The IACP established that pet dogs are allowed at this conference for members only. If you wish to bring your pet dog, you must sign the release agreement and submit to our administrative staff (30) days prior to the conference and adhere to following:
1. You must complete an IACP Release form in order to be allowed to attend Conference events with your dog. Any member who will be handling a dog must complete a release form (the Hotel Pet Form must also be completed for your room if you are staying there). Your badge will indicate completion of the form. Anyone handling a dog without this indication on their badge will be asked to remove the dog from the Conference area.
2. Your dog must be on a leash and under your full control at all times.
3. You are only allowed to have one (1) dog at a time at IACP events.
4. Dogs will not be permitted to growl, jump up on others, urinate or defecate inside, pull at the end of the leash and/or lunge at other people or dogs, etc.
5. Dogs are permitted to be crated in your hotel room if they are quiet and the Do Not Disturb/Private sign is placed on your door. Please be responsible and do not leave your dog in the room for hours without your attendance. If your dog barks excessively, you may be asked to rectify the situation or leave the hotel.
6. Dogs are expected to remain on the floor. No dogs are permitted on chairs or any conference furniture.
7. Dogs are not permitted to go through food buffet lines with their handlers.
8. All attendees with dogs are required to clean up after their dogs. Immediately remove any excrement, excessive hair or anything which your dog produces. Designated potty stations with bags and trash receptacles will be located outside the conference building and hotel.
9. No dog is allowed in any of the pools at any time. The pools are not designated as pet-friendly areas.
10. Dogs are not to be fed in food areas.
11. Remember to be aware of other dogs and their roles. Service dogs may be present and participating both in the conference and as guests of the hotel. It is our duty as professionals to be certain we do not interfere with the service dog’s ability to perform its work. If you have any questions or concerns about a Service Dog or Service Dog in Training, please do not confront the individual, but do share your comments with an IACP Staff or Board Member.
12. Maintain a safe distance, respecting each human and animal’s space.
