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Sunday February 25

Linda Tellington-Jones
Tellington Touch
Sunday, February 25, at 10 PM Eastern in the Auditorium
TTouch - the Tellington TTouch - is a method based on circular movements of the fingers and hands all over the body. The Tellington TTouch is a specialized approach to the care and training of our animal companions. Developed by internationally recognized animal expert Linda Tellington-Jones, this method based on cooperation and respect offers a positive approach to training, can improve performance and health and presents solutions to common behavioral and physical problems. It also helps establish a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased understanding and more effective communication.
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Monday February 26

Sandra Toney
Freelance cat writing
Monday, February 26, at 9 PM Eastern in Cat Care Central
Sandra Toney is an award-winning writer who has appeared in hundreds of magazines such as Writer's Digest, Soap Opera Weekly, Your Health, Cats Magazine, Woman's Own, Country America, and many others. She lives in Plymouth, Indiana, with her husband, Ray, and four VERY spoiled felines. She is the author of several books, including The Simple Guide to Cats, Feline Behavior, and The Little Book of Cat Tricks. She'll be discussing careers in freelance cat writing.
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Heidi Mier DVM CVA (Chi Institute)
Acupuncture for Pets
Monday, February 26, at 9 PM Eastern in the Dog Den
Dr. Heidi Mier practices Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in an Integrative Small Animal Veterinary practice she has developed in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mier graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988, and subsequently completed an Internship at Cornell University in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. She then went into private practice in Southeastern Michigan. She transitioned into an independent house-call Acupuncture practice in 2002-3, and since last spring has developed an independent Integrative Veterinary practice in an Ann Arbor Specialty clinic. Dr. Mier certified in Small Animal and Equine Acupuncture through the Chi Institute in Florida in 2002-2003, and has completed coursework for Chinese Herbal certification. Her methods of practice primarily involve integrating Western and Eastern Veterinary Medicine through diet, acupuncture, herbal therapy, and traditional therapy where appropriate. Her hobbies include agility for fun with her Finnish Lapphund, and trail-riding her Tennessee Walker mare.
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Tuesday February 27

Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spafadori
Why do dogs drink from the toilet, and do cats always land on their feet?
Tuesday, February 27, at 10 PM Eastern in the Auditorium
Dr. Marty Becker is the popular veterinary contributor to ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" and is the host of "The Pet Doctor With Marty Becker" on PBS. He has appeared on Animal Planet, and is a frequent guest on national network and cable television, and radio shows. He has lectured at every veterinary school in the United States, and been named Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year by the Delta Society and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Marty is co-author of the fastest-selling pet book in history, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, and is either sole author or co-author of other top-selling books, including other animal books in the Chicken Soup line, The Healing Power of Pets: Harnessing the Amazing Ability of Pets To Make and Keep People Happy and Healthy, and Fitness Unleashed: A Dog and Owner's Guide to Losing Weight and Gaining Health Together! With Gina Spadafori, he is co-author of the New York Times best-seller, Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet? as well as Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?

Gina Spadafori is one of America's top syndicated pet columnists, and author of many top selling books including Dogs for Dummies, Cats for Dummies, and Birds for Dummies. Gina has served on the boards of directors of both the Cat Writers Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. She has won the DWAA's Maxwell Medallion for the best newspaper column, and her column has also been honored with a certificate of excellence by the CWA. The first edition of her top-selling book Dogs For Dummies was given the President's Award for the best writing on dogs and the Maxwell Medallion for the best general reference work, both by the DWAA.
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Wednesday February 28

Therese Kopiwoda
Starting your own pet sitting business
Wednesday, February 28, at 10 PM Eastern in the Auditorium
Therese Kopiwoda started her pet sitting career in 2001, when she established LucyGirl Pet Sitting in Austin, Texas. She is also the founder and owner of PetsitUSA.com, established in 2003, which is an online pet sitter directory and industry resource for professional pet sitters, dog walkers, and dog daycares. In addition to running her own business, Therese is the Editorial Director for Wishbones for Pets, a pet sitter sponsored pet charity drive, and past board member of Cyber Sitters United Pet Sitters Conference. Therese has also worked for PetHobbyist.com since 2001. She shares her home with Tequila, a lynx point Siamese; Archie, a border collie; Lydia, an Australian Shepherd mix; and Abby, a Chow/Doberman mix.
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Thursday March 1

Pam Johnson-Bennett
Cat aggression issues
Thursday, March 1, at 9 PM Eastern in Cat Care Central
Pam Johnson-Bennett is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant and one of the most well-known experts on feline behavior. She is a clinical member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is also on the Board of Directors as well as being the Founder and Chair of the IAABC Cat Division. She is the author of six award-winning books on cat behavior and training, including Cat vs. Cat and Hiss and Tell.
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Marta Williams
Animal Communication
Thursday, March 1, at 9 PM Eastern in the Auditorium
Marta Williams, a biologist and animal communicator, is the author of Learning Their Language: Intuitive Communication with Animals and Nature, and Beyond Words: Talking with Animals and Nature.She worked for many years as a wildlife biologist and an environmental scientist before she began practicing as a professional animal communicator in 1991. Marta has written articles for the Whole Horse Journal, Natural Horse Magazine, Ride Magazine, and Healing Garden Journal. She lectures, teaches and offers consultations for animals by phone or by email, worldwide. She is a frequent and popular guest on PetHobbyist.com.
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Edward Moser, MS, VMD, DACVN (Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist)
Nutrition for Dogs and Cats
Thursday, March 1, at 10 PM Eastern in the Auditorium
Dr. Moser holds diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, and advanced degrees from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (where he is an adjunct assistant professor of Veterinary Nutrition) and The Ohio State University. Dr. Moser believes "You are what you eat!" and that incorporating a holistic approach to a healthy, nutritious diet is the foundation of well-being. Dr. Moser has consulted with leading companies in the animal health industry since 1990, indlucing the Wellness brand of Natural Food and Treats for Pets.
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Friday March 2

Rescue Panel
Friday, March 2, from 9-11 PM Eastern, in the Auditorium
A panel discussion with a number of rescue groups for a wide variety of species, including representatives from Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue and the Dane County Humane Society. Other guests include those involved in dog, cat, wildlife, bird, horse, and exotic/small pet rescue, including TLC Lab Rescue, Adopt a Husky Rescue, Wisconsin Chinchilla Rescue, Small Scale Reptile Rescue and Mid Michigan Herp Rescue.
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Saturday March 3

JoAnn Genovese
Purchasing a pedigreed cat
Saturday, March 3, at 8 PM Eastern in Cat Care Central
JoAnn has been showing and breeding Maine Coon Cats since 1989. While she no longer breeds,but she is still active in the show circuit. She shows in ACFA, TICA & CFA. Tonight she is here to explain how to go about choosing a pure bred cat from a cattery: What to look for and what questions to ask to know you are getting a healthy animal, and how to tell the good from the bad. She can also answer questions on getting started in showing cats.
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Helmi Flick
Cat photography
Friday, March 2, at 9 PM Eastern in Cat Care Central
It's just not Chat Week on CatHobbyist.com without Helmi Flick. Says Helmi, "Cat Photography is not the most mainstream of career fields. In fact, most folks who ask me what I do for a living have never even heard of a 'cat photographer.' But then, just a few years ago, neither had I. Now I am one. and, looking back, it's hard to imagine that it took me 30 years of my working life - diligently sleepwalking through administrative positions in the legal, medical and computer industries - to figure out what I was really meant to do. I finally got her by a route most people only dream of by turning something I loved to do into a new career." Helmi returns this year with her popular series of discussions on cat photography.
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