About this Event
When it comes to learning, we've been to conferences that often feel like a mix of long lectures, endless theory and offer little practical value.
We've really tried to make the IMPACT Working Dog Conference different.
Built for professionals who live and breathe dogs, whether you're a handler, trainer, instructor, supplier - or just someone mad about all things dogs!
The conference is totally designed to connect people, challenge ideas and create lasting impact.
This isn’t about adding more noise to an already crowded space.
It’s about clarity, collaboration, and practical tools you can take straight back into the field.
Why the IMPACT Conference Matters
For over a decade, we've brought together the best in working dog training and deployment.
It’s not a competition of who’s “right” or “wrong”. We're building a community of professionals who are committed to raising standards together.
- Connection over competition – You’ll find an environment that welcomes open discussion, not division.
- Global expertise in one place – Leading professionals and instructors from all around the world share proven, evidence-based practices.
- Ideas that stick – Sessions are short, sharp and focused. You’ll walk away with insights you can actually use, not just a notebook full of theory you’ll never revisit.
As one past attendee put it:
“Short slots with lots of information… easier to digest than long lectures.”
What to Expect at IMPACT 2026
- Expert Speakers - Presentations from seasoned handlers, trainers and global experts who’ve operated at the highest level across various sectors and disciplines.
- Real Relationships, Not Just Handshakes - The venue is deliberately intimate. You won’t just sit at the back of a lecture hall. We make sure people get the chance to actually speak with the presenters, network with peers and build meaningful professional relationships.“Loved the use of videos in the talks… small venue meant chance to talk to the speakers.”
- Innovation on Show - Forward-thinking manufacturers and suppliers will be present, giving delegates exclusive access to the latest tools and innovations shaping working dog training and deployment.
Who Should Attend?
Our conference is designed for anyone serious about the performance, welfare and training of dogs:
- Handlers and trainers who want fresh, practical insights.
- Instructors and leaders looking to sharpen methods and raise standards.
- Veterans and professionals committed to evidence-based approaches.
- Suppliers and innovators who want to showcase solutions to a highly engaged audience.
Why This Conference is Different
Plenty of events promise inspiration. We always try to ensure that IMPACT delivers implementation.
That’s what makes our conference so powerful:
- It’s practical. You’ll leave with real methods and contacts you can use the very next day.
- It’s structured. No endless lectures. We want focussed, high-value sessions.
- It’s accountable. By bringing together the right people in the right space, progress becomes inevitable.
As one delegate summed up perfectly:
“Excellent speakers, well organised, great price, amazing buffet!”
Your Next Move
If you’re serious about raising your standards, improving your practice and being part of a global community of professionals, then the IMPACT Working Dog Conference 2026 is the event you can’t afford to miss.
🎟 Tickets are live now, but spaces are limited.
Final Thought
The dog community deserves more than just theory and opinions. It deserves action. That’s exactly what we aim to ensure the IMPACT Working Dog Conference delivers.
What makes the world go around, isn't always what you know, it’s who you know.
And our main goal for IMPACT Working Dog Conference, is to bring together like minded people, to network, share ideas and enhance the way we do things with dogs.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Niagara Conference & Leisure Centre, Niagara Road, Sheffield, United Kingdom
GBP 129.63 to GBP 162.14
