Welcome to the PDTE Annual Conference and AGM 2025 in Slovenia!
PDTE AGM 2025 – Movement Matters: The Connection between Canine Movement and Behaviour
Join us from September 27th to 30th, 2025 in Slovenia to explore the connection between movement and dog behavior, while also building connections with fellow dog lovers and professionals!
Movement Matters!
It is time for everyone—from dog professionals to pet dog guardians—to become aware of how different life circumstances can impact a dog’s movement and, equally important, to understand why and how a dog’s movement (dis)abilities can affect its behavior.
That is why we’ve chosen The Connection Between Canine Movement and Behavior as the central theme for the PDTE Annual Conference 2025.
This event is open to all, whether you are a dog behavior specialist, a veterinary professional, a canine physiotherapist, a researcher in dog behavior, psychology, ethology, or biology, or simply an interested dog guardian seeking to better understand your dog’s behavior and needs.
Early Bird Registration Now Available!
For a limited time, we’re offering discounted rates for early registration to the PDTE Annual Conference 2025.
PDTE members also receive a special discount on the registration fee.
Don’t miss out – sign up now and save!
What can you expect to learn?
During this 4-day event, 9 experts will share their knowledge and experiences through a series of informative lectures and hands-on workshops. All presentations will be held in English.
The first two days will feature lectures on a variety of topics, including the proportional and gait development of puppies, myofascial development and maintenance throughout life, the impact of pain on behavior and quality of life in dogs, and mobility solutions, including the use of special equipment for dogs with physical limitations. You’ll learn essential skills of finding, reading, and utilizing scientific research, explore the benefits of forest agility and take an in-depth look at the biomechanics of jumping in agility sport dogs.
The final two days will be dedicated to workshops. One will focus on sensory integration for dogs, while the other will cover sniffer games, ideal for dogs with any movement difficulties.
We’re already excited and look forward to meeting you in Slovenia to learn, share, and connect!
Register here!
The schedule of the conference program
All presentations will be held in English. You can view more details of each day by clicking on the arrows below.
We are thrilled about the outstanding lineup of speakers for the PDTE Annual Conference 2025.
You can find more information about their lectures, their work, and the speakers themselves by clicking the link below:
Myofascial Development and Maintenance – the importance from puppies to seniors
From Puppy to Adult Dog—New Insights from a Long-term Study
Biomechanics of jumping dogs
Fascia in Motion: from connective tissue to the emotional well-being of the dog
Forest agility
Available for everybody: how to find, read and use scientific researches if you are not a scientist
Pain and behaviour
When four legs are not enough
Sensory integration
Nosewise workshop for dogs of all ages and all stages
Click here to read more about the speakers and their presentations
About the Conference Venue and Location
The PDTE Annual Conference and AGM 2025 will be held at Hotel Špica, located in Laško, Slovenia.
The hotel is a charming, family-run establishment that has been recently renovated, offering a welcoming atmosphere. It is perfectly situated, just across the bridge over the Savinja River from the city center, providing easy access to both nature and the town.
Hotel Špica 3* Superior offers two modern, multi-purpose rooms equipped with projection and hi-fi equipment, and flexible seating arrangements for 30 to 100 people, making it an ideal setting for our conference presentations.
It also provides 27 rooms, which will be exclusively reserved for conference attendees. Therefore, room reservations can only be made through the conference registration (HERE), and availability is limited.
For those who enjoy good food and a pleasant ambiance, the hotel also houses a restaurant and pizzeria with a diverse culinary offer, where you can spoil you taste buds either indoors or on the terrace of the restaurant.
Laško, Slovenia
Laško is a tourist town with a rich spa, mining, and brewing tradition, where a variety of activities can be enjoyed by everyone. Hikers and cyclists will appreciate numerous well-maintained paths in nature, and different spa facilities for relaxation and swimming are only 10 minutes away.
Slovenia is a land of exceptional natural, cultural and culinary diversity, perfect for anyone, enjoying pristine nature, outdoor activities and exquisite cuisine based on seasonal and local ingredients.
Many world renowned destinations like Lake Bled, Postojna cave, Soča Valley, Lipica, Velika planina and Ljubljana, are all less than 3 hour drive from conference venue. Enjoy your stay in Slovenia!
FEES and PRICES
Conference fee includes conference materials and welcome drinks, snacks, coffee, water and juice during coffee breaks.
General information about food and accomodation
Daily lunch will be available at the conference venue for the price of 23 eur/day. This offer menu includes soup OR cold appetizer, main dish (with two types of meat and 2 types of side dishes), mixed salad and dessert.
However, many other, cheaper options are also avaibile at the same location or other near by places.
A general price for accomodation at the Hotel Laško Špica, including breakfast and tourist tax, is 65 eur/day*, depending on the type of room and number of nights you will be staying. Find more details here.
* only available in a conference package (from 27th September to 1st October 2025)
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT
pdte.agm.2025@gmail.com
+386 41 890 900
REGISTRATION
All presentations will be held in English.
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