Canine Welfare Science Conference

The power of shared learning, collaborative problem-solving, and civil discourse will be on display as Purdue University’s Croney Research Group hosts the 2026 Canine Welfare Science Conference in Lafayette, Indiana May 29-30.  The theme of the two-day event is “Old problems, new solutions: breaking silos and building bridges to support ethical, sustainable sourcing of dogs and the human-dog bond.”

Held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Lafayette, the program will engage leaders within the breeding, pet industry, sheltering, and academic and veterinary communities in order to examine how different stakeholders think about and approach canine welfare.  More information is available here, including links to register for the conference.