Educational Events

April 2nd, 2024

Vet Tech Beth Clute

Preventative Care for Pets

March 5th, 2024

Traverse City Police and K9s

Special Guests and speakers Police K9 Eno, Police K9 Kilo and their handlers Officer Logan Core and Officer Ben Snyder.

September 1st, 2023

Jacqueline Anderson

D-Tails Pet Grooming

August 1st, 2023

Carilee (Cole) Moran

Tracking is a great activity for those who love to be outdoors, love to watch dogs use their most notable ability, and enjoy the camaraderie of an invigorating, challenging sport. She has earned-15 Tracking Dog (TD) -6 Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) -1 TDU (Tracking Dog Urban) . It’s easy to see that tracking is one of her favorite activities. She is a retired AKC tracking judge, and is currently preparing two dogs (a Belgian Tervuren and a Belgian Malinois) for her first try at Variable Surface Tracking (VST) titles.
 
In addition, Carilee has done just about everything else: -15 Companion Dog (CD) -8 Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) -4 Utility Dog (UD) -1 Agility Champion (AGCH) -6 Conformation Champion (Ch) She combines this with 8 years of experience racing sled dogs, along with accomplishments in flyball, canine musical freestyle, FASTCAT, barn hunt, dock diving, and even the Belgian Sheepdog Club of America’s Messenger Dog titles. She has written the quarterly column on the Belgian Malinois in the AKC Gazette for the last ten years, and wrote the Belgian Sheepdog column for four years prior to that, hoping to share observations about the Belgians breed that are relevant to everyone. It’s fair to say she has tried her hand at most things.

June 6th, 2023

Lisa Meleski

NACSW Certified Nosework Instructor & AKC Scentwork Judge

Introduction to Scentwork Discussion & Demonstration.

Demo Dogs: Verena (GSD), Pablo (All American), & Cinder (GSD)

Sniffs and Giggles

May 2nd, 2023

Sheryl Zimmerman DPT, CCRT & Paula Hock LVT, CVMRT

Physical Rehabilitation for Canines:

Dogs of all ages can suffer from injuries and general aches and pain. Canine rehabilitation applies human physical therapy techniques modified specifically for dogs. Benefits include decreased pain and increase strength and functional mobility enabling an overall improved quality of life. Learn about common orthopedic and neurological conditions treated, components of treatment sessions, and case examples of successful outcomes. Additional information will be provided on recognizing signs of pain or “slowing down” and when to seek guidance from a veterinary professional.

Long Lake Animal Hospital

April 4th, 2023

Therapy Dogs Presentation

Munson Medical Center Therapy Dog Program for Staff

 

 

February 7th, 2023

Fenzi Loose Leash Walking Presentation

The Fenzi Method: Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking

Is your dog a chronic leash puller? If leash walking is a misery then this webinar is for you! The Fenzi “cutting corners” method can work even for dogs where other approaches have failed. It requires no food, no highly controlled environments, and allows for reasonably inexperienced handlers. This method is equally suited to a young puppy on dog directed socialization outings as it is for strong adult dogs with years of practice pulling on walks. And the best part? It works fast and without compulsive techniques by reducing frustration in both the puller and the pullee!
If you are tired of being dragged around or a trainer who simply wants more options for helping your clients, then join Denise and hear what she has to say about an entirely new approach!

December 6th, 2022

Dr. Chris Randall, DVM

Functional Veterinary Medicine & Integrative Medicine:

  • Acupuncture
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Spinal Manipulation (Chiropractic)
  • Ozone Therapy
  • Bio-Energetic Testing
  • Laser Therapy
  • Shockwave Therapy
  • Stem Cell Therapy
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

North Country Vet

November 1st, 2022

All County Search & Rescue

Becky (K9 Training Coordinator, K9 Trailing Coordinator) with Dante

Cherie (K0 Area Search Coordinator) with Loki

All County Search & Rescue

October 5th, 2021

Alicea Howell LVT, VTS (Behavior) KPA CTP

Cooperative Veterinary Care

Barks & Rec