the Scent Picture – part 1 with Amy Herot, Co-Founder of National Association of Canine Scent Work & K9 Nose Work®

3:45 pm – 5:15 pm: Dogs in Odor: Painting the Scent Picture – part 2 (live demo) with Amy Herot, Co-Founder of National Association of Canine Scent Work & K9 Nose Work®

October 10, 2026:
9:00 am – 10:30 am: Play Hard, Sniff Smart: Building Better Nose Work Teams Through Games with Natalie McManus, CNWI & Michael McManus, CNWI

What to expect:

• Inspiring keynote speakers to open and close the experience
• Tracks in behavior, training, veterinary science, shelter work, and sports
• Conversations that push boundaries and build community
• A focus on science, empathy, and real-world innovation

Whether you’re new to the field or have decades of experience, CANIS is where we build what’s next for dogs and for the professionals who serve them.

CANIS brings together over 2,500 professionals from across the canine world:

• Trainers
• Veterinary and behavioral professionals
• Shelter and rescue leaders
• Sport competitors
• Academics and advocates

With five learning stages, immersive cross-discipline sessions, and world-class keynotes, this event is designed to be a living laboratory of progress and collaboration.

We’d love to see you there.