Program

FRIDAY, 17.05.2024
6:00 – 8:00 pm       Welcome  to Finland 

SATURDAY, 18.05.2024
08:30 am – 12:00 pm  &  4:00 – 6:00 pm Welcome of participants

Individual program:

12:00 pm Seminar led by Ms Anna Sydänheimo

Dog’s point of view: The impact of human-animal interactions on dogs’ wellbeing
How do the dogs perceive us and what they would like us to know? The relationship between dogs and humans has a long history, and the research behind a dog's emotions, well-being and cognition is growing at a furious pace all the time. In this lecture we will dive into the relationship between the dog and the owner. You’ll learn what things should be considered and how you can greatly influence the well-being of your dog by investing in the quality of the interactions with small actions in everyday life.

Lecturer Anna Sydänheimo. 
Anna has had dogs for almost her entire life, and Old English sheepdogs have made Anna's life better for 14 years. Anna runs one of Finland's largest companies focused on dog welfare and training. Anna and her trainers have helped thousands of dogs and their owners towards better cooperation in everyday life. Currently, Anna's job description mainly includes training other animal professionals (veterinarians, nurses, groomers, trainers, etc.) towards more stress-free handling and cooperative care. Anna is a qualified animal trainer and an animal behavior scientist (BSc Hons Applied Animal Behavior Science). At the moment, in addition to education and business activities, Anna works as a doctoral researcher at the University of Portsmouth, the topic of cooperative care and the impacts of choice and control on dog's well-being. Anna combines solid practical knowledge with the latest researched knowledge in her teaching, and her mission is to spread information and awareness about our beloved four-legged friends and the things we can do to improve their well-being!

2:30 pm Visiting Lepaa winery
7:30 pm Dinner at the hotel

SUNDAY, 19.05.2024
Euro OES Show show letter

7:30 pm Gala dinner

MONDAY, 20.05.2024
Individual departure