Join Us for the Origins Conference
April 5th and 6th, 2025
The Origins Conference
is a virtual two-day event dedicated to the future of dog breeding and well-being. This collaboration between The Functional Dog Collaborative and IAABC Foundation is designed to advance your knowledge of dog health, genetics, and behavior —empowering you to support dogs in reaching their full potential, both physically and behaviorally.
Featuring 10 Presentations
Each with a live Q&A, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with the leading experts in their field. Whether your interests are dog breeding, behavior, training, or veterinary health, this conference is a unique and special offering.
Be a part of shaping the journey of every dog—from their origins to the heroes they have the potential to be.
Presentations and Q&A sessions will be recorded and available to you for a minimum of one year or as long as you have an active IAABC Foundation account (minimum of one purchase per year).
Our Presenters
Bart Broeckx, MSc Vet Med, MSc Stat Data Analysis, PhD
Conscientious Breeding and Clinical Genetics: Dealing with DNA
Sophie Liu, DVM, CDBC
The Doberman Diversity Project: Harnessing the Power of Citizen Science to Improve All Dogs
Sameera Nalla, DVM
Raising Pawsome Pups: A Vet Behavior Resident’s Perspective
Jessica Perry Hekman, DVM, PhD
Deconstructing Personality: What Are We Actually Breeding For?
Jennifer Rogers, BS
Let’s Start at the Very Beginning: Choosing the Best Puppies to Train as Potential Service Dogs
Emily Bray, PhD, CAAB
Shaping Minds and Traits: How Individual Differences in Maternal Care and Cognitive Development Impact Later Dog Behavior
Alison Skipper, MA VetMB Cert VR MA PhD MRCVS
Why History Matters: Understanding the Past to Improve the Future of Pedigree Dog Breeding
Frances Chen, DVM, PhD
Bridging Research Discovery with Genetic Selection: A Collaborative Approach to Developing Next Generation (Genomic) Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for Canine Health and Behavior
And more from:
Mary Peaslee, MD, MPH
Julie Cecere, BA, DVM, MS, Dipl.ACT
Member Discount
An additional discount is available for members of the Functional Breeding private Facebook group. You’ll need to be a member prior to making a purchase, as refunds cannot be applied retroactively. A discount code will be provided in the group.