Founders of The Dog Meeting Academy
International Experts from The Dog Meeting Academy
Alexia Falcó
Co-Founder de The Dog Meeting Academy
CEO Tan Amigos Project
BSc Veterinary Medicine, University of Zaragoza
Member of the Animal Welfare Commission of the Veterinary College of Tarragona (COVT)
Responsible for educational content in the campaigns on responsible pet ownership, of the Consell de Veterinaris de Catalunya
Director of programs and responsible of selction of dogs working in AAI in Tanamigos.
National Auditor of Professional Qualifications for Assistance Dog Training, Government of Catalonia
Assistance Dog Trainer
www.tanamigos.es
BSc Veterinary Medicine, University of Zaragoza
Member of the Animal Welfare Commission of the Veterinary College of Tarragona (COVT)
Responsible for educational content in the campaigns on responsible pet ownership, of the Consell de Veterinaris de Catalunya
Director of programs and responsible of selction of dogs working in AAI in Tanamigos.
National Auditor of Professional Qualifications for Assistance Dog Training, Government of Catalonia
Assistance Dog Trainer
www.tanamigos.es
SPAIN
Marga Macias
Co-Founder de The Dog Meeting Academy
CEO International Detector Dogs Team (IDDT)
PhD student in Human Security and Global Law at the UAB
BA Prevention and Comprehensive Safety and Secrity, UAB
Master Instruction Canine Work Units, UAB
Ms in Prevention and Risk Management in the Community, UAB
Director of the Postgraduate studies in Canine Working Units Instruction, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Expert in Detection and Biodetection
National Auditor of Professional Qualifications of dog training and training of Assistance Dogs, Generalitat de Catalunya
Assistance Dog Trainer
SPAIN
PhD student in Human Security and Global Law at the UAB
BA Prevention and Comprehensive Safety and Secrity, UAB
Master Instruction Canine Work Units, UAB
Ms in Prevention and Risk Management in the Community, UAB
Director of the Postgraduate studies in Canine Working Units Instruction, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Expert in Detection and Biodetection
National Auditor of Professional Qualifications of dog training and training of Assistance Dogs, Generalitat de Catalunya
Assistance Dog Trainer
www.iddtgroup.com
Liliana Orozco
Co-Founder de The Dog Meeting Academy
CEO Center for Animal Assisted Therapies and Activities (CATAA)
BSc Psychology, Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Colombia
Director of IAA International Seminars, Universidad San Buenaventura, Cali
Inclusion of dog-assisted therapy programs in Fundamor, Tobias Emanuel and in the military prison of the Batallon Pichicha, Cali, Colombia
Co-researcher of the group in Assistive Technology of the School of Human Rehabilitation of the Universidad del Valle; Cali.
Director and researcher of the Assisted Therapy program with dogs in the Villahermosa men's prison, Cali.
www.cataa.org
COLOMBIA
BSc Psychology, Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Colombia
Director of IAA International Seminars, Universidad San Buenaventura, Cali
Inclusion of dog-assisted therapy programs in Fundamor, Tobias Emanuel and in the military prison of the Batallon Pichicha, Cali, Colombia
Co-researcher of the group in Assistive Technology of the School of Human Rehabilitation of the Universidad del Valle; Cali.
Director and researcher of the Assisted Therapy program with dogs in the Villahermosa men's prison, Cali.
www.cataa.org
COLOMBIA
Alexia Piédrola
Co-Founder de The Dog Meeting Academy
Program Coordinator Tan Amigos Project
Diploma in Physiotherapy, Ramón Llul University
Master in neurological rehabilitation, European University of Madrid
Dog Trainer and Guide IAA
Accreditation CAP 1 - CAP2
Expert in animal assisted interventions in programs for people with functional diversity and at risk of social exclusion.
www.tanamigos.es
SPAIN
Diploma in Physiotherapy, Ramón Llul University
Master in neurological rehabilitation, European University of Madrid
Dog Trainer and Guide IAA
Accreditation CAP 1 - CAP2
Expert in animal assisted interventions in programs for people with functional diversity and at risk of social exclusion.
www.tanamigos.es
SPAIN
Juan Manuel Martinez
Co-Founder de The Dog Meeting Academy
Co-Founder TDMA
President of ANPAS
Master Instructor Working Canine Units, Autonomous University of Barcelona
Instructor Canine Biodetection and Rescue Units
Head of Canine Rescue Units (SAR) in national and international operations in humanitarian aid.
www.biologicaldetectiondogs.com
SPAIN
President of ANPAS
Master Instructor Working Canine Units, Autonomous University of Barcelona
Instructor Canine Biodetection and Rescue Units
Head of Canine Rescue Units (SAR) in national and international operations in humanitarian aid.
www.biologicaldetectiondogs.com
SPAIN
Expertos The Dog Meeting Academy
International Experts from The Dog Meeting Academy
Michael Swindells
Director Search Dogs UK
Specialist in Cadaver Detection Dogs.
Initiator of Forensic Marker Detetion Dogs
Collaborator and professor of International Detector Dogs Team (Spain)
Professor of the Postgraduate studies in Working Canine Units, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
UNITED KINGDOM
Specialist in Cadaver Detection Dogs.
Initiator of Forensic Marker Detetion Dogs
Collaborator and professor of International Detector Dogs Team (Spain)
Professor of the Postgraduate studies in Working Canine Units, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
UNITED KINGDOM
Xavier Manteca
PhD in Veterinary Medicine
Chair and Professor of the Department of Animal and Food Science at the UAB Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Holding the Diploma of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Medicine (ECAWBM)
MS in Applied Animal Behavior, University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
CAWEC Manager
SPAIN
Chair and Professor of the Department of Animal and Food Science at the UAB Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Holding the Diploma of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Medicine (ECAWBM)
MS in Applied Animal Behavior, University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
CAWEC Manager
SPAIN
Marta Amat
PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the UAB
Holding the Diploma of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Medicine (ECAWBA)
Head of the Clinical Ethology Service of the Veterinary Clinical Hospital (HCV) of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
CAWEC Manager
SPAIN
Holding the Diploma of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Medicine (ECAWBA)
Head of the Clinical Ethology Service of the Veterinary Clinical Hospital (HCV) of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
CAWEC Manager
SPAIN
José España
BSc Biology
Speciality in zoology at the UCM of Madrid
Master in environmental management, Institute of Ecological Research
Expert in conservation of wild species and in the management and care of wild fauna in captivity.
SPAIN
Speciality in zoology at the UCM of Madrid
Master in environmental management, Institute of Ecological Research
Expert in conservation of wild species and in the management and care of wild fauna in captivity.
SPAIN
Nina Bondarenko
BA SAC . Teaching certificate FAETC
Specialist in Canine Behaviour and Advance Training
As a member of the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) committees for Trainers and Training Standards, she helped develop accreditation practises and procedures for Assistance Dog.
UNITED KINGDOM
Specialist in Canine Behaviour and Advance Training
As a member of the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) committees for Trainers and Training Standards, she helped develop accreditation practises and procedures for Assistance Dog.
UNITED KINGDOM
Mike Herstik
CEO International K9
Consultant and an instructor/K9
Trainer for law enforcement, military and qualified professional security entities.
Designer of the Herstik Wall training protocol.
USA
Consultant and an instructor/K9
Trainer for law enforcement, military and qualified professional security entities.
Designer of the Herstik Wall training protocol.
USA
Fabio Caglià
CEO Auxilia Security Consulting
BA Operator of security and social control, Faculty of Political Sciences, Forli, University of Bologna
Criminology, Security and Investigation Strategy
www.auxiliagroup.com
ITALY
BA Operator of security and social control, Faculty of Political Sciences, Forli, University of Bologna
Criminology, Security and Investigation Strategy
www.auxiliagroup.com
ITALY
Paola A. (Prada) Tiedemann
Research Assistant Professor, Institute for Forensic Science, Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University
PhD of Philosophy in Chemistry. FIU
B.S. in Chemistry with Honors, Cum Laude, FIU
The Areas of specializaton: Forensic/Analytical Chemistry, Chemical odor profiling via gas chromatographic techniques, Volatolomics analysis from forensic specimens: human scent, human remains, pathogens and biological specimens, Law enforcement canine odor detection and training for forensic applications. Unite interdisciplinary areas such as analytical chemistry, animal behavior and national security to provide research that fosters innovation and drives strategy.
USA
PhD of Philosophy in Chemistry. FIU
B.S. in Chemistry with Honors, Cum Laude, FIU
The Areas of specializaton: Forensic/Analytical Chemistry, Chemical odor profiling via gas chromatographic techniques, Volatolomics analysis from forensic specimens: human scent, human remains, pathogens and biological specimens, Law enforcement canine odor detection and training for forensic applications. Unite interdisciplinary areas such as analytical chemistry, animal behavior and national security to provide research that fosters innovation and drives strategy.
USA
Carlos Vilá
CEO Animales a Rodar
Specialist in canine training and Animal Welfare for the audiovisual sector.
Detection Dog Instructor, Knine International, Spain
www.animalesarodar.com
Specialist in canine training and Animal Welfare for the audiovisual sector.
Detection Dog Instructor, Knine International, Spain
www.animalesarodar.com
SPAIN
Assisting Experts
International Experts
Antonio Jiménez
Technical Director Terra de Gossos Animal Resort, Barcelona
Master Instructor of Canine Work Units, Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Rescue and Biodetection Instructor
SPAIN
Master Instructor of Canine Work Units, Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Rescue and Biodetection Instructor
www.terradegossos.com
Nicola Zierke
Nicola Zierke
Coordinator of International Detector Dogs Team (IDDT) Biodetection Units
Bachelor of Arts in Logic and EthicsTrinity College Dublin, Ireland
Postgraduate Instruction of Working
Canine Units, Autonomous University of Barcelona
Coordinator of International Detector Dogs Team (IDDT) Biodetection Units
Bachelor of Arts in Logic and EthicsTrinity College Dublin, Ireland
Postgraduate Instruction of Working
Canine Units, Autonomous University of Barcelona
www.iddtgroup.com
SPAIN
Sergio Navarro
Psychologist of the Department of Justice of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
Expert in forensic psychology and coordinating member of psychoeducational intervention projects with the inclusion of dogs in judicial settings.
SPAIN
Expert in forensic psychology and coordinating member of psychoeducational intervention projects with the inclusion of dogs in judicial settings.
SPAIN
Marc Gallardet
BSc Biology from the University of Barcelona (UB).
Technician of Sustainability and Local Fauna Dpt of the Barcelona Zoo
Professor of Postgraduate Programs in Dog Training at the Autonomous University of Barcelona UAB
SPAIN
Technician of Sustainability and Local Fauna Dpt of the Barcelona Zoo
Professor of Postgraduate Programs in Dog Training at the Autonomous University of Barcelona UAB
SPAIN
Francisco Cancela
Head of the Canine Unit of the Policia Local in Sabadell, Barcelona.
Master in Canine Working Units Instruction, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
SPAIN
Master in Canine Working Units Instruction, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
SPAIN
Rachel McPherson
Founder President The Good Dog Foundation
Bachelor of Art Psychology, University of Mississippi
Master Studies in Film NYU and Animal Behaviour
USA
Bachelor of Art Psychology, University of Mississippi
Master Studies in Film NYU and Animal Behaviour
USA
Guests Experts
International Experts
Susanna Vilaseca
BA Law
President of the Animal Law Commission and Coordinator of the Criminal Law Commission of the Terrassa Bar Association, Bcn
Member of the Board of Directors of the As.DAP of Defense and Animal Law
SPAIN
President of the Animal Law Commission and Coordinator of the Criminal Law Commission of the Terrassa Bar Association, Bcn
Member of the Board of Directors of the As.DAP of Defense and Animal Law
www.associaciodap.cat
Rocío Fernández
BSc Psycology
General Health Psychologist
Specialized in children and youth collective.
Expert and canine guide at IAA in Psychoanimal
SPAIN
General Health Psychologist
Specialized in children and youth collective.
Expert and canine guide at IAA in Psychoanimal
SPAIN
