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.

NACSW Affiliate Dog Sport Stage Speakers

Accelerate Your Success: Putting Your Nose Work Training into Gear with Wendy Krehbiel, CNWI

October 8, 2026

In Their Element: What Ethology Can Teach Us About Nose Work Dogs with Michael McManus, CNWI

October 9, 2026

Play Hard, Sniff Smart: Building Better Nose Work Teams Through Games

with Natalie McManus, CNWI & Michael McManus, CNWI

October 10, 2026

Handling on a Tightrope: Balancing the Dog’s Independence in the Search with Handler Involvement. with Jill Marie O’Brien, CPDT-KA, Co-Founder: National Association of Canine Scent Work & K9 Nose Work®

October 8, 2026

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.

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

When: October 7–10, 2026

Where: Schaumburg, Illinois

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.

We’d love to see you there.