Westen Canadian Pet Industry Tradeshow
June 4th, 2017 – June 5th, 2017
The Grey Eagle Casino and Resort | Calgary, Alberta
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Please note that pre-registration closes at 5pm on May 31st, 2017 You may register onsite during the show on Sunday and Monday.
This is an industry only event. We may ask that you provide a proof of business upon arrival.
In a bold move inspired by loyal participants, PIJAC Canada has morphed this show into a work/play destination event. In its first year, The Grey Eagle Resort and Casino will play host in Calgary, Alberta. Selected for its beautiful accommodations and onsite exhibit access, the Grey Eagle provides gourmet cuisine at four restaurants, a world class casino and allows effortless access to the downtown core and local sightseeing excursions. The plan is to have the Western Canadian Pet Industry Trade show on rotation and to host it in BC for 2018.
World Dog Expo
June 9th, 2017 – June 11th, 2017
Meadowlands Expo Center | Secaucus, New Jersey
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This three–day spectacular event will celebrate dogs everywhere in a large–scale, cutting edge multimedia format. With multiple stages, both inside and outside the facility, attendees will enjoy world championship caliber events, such as dock diving and disc dog. They can also compete in dancing with dogs, agility, and dog grooming.
Michigan GroomFest
June 10th, 2017 – June 11th, 2017
Devos Place | Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Join us this June as Smoochie Pooch Productions brings Michigan GroomFest to Grand Rapids, MI. Are you a pet groomer, own a grooming business, or have anything to do with the pet industry? This is the show for you. Bringing the best speakers to Michigan in what promises to be a fantastic show!
This educational weekend is packed with seminars, and a small tradeshow to pick up any supplies you may need!
Pet Quest
June 22nd, 2017 – June 25th, 2017
Holiday Inn Roberts Center | Wilmington, Ohio
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PetQuest is the best resource for groomers in the midwest. There are programs for anyone interested in improving their knowledge, handling and care of pets. Also, great competitions to challenge you and help hone your skills. So, if you are serious about the pet care industry, you will want to be here.
Pacific Veterinary Conference
June 29th, 2017 – July 2nd, 2017
The Westin Long Beach | Long Beach, California
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The Pacific Veterinary Conference brings great continuing education to a world-class vacation destination. The four-day conference gives you the opportunity to earn CE with plenty of time to spend with family and friends.
Network with veterinary professionals from throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries. Enjoy evening events and two exhibit days to discover the hottest trends in veterinary medicine featuring more than 120 exhibitors.
Groom Texas
July 21st, 2017 – July 23rd, 2017
NRG Center | Houston, Texas
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Groom Texas is a grooming show that takes place within the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. This unique set-up promotes interaction and sharing of ideas between the grooming and dog show worlds. Groom Texas features educational seminars, breed standard competitions and a creative styling contest.
SuperZoo
July 25th, 2017 – July 27th, 2017
Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas, Nevada
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SuperZoo is a pet professional’s perfect partner, helping you improve sales, boost profits and be better than ever. Through a comprehensive conference program, networking opportunities, exciting grooming contests and a robust show floor featuring the latest products pet lovers are looking for, SuperZoo is the best place to make your pet business even better.
All American Grooming Show
August 10th, 2017 – August 13th, 2017
Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel | Wheeling, Illinois
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The world’s longest running grooming show. There are programs for anyone interested in improving their knowledge, handling and care of pets. Also, great competitions to challenge you and help hone your skills. So, if you are serious about the pet care industry, you will want to be here.
GroomSouth Show
August 18th, 2017 – August 20, 2017
Purina Farms | Gray Summit, MO
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GroomSouth is a pet grooming & styling conference, trade show, & GroomTeam USA sanctioned grooming contest in Gray Summit, MO.
Groom Expo
September 14th, 2017 – September 17th, 2017
The Hershey Lodge & Convention Center | Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Groom Expo is the world’s largest grooming show, welcoming thousands of pet professionals to the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, every September. Groom Expo hosts dozens of educational seminars, exciting grooming competitions, and a weekend packed with extra events to meet and mingle with fellow pet professionals.
National Pet Industry Trade Show
September 17th, 2017 – September 18th, 2017
International Center, Hall 5, | Mississauga, Ontario
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The National Pet Industry Trade Show is the largest of our four trade shows. Year after year, the event proves that it is the place to be to make important industry contacts from across North America. In addition to discovering the newest products and the latest technology, clients and suppliers can connect, network and participate in our special events and seminars.
The New England Grooming Show
October 12th, 2017 – October 15th, 2017
Sturbridge Host Hotel | Sturbridge, Massachusetts
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Sponsored by the NEPGP. All pet professionals are welcome at this wonderful event. All you need is an interest in improving your knowledge, handling and care of pets. If that doesn’t do it for you then there are great competitions to challenge you and help hone your skills. So, if you are serious about the pet care industry, you will want to be here.
Pet Sitter World Educational Conference & Expo
September 18th, 2017 – Septemeber 17th, 2017
New Orleans, Lousiana
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PSI’s 2017 Pet Sitter World Educational Conference & Expo (#psw2017) will take place September 18-21 in New Orleans, La.!
The 2017 theme will be “The Face of Professional Pet Sitting.”
As the #1 pet-sitter conference, the mission of PSI’s Pet Sitter World Educational Conference & Expo is to offer professional pet sitters, Face-to-face community building opportunities, the latest in pet-sitting industry research, and informative sessions that highlight pet-sitter best business practices and share the most up-to-date pet-health and pet-care information.
IBSPA Conference and Trade Show
October 3rd, 2017 – October 5th, 2017
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront | Jacksonville, Florida
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The Fifth IBPSA Pet Care Services Conference & Trade Show happens October 3-5, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Pre-Conference Workshops take place October 1-2, 2017.
Join us for a business and education-focused event, presented by the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA), where a world-class line-up of speakers and exhibitors educate and inspire pet care services providers.
2017 APDT Conference
October 18th, 2017 – October 21st, 2017
Richmond, Virginia
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Come, sit, stay, and learn. The 2017 APDT Conference will offer a variety of opportunities to improve ourselves as trainers, as business people, and as an industry. From amazing keynote speakers to CE classes to ample opportunities to network and participate in peer-to-peer sharing, the 2017 APDT Conference in Richmond, Virginia is a dynamic event for serious dog-trainers who want to stay at the top of their game.
PSO Road Show 2017
October 20th, 2017 – October 22nd, 2017
Embassy Suites by Hilton | Alexandria, Virginia
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With Josh Cary, Arden Moore, and Jamie Migdal
Special Guests: Beth Greenberg Cotell and Pam Ahart-Steward
Salt Lake City Groomfest
October 21st, 2017 – October 22nd, 2017
South Towne Convention Center | Sandy, Utah
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Join us this October as Salt Lake City Groomfest comes to Sandy, Utah. Are you a pet groomer, own a grooming business, or have anything to do with the pet industry? This is the show for you. Bringing the best speakers to your area in what promises to be a fantastic show.
This educational weekend is packed with seminars, and a small trade show to pick up supplies.
Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo
November 7th, 2017 – November 9th, 2017
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center | Hershey, Pennsylvania
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An exciting national conference for professionals in the pet boarding and daycare industry. Featuring a two-day trade show showcasing the best products and companies in the industry, top industry speakers sharing their expertise, and an awesome line up of educational seminars.
Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo
November 7th, 2017 – November 9th, 2017
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center | Hershey, Pennsylvania
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An exciting national conference for professionals in the pet boarding and daycare industry. Featuring a two-day trade show showcasing the best products and companies in the industry, top industry speakers sharing their expertise, and an awesome line up of educational seminars.
2018
Groom Expo West
February 15th, 2018 – February 18th, 2018
The Pasadena Convention Center | Pasadena, California
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Do you own a pet care facility? Are you involved in grooming, boarding, training, breeding, exhibiting, handling, brushing, bathing, walking, helping, or understanding pets? Do you retail pet products to the pet-owning public? Do you need to improve your grooming or handling skills? Or learn how to retail or add retail to your mix of services? Then this is your place.
Groom Expo West is for anyone who makes a full or part-time living from professional pet care… or is a serious hobbyist. Groomers, mobile groomers, kennel operators and kennel personnel, trainers, day care operators, veterinarians, pet retailers, animal behaviorists, shelter personnel, breeders, handlers, vet techs, or anyone involved in the pet industry will find a wealth of information, products and services to meet your needs.
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Erika Godwin is the President of Barketing Solutions and the Co-Founder and CMO of ProPet Software, an industry-leading kennel management software. Erika has over 8 years of experience with WordPress and graduated from Elmira College in 2009 with a BS, Business Administration- Marketing and Management.
