Royal Canin will hold the third edition of its PRO Experts Forum on October 25 and 26. The goal of this edition is to share knowledge and exchange best practices to keep improving the pet ecosystem and foster an approach to breeding that puts pet welfare at the forefront to achieve the company’s purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

The virtual event will gather renowned international experts who will cover the best practices to optimize prolificity in the kennel, through topics such as fertility and mating, gestation, and parturition as well as nutrition and genetics. Responsible breeding and ownership will be the focus, with topics including early socialization, behaviour and training, and matching the dog with their perfect host family. The event will be available in 9 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Turkish.

The two-day Forum will alternate live talks, roundtables, behind the scenes with inspiring Royal Canin partners such as LA Once, and panel discussions with Cécile Coutens, Global Royal Canin President; Olivier Reymond, Royal Canin Veterinary Business & Corporate Affairs Vice President; Pr. Ann Van Soom; Dr. Juliette Roos-Pichenot; Pr. Sylvie Chastant; Dr. Tabitha Hookey; Dr. Angela Hugues; Dr. Helen Zulch; famous breeder Antonio Palladini and animal behavior specialist Lesley Deacon & Puppy Trainer Lucie Holbrook.

“Royal Canin is keen on getting professionals from the ecosystem onboard for the health and wellbeing of pets. Breeders are the guardians that set pets up for the best start of life, and we have nurtured strong, long-lasting partnerships with them since our creation. Together, we create mutual value at the service of cats and dogs”, said Cécile Coutens, Royal Canin Global President.

Following last year’s edition which brought together thousands of breeders, pet owners, dog experts, and kennel clubs from more than seventy countries, Royal Canin is eager to play a role in responsible breeding and pet ownership, and to gather key stakeholders so they can exchange knowledge and set up the ecosystem for positive change. This event is one of the many actions led by the brand to tackle this important issue in the pet industry, with, for instance, the Pet Health and Wellbeing Initiative, which aims at collectively fighting illegal trade and extreme breeding by promoting responsible breeding and pet ownership with our partners.