The PAWS Conference is open to all who love their pets, are pet enthusiasts, or are interested in learning more about pet therapy.
February 28, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Ammon Education Center
Christiana Hospital Campus
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road
Newark, DE 19718
Keynote Presentation:
Making Meaningful Connections
Pet Therapy’s Special Connection to People with Disabilities
A Panel Discussion
Registration Information
Early Bird Registration: $55.00 until January 31st ($50 for PAWS Members)
Beginning February 1st – $65.00 ($60 for PAWS Members)
Online registration closes Friday, February 20; Same-day registration available onsite
Continental Breakfast & Lunch Buffet Provided
Conference Schedule
9:00 AM – Registration & Continental Breakfast Open
9:30 – 10:30 AM – Session 1
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM – Member Update & Keynote Presentation
12:15 – 1:15 PM – Lunch
1:15 – 2:15 PM – Session 2
Informative & Interactive Workshops
Session 1 Choices
Intro to PAWS: Is Pet Therapy Right for You & Your Pet?
Courthouse Companions: The Impact of Pet Therapy in a Courthouse Setting
The Fine Print: Navigating the Good, the Bad, and the (possibly)Toxic in Pet Nutrition
Dog Training: Introduction to Rally
Session 2 Choices
Healing Connections: Pet Therapy for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & Beyond
Fluff Happens: Grooming Tips for Therapy Dogs
Eliminating the Stigma: Visiting Children with Special Needs
Dog Training: Clear Communication Using Marker Words
See workshop descriptions and presenter bios.