Orlando Pampered Pet Expo Education Sessions
Education sessions are included in the cost of your admission unless otherwise noted.
 

Holistic Pet Night (Friday night, August 8, 2008)
4pm - 9pm

Holistic Pet Night is an evening of presentations and demos on chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, holistic health, animal communication, Reiki, Doga and more.
 

Doga!
Suzi Teitelman, DogaDog.com

Help your dog find his or her inner peace! Doga is a yoga experience where both dog and human practice poses, perform breathing exercises and share bonding time. Suzi Teitelman, a yoga instructor and former Director of Yoga for Crunch Fitness in New York City, will explain Doga and share some poses you and your dogi (a dog that practices yoga) can try at home. Suzi coined the term "Doga" after discovering that her adopted cocker spaniel, Coali, loved trying different yoga poses with her. Suzi incorporates massage, light stretches, relaxing and bonding in her Doga poses. In addition to having a howling good time, Suzi says dogi’s sleep better and are stronger than their couch-potato counterparts —and are often better behaved! Suzie now lives in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Visit her website at www.dogadog.com

Pet Massage
Jedidiah Stone

Touch is a very basic bond between animals and people so it is not surprising that touch can be a technique for healing as well. Massage is a great way to bond with your pet while increasing circulation, enhancing flexibility and improving metabolic efficiency. Massage also provides an opportunity for you to perform an ongoing assessment of your pet and to be aware of changes in the skin or body structure. Jedidiah Stone is a licensed massage therapist and certified dog and equine massage provider. He’ll be talking about the benefits of massage for your pet and giving some tips on safe massage techniques you can try at home. Jedidiah offers private at-home massage sessions. He can be reached at
www.JedidiahStone.com

Is Chiropractic Right for Your Pet?
Beth Ferris, DVM, Coastal Animal Hospital Wellness Center

Chiropractic is a natural, drug-free option to your animal's total health care. It can decrease pain and add quality to your pet’s performance, movement, and well being by restoring normal range of motion to the joints. Chiropractic care can be extremely helpful for animals having problems involving the joints, muscles and nerves and can provide an alternative method of care that often complements traditional care. Beth Ferris, DVM is an associate veterinarian at Coastal Animal Hospital in Rockledge, FL. She is certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association and is adjunct faculty for the Veterinary Technology program at Brevard Community College. Dr. Ferris has served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and Operation Desert Storm. Join her as she explains chiropractic and helps you to understand how it may benefit your pet.

Intention at the Root of All Healing
Albert Nunez, DVM, CVA, Animal Hospital of Baldwin Park | Animal Hospital of Lake Mary

 Join in this informative session with Dr. Albert Nunez and learn about Acupuncture and other Holistic Alternatives. Dr. Nunez is the owner of Animal Hospital of Baldwin Park and Animal Hospital of Lake Mary. He practices Integrative Veterinary Medicine combining cutting edge surgery, internal medicine, endoscopy and laser ultrasound, as well as acupuncture, herbal medicine, energy medicine and natural diets for dogs, cats and exotics.

Tuina
Beth Carson, DVM, CVA, Animal Hospital of Baldwin Park | Animal Hospital of Lake Mary

Learn about Tuina, a Chinese medical therapy similar to massage and chiropractic techniques to increase the flow of Qi. Dr. Beth Carson has had extensive training in all areas of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) and is certified in both acupuncture and tui-na (Chinese medical manipulation). Dr. Carson enjoys practicing integrative medicine to benefit the patient.

Reiki / Animal Communication
Colleen Gordon, Healing for Pets

Colleen Gordon is a pet communicator, pet massage therapist and Usui trained Reiki master. She can help you to understand Reiki, also known as hands-on healing, and how this alternative and natural remedy can complement traditional medical treatment. As a pet communication, Colleen can also help you get your animal companion's point of view.
Note: additional fees may apply
 

Saturday/Sunday Education Presentations
 

Kellyann Conway is the President of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), the former Director of Animal Training and Behavior for Animal Planet Pet Video and Petfinder.com and is the 2007 Outstanding Trainer of the Year award winner. She began animal training in 1986 and teaches using reward-based training methods to attain a strong desire for achievement from both the pet and pet parent. Kellyann is on the Board of The Companion Animal Sciences Institute and is a clinical member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

Kids and Dogs - Training In the Real World
Introduce kids to safe, fun training exercises that they can do with their dogs. The focus is on rewarding desirable behaviors and understanding when and how to give a reward.

Play With Your Dog (And Train Him While You Are At It!)
Games are fun and motivating for dogs and their people. Learn about using play as a means of modifying you dog’s behavior, increase the speed of your training and enhance your relationship at the same time. 

The Golden Rules – What Every Pet Parent Should Know! 
We’ll cover the “must know secrets” that every pet parent should know in order to have a long, happy, enriching life with your favorite furry family member!

What Is Your Dog Telling You? Learn More Than The Average Dog Whisperer!
So many people want to know what their dog is feeling & thinking. “What does my dog want?!” We’ll take a look at what your dog’s behavior and body language is telling you and dispel some common myths about what it isn’t.
 

Melissa Perez, DVM
Lake Howell Animal Clinic
Dr. Perez is a general practitioner with a special interest in internal medicine, surgery, oncology, critical care and emergency medicine. She provides primary and critical care for dogs and cats and critical care for birds and exotics.

Pet First Aid and Emergency Preparedness
Join Dr. Melissa Perez from Lake Howell Animal Clinic for this information-packed presentation. Learn basic first aid skills to help stabilize your pet in an emergency until you get to the vet. Dr. Perez will also discuss preparing for an emergency, from first aid kits to micro chipping and more.
 

Corene Fry
www.beaktwobeak.com
Corene Fry is an experienced animal behaviorist and worked as an animal trainer at Universal Studios' Animal Planet Live show. She helps pet owners reach a better understanding with their pets by simply learning how to communicate on their level and to pay attention to their responses.

Talk With the Animals
Most people fail to understand the importance of building a mutual language with their pets. If you don’t communicate in a way your pet understands, it can lead to frustration on your side and your pet will simply be confused. Many behavioral problems can be resolved, or even avoided, if you start to view the world from your pet’s perspective and begin to understand how they learn and what they are trying to tell you. By taking the time to understand how your pet “talks,” you can communicate with them with the use of voice tones and body language in a way that they understand.
 

Michael Fleck, DVM
Epi-Pet
Dr. Fleck has practiced small animal medicine for thirty-five years and is founder and creator of Epi-Pet which develops “high performance” skin care products and treatments for pets. He has lectured extensively on “Skin Care and the Pet” throughout the United States at many veterinarian and groomer conferences and trade shows.

Discover the Solutions to Shedding, Itching, and Odor Problems. What about Sunscreen?
Do you find yourself vacuuming two or three times a day because of excessive pet shedding? Do you wake up in the middle of the night to the thumping and scratching of your four-legged family member? Do you wake up to an unpleasant odor from that furry friend sleeping in bed with you or change your bedding frequently because of that smell and pet dander on your bed sheets? Lifestyle changes in our pet’s lives change with the lifestyles in our own lives. Pets live in the house, sleep in bed with our kids or us, they travel on family vacations, go to the beach and go boating, hiking, jogging, dog parks, and etc. The pet industry recognizes those medical and hygienic skin and hair coat problems and is doing something about them. Epi-Pet manufacturers “high-performance” products that eliminate excessive shedding, itching and odor. And don’t forget about sun protection! The sun can cause burning, dermatitis and skin tumors in our pets, just as it can in us Protect your pet too!
 

Annie Greer, DVM
River Oaks Animal Hospital
Annie Greer is a certified veterinary chiropractitioner and host of the popular “Annie G Pet Show” on 540 WFLA. She owns and runs three animal hospitals, is an animal behaviorist and proud caretaker of 40 animals on her 40 acre farm. Annie is an accomplished writer on pet topics and author of “The Chimp Who Loved Me and Other Naughty Animals Tales” due out in the Fall of 2008.

Is There Alternative Therapy For My Pets?
Is your pet finding it difficult to get up? Have you been told that he is just too old and there is nothing you can do to relieve his arthritis? Annie Greer, a certified veterinary chiropractitioner will walk you through some of the most effective alternative therapies such as veterinary orthopedic manipulation, cold laser therapy, pulse signal therapy for arthritis, alpha sonic and more. Attendees will leave knowing that there can always be hope for some of the hopeless cases. Annie will draw on case histories and pay particular attention to the help that can be give to the “downer dog.” In addition, there will be a look at the part Nutrisuticals can have in supporting rehabilitation and healing. A must for all that want to explore non-surgical options.
 

Stephanie Henley
Dog Day Architecture
Stephanie Henley is co-owner of national design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design. She created the Dog Day furniture as a solution to a problem often encountered by clients – the ugly dog crate. Stephanie and her firm work nationally & internationally.

Furniture For You & Your Pets
This will change your home! We all love our pets, our puppies, and our kitties, but sometimes we are deluged by all their stuff! Dog Day Architecture is a way to have beautiful furniture for you & your dog. You can both enjoy the beautiful pieces – but you get your house back & your pet gets a wonderful little den, right in the middle of the family action!
 

Dave Skoletsky
Sit Means Sit
Dave Skoletsky is the owner of ‘Sit Means Sit’ Denver School for Professional Dog Trainers as well as a professional dog trainer and a ‘Sit Means Sit’ seminar instructor. He actively competes in the sport of Schutzhund and is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals; Association of Pet Dog Trainers; Certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; and USA Schutzhund Club.

Sit Means Sit, Dog Training
Come learn why Sit Means Sit Dog Training has revolutionized the world of dog training. They have quickly become one of the most innovative and effective dog training businesses within the industry. Sit Means Sit has raised the bar and they are willing to prove it. Sit Means Sit is one of the fastest and comprehensive dog training systems available. This informative and interactive seminar presented by Dog Training Expert, Dave Skoletsky, will bring you up to speed when it comes to training your pet dog and training dogs professionally. Topics covered in the seminar include: Off-Leash Control, Dog Obedience and How to Start Your Own Dog Training Business.
 

Mariah Kimball, DVM
East Orlando Animal Hospital
Dr. Mariah Kimball is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine and new addition to the East Orlando Animal Hospital staff. While enjoying all aspects of veterinary medicine, Dr. Kimball is a general practitioner with a special interest in exotic animal medicine, radiology and dentistry.

Toxic or Tasty Treat? Learn what is dangerous or delightful in our homes and kitchens.
Join Dr. Mariah Kimball for a fun, interactive and kid-friendly presentation about the hidden dangers of people-food, household products and human medications. Participation will be encouraged and rewarded! Have you ever wondered why you can’t give your cat Tylenol, or why chocolate is so bad for our pets? Come find out the answer to these questions and learn much, much more!