American Veterinary Medical Association Conference 2024 has invited Complex Bow Wow Therapy Teams to participate as Therapy dog support for event attendees!

June 22, 2024, Saturday 1-3pm
June 23, 2024, Sunday 12-2 
June 24, 2024, Monday 11am-1pm 

To learn more about the event, you can visit their website! 

Location:  Austin Convention Center; 500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

Point of Contact: Neela Johnston (312) 613-0535 or Allison Whitley awhitley@avma.org; (847) 508-1586 

Parking and Arrival Information:

• Arrival Time: Please arrive at least 30-40m before the start of your shift to allow time to check in at the registration desk and get acclimated to the exhibit hall space
• Parking/Drop Off: View parking information here on the convention website. There are two lots; one on 2nd and 5th street
• Please use the QR code provided for parking to get to the parking fee COMP-ed area (Betsy will provide to you in email prior to the event)
• Picking up Badges/Access to the CC: Please pick up badges at the exhibitor registration desk. (Call Neela Johnston if any issues)

Attire:

• Dog will wear Dog alliance vest and The Farmer's Dog bandanas
  
• Handlers may be asked to wear sponsor tshirt as well.
  

Booth Information:

• After picking up badges and ribbons for dogs, Dog Alliance should make their way to booth #413 in the exhibit hall. See map.  Contact Neela Johnston upon arrival
• The space is 20X30 in size, with a smaller enclosure for the dog activity area
• Capacity for the enclosure space is 20 people
• The dog activity area will have an entrance door and a back door
• Coffee will be served across the aisle in #513
• AVMA will staff booth during open hours, handle crowd control, time limits and sign-ins if necessary
• AVMA's sponsor, The Farmers Dog, will have a presence at the booth
• AVMA will provide water for therapy dog teams.
• Handlers please bring preferred water bowl for your dog

Breaks and Relief Area

• It is expected that each team will take at least one 15m break over their 2hr shift
• Nearby map of suggested relief areas
  • Two parks; Brush Square 4th and Trinity, as well as Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood

Other Important Information

• The Dog Alliance will provide DHPP and Rabies medical information ahead of time
• It is understood that the dogs will be available for support during designated hours as noted in the volunteer system, with main breaks before and after the hours if possible
• Dogs must be leashed at all times