STAMFORD, CONN. (February 13, 2026) – Global Pet Expo, the pet industry’s premier event featuring the latest pet products and innovations, announced today its exclusive appearances with Brandon McMillan, the three-time Emmy® Award–winning host of CBS’s Lucky Dog, two-time bestselling author, and MasterClass instructor, at this year’s event, appearing daily throughout the show at Booth #1419. The show, presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), will take place on March 25-27, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, gathering over 20,000 pet professionals and showcasing nearly 1,000 exhibiting pet brands.
The highlight of McMillan’s appearance will be two highly anticipated live dog-training demonstrations, where attendees will see his renowned methods brought to life on stage in real time:
The Pet Summit Keynote
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET (60 minutes)
Spotlight Stage Keynote
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM ET (45 minutes)
During each session, McMillan will unveil a brand-new collection of dog training tools, unlike anything currently available on the market. Designed for practical, everyday use, this innovative line makes professional-level training techniques accessible to pet parents for the first time. Select attendees may even have the opportunity to see their own dogs work with McMillan live on stage, offering a rare, interactive look at elite training techniques in action. This debut marks the first public introduction of a training collection personally designed, refined, and relied upon by Brandon McMillan throughout his career. For more information, contact animalexpertproducts@gmail.com.
With daily fan engagement, live demonstrations, and the introduction of a truly one-of-a-kind professional training tool line—poised to become a must-have on retailers’ shelves in the coming season—Brandon McMillan’s presence is set to be one of the most talked-about highlights of Global Pet Expo 2026.
To register for Global Pet Expo, visit GlobalPetExpo.org/Attend. The event is open to retail buyers, manufacturers, media, influencers, and other qualified pet professionals. The show is not open to the general public.