keynote Speaker

Marco Magiolo is an experienced speaker, recognized for his charisma and knowledge. Author of 4 books, he has spoken for private companies, associations, and private groups.

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“I think Marco is incredibly knowledgeable. He loves animals and cares about their owners. He is good at adapting his presentation to the interests and knowledge level of the audience. And he is so darn entertaining!”

“I learned allot from him. I will now be super attentive to any and all signs that my dogs are trying to communicate with me.”

“I really enjoyed Marco’s presentation. His use of visuals through photos and videos really brought home his points. I would definitely attend another lecture of his.”

Benefits and Challenges of a new puppy!

What will you learn?

How to choose the right breed and individual in a litter.
How to manage the expectation of the new puppy at home.
How to prepare the house for the new family member.
The good side of having a dog at home.
The dark side of having a dog at home.

My God! I have a puppy! Now What?

What will you learn?

How to create a dog area.
How to teach the first commands.
How to create boundaries.
The five BIG commands and “verbals,”
How to stop destructive behavior, start potty training, and crate training.

Stress and Routine: How to balance expectations and frustrations

What will you learn?

1. How to maintain your expectations of professional success without leaving your feet off the ground.

2. How to maintain motivation in the face of stress and routine

3. How to stay aware of the opportunities around you

4. How to balance theoretical knowledge with practical work.

5. How to be important to your organization and co-workers.

Pet Industry BOOM! Good or Bad?

What will you learn?

How dogs changed our lives in the last 30 years.
The business turning point. Why has it happened?
How to adapt without losing focus on what you have to do as a pet professional.
How to look positively at the pet market change.
How to deal with the consequences and move forward with your work.

Stress in the Pet Industry Business!

What will you learn?

How to identify potential stressful areas in your routine.
How to manage situations out of your control.
How to create easy to follow protocols to be used in stressful situations.
How to manage stressed clients.
How to deal with a fellow stressed co-worker.

Dog Humanization: A Lost Cause?

What will you learn?

How to identify the signs of the humanization process.
How to understand the importance of separating human from non-human.
How to bond with your dog without humanizing him.
How to improve your communication with your dog.
Learning body language and “dog vocabulary”.

Animal Welfare

What will you learn?

Pet Animal x Production Animal: The controversy.
The myths and what is real about animal welfare in production animals.
Cultural differences and why we can’t judge.
Dogs, cats, cows, pigs, poultry.
Animals in captivity and environmental enrichment.

Body Language: Dogs and Cats

What will you learn?

How to differentiate verbal language from body language.
How to read your pet body language and understand its state of mind.
How to read face expressions. The “Half-Moon Eye” and “Whale Eye”.
How to identify Calming Signs.
How to improve your communication with your pet.

Handling Techniques Dogs

What will you learn?

How to approach, handle, and restraint dogs and cats.
How to create a positive association when invasive procedures are needed.
The five sensitive points: ears, nose, mouth, nails, tail.
How to correctly use a muzzle.
How to make your visit to the Animal Hospital a positive experience.

How to pick the perfect dog?

What will you learn?

How to decide among breeds, sizes and genres.
How to choose between rescue centers, Pet Stores, Private breeders or Internet?
The pros and cons regarding adoption.
The Volhard Test. 9 quick tests that will help you make the right decision.
Are you and your family ready for a puppy?

Separation Anxiety in Dogs

What will you learn?

How to deal with the most common behavioral problem nowadays.
The Modern Age theory: How Separation Anxiety started?
Breaking paradigms: Who is the happiest dog?
How to treat? Behavior Modification or drugs?
How and when to use alternative therapies?