Duffield Institute Service Dog Symposium

Dates: August 6 & 7,  2026

Location: College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Join us for a two-day in-person symposium focused on:

• Bringing together people across the service dog community to share and learn about evidence-based practices and innovative research. 
• Advancing the understanding of canine health and behavior to improve service dog training and welfare.
• Fostering collaboration between service dog professionals and partners to address challenges in the field. 

Who should attend?

Breeders

Handlers

Puppy Raisers

Trainers

Researchers

Veterinarians

Veterinary Technicians

Veterinary Students