Welcome

Registration is open and we are excited to have you join us again this August! 

Check out the program to see the session topics and speakers. 

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 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