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E-Palooza 7 – Don’t leave your canine career to chance.
Sept. 23-25, 2011
That’s My Dog! Inc. 5110 Wolff Rd. Dubuque, IA
If you register before August 31, 2011 the price is $390 after August 31, 2011 price goes up to $425.
Speaker for this years event are:
Sharon Larson - First Aid & Care For Your Pets™
Sharon Larson started working in high school as a kennel person and never looked back. She’s been grooming professionally at the same vet clinic since 1986; started training dogs professionally in 2003; has been an Advanced Canine Kinaesthetics Specialist since 2005 and has been a Pet Tech First Aid Instructor since 2006.
She leads a parallel life in wildlife also as she has degrees in wildlife management/biology and holds an advanced wildlife rehabilitation permit.
Sharon & her husband live off-the-grid in a solar home in the middle of a state forest in Northern Wisconsin with 7 dogs and 1 cat.
First Aid & Care For Your Pets™ -This four-hour training is taught by lecture, demonstration and hands-on skill practice. Pet owners will learn the necessary skills and techniques to help their pet in a medical emergency. Including: the ABCs of pet first aid, CPR, rescue breathing, restraint/muzzling, choking management, bleeding protocols, injury and wellness assessments, heat and cold injuries, poisoning, putting together a pet first aid kit, establishing a relationship with your vet and much more. This instruction will be geared toward pet professionals.
She can be reached at www.caninecoach.net or www.wildinstinctsrehab.com
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George Cockrell – Training JAWS: Real World tips and techniques for dealing with aggressive canine behaviors.
Founded in 1977 by George Cockrell, Companions Dog Training is backed with more than 3 decades of industry experience.
George Cockrell is known throughout the dog world as a results based dog trainer who cares deeply for the bond between dog and owner. Having trained well over 15,000 students in his many years in the business, George has seen and worked with just about every situation that may arise when dog and human get together. While the general, all purpose family companions are his main focus, George has great experience in other dog endeavors. Obedience Competitions, Animal Control , Police, Military, Assistance, Therapy, Hunting, and TV work are all prominent on his resume.
Training JAWS: Real World tips and techniques for dealing with aggressive canine behaviors- George will give his take on dealing with aggressive dogs. What aggression is and what it is not. He will explain and demonstrate ways to get the dog and owners back on track towards peaceful living. George will explain and show how to get a bad situation under control as safely as possible. Ample time will be provided for questions and answers.
Maryland Dog Training Companions Dog Training.com
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Dr. Christine Woodford & Katie Nosbisch, CCRP – PetWellness: New Approaches to Health and Healing
Dr. Woodford graduated Summa Cum Laude from Creighton University in Omaha, NE in 1994 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry. She then received a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1996. In 2002, Dr. Woodford graduated with honors from Iowa State University and received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
Katie Nosbisch, CCRP
CCRP Certification from University of Tennessee
Veterinary Technician certification pending (Last semester of RCT course)
10 years experience training and showing dogs
PetWellness: new approaches to health and healing -We will discuss and demonstrate a number of new methodologies for strengthening and healing dogs. These apply to performance dogs preparing for competition, to injured or recovering dogs, and to older or arthritic dogs who need to maintain mobility and strength. We will demonstrate some simple techniques for you to use at home and discuss a number of new approaches including MagnaWave, Ultrasound, Laser, Electronic stimulation and supplements. And best of all we will tell stories of successful recoveries and results!
www.canine-rehab.com www.VIPsvet.net
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Mike Balcom-Vetillo – Take the Guesswork Out of Your Advertising / It all begins with a plan
Mike Balcom-Vetillo is the President of Balcom-Vetillo Design, a full service advertising agency located in DeKalb, IL. The agency’s theme is “Helping You Create What’s Important,” and for over 20 years they have worked with a broad range of international, national and local clients, helping them plan and communicate through targeted marketing channels. The award-winning agency is experienced in the enhancement of brand identity; the conceptualization of effective and efficient collateral; the creation of print, broadcast and on-line ad campaigns, and the development of a strategic on-line presence. Mike holds a degree in Journalism from Northern Illinois University and lives in rural Paw Paw. IL. He brings a unique perspective to his presentation – his wife Eileen attended EPALOOZA 6 and is actively e-training.
Take the Guesswork Out of Your Advertising / It all begins with a plan – How can you effectively impact your marketplace and be certain you are noticed? Mike will explain many of the ways to advertise your services, and then help you tie everything together into a cohesive budgeted marketing plan. Some of the marketing skills you’ll learn include the important elements of print and when to use them, how much things cost, when to buy radio time, why you need to be familiar with social media, the importance of direct marketing, and (of course) much, much more! In addition to his advice on how to spend your money wisely, Mike will give you in-depth information on how to promote yourself when you have more time than money.
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Kelly Johnson & Robin MacFarlane – Cash in On Fun! Motivating your clients to do better with their dogs.
Kelly Johnson is from Rochester, MN. She has always felt a connection with animals, especially dogs. After high school, she received a 2 year Associates of Liberal Arts degree from Rochester Community and Technical Collage. Then, she decided to pursue her interest in dogs and attended National K9 School for Dog Trainers in the fall of 2008. She graduated from their Master Trainer program and became a Certified Professional Trainer. Kelly then started her own dog training business in Rochester. She continued her education by attending workshops and learned of That’s My Dog! Kelly attended the April 2010 E-cademy program and became certified in remote collar training. She enjoys spending time with her dog Ollie. Kelly joined the staff of That’s My Dog! June 2010.
Robin MacFarlane is the Owner and Training Director of That’s My Dog!, Inc. She also heads the TMD E-cademy, a continuing education program for dog training professionals. Robin began training dogs in the early ’90s while she worked as a veterinary technician and hospital manager. Over the past 15 years Robin has practiced her belief in continuing education by studying with other accomplished canine professionals as well as attending workshops, seminars and other professional dog training academies.She is a regular guest speaker at several universities, including The University of Wisconsin, Madison. Robin has also served as an advisor and instructor to various police k9 units as well as committees dealing with the issues of breed-specific legislation. Much of her time is spent traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada presenting workshops on canine behavior and training. Robin is known for her eye in reading dogs, her clear ability to explain and demonstrate techniques as well as her fair and patient instruction of both canine and human alike.
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Elizabeth McDonald – E-quipment update – What’s happening in electronic equipment.
Elizabeth McDonald She worked with greyhounds in Dubuque before moving to Birmingham , AL in 1992 to run a greyhound kennel. She then returned to Dubuque in 1995 to work in the Surveillance department at Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino. In 1999 she brought her first dog, Ike, to Robin for Puppy Preschool at That’s My Dog! Always wanting to be around and helping with dogs Elizabeth was brought on board as the office manager. When not at That’s My Dog! Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her husband Bryan, daughter Mary, and their three dogs Ike, Lulu and Sugar. Elizabeth joined the staff of That’s My Dog! in June 2007.
E-quipment update – What’s happening in electronic equipment. Technology changes almost as fast as the the wheel at the roulette table, but don’t leave your knowledge of whats happening to chance. Attend this session to learn what’s available now, how you can expand and modify systems and what’s on the horizon with electronic training aids
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Join the party on Saturday evening as one Dubuque’s infamous fireman, Randy Root heats up the scene with a BBQ buffet and fixings. There may be a few games of chance to participate in and who knows what the show girls have cooked up for fun!
To register for E7 you and visit our online store or give us a call in the office 866-364-5239 or 563-588-3039.
Hotel with reserved blocks of room for That’s My Dog! are:
Holiday Inn Express 563-556-4600 or Days Inn 563-583-3297 – Please let them know that you would like to room a room under That’s My Dog! to get the blocked room rates.
That’s My Dog! Inc. is devoted to helping you have a wonderful relationship with your dog. Whether you need obedience training, behavior modification or education and socialization for your new puppy, That’s My Dog! can fill your needs as a dog lover and pet owner. We understand the psychology of dogs and can help you to create a well behaved, well adjusted pet that you can fully enjoy in every environment. Our programs yield reliable results on leash and off! Take a look at our guarantee. Contact us today and let us help you realize your dog’s full potential so you can proudly say…”That’s My Dog!”