SPEAKER & CLINICIAN PROFILES - 2010

Lynne Bettinger is a certified American Red Cross instructor and has been teaching pet first aid classes for more than eight years. She is also a dog trainer and Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Her company, Sundown Ridge, Ltd., is an authorized provider of those classes. She has trained a wide variety of students from pet owners to pet sitters and veterinary staff to animal control officers.   Lynne will conduct the CGC testing on Sunday and on Saturday she will offer a free seminar on pet first aid demonstrating CPR techniques for pets, proper bandaging in an emergency situation, disaster planning, and proper ID. Also learn what to include in your pet first aid kit.  

The internationally acclaimed Boogie Woogie BowWows have performed to packed houses at theaters throughout the U.S., including the National Theatre in Washington D.C.  With a goal of exposing families to the fun of live performances, the BowWows created a fast-paced theater show in which a Standard Poodle & Long-Hair Dachshund leap, weave, ride a skateboard and jump through hoops all to the beat of the music.

Winning smiles from thousands of audience members, this popular show has received praise from Reader’s Digest & The Washington Post as well as invitations to perform in England & Europe.  

A Maryland native, Dr. Tiffany R. Brown, received her Bachelor’s degree in 1992 from Vassar College. She earned the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1999 from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. During her training, she performed biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. After graduating magna cum laude, she began practicing small animal medicine in southern Maryland.  In 2001 Dr. Brown joined the staff of the Animal Dental Center in Baltimore. While she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, she has a special interest in oral surgery and dentistry. Dr. Brown became a diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College and has been certified as a veterinary dental specialist since 2004.  

In addition to her clinical duties, she informs the public about dentistry at regional and national veterinary meetings, visits to local hospitals and periodic newsletters.   

Ron Cappellieri has more than 13 years selling and marketing animal health care products. The last 7 ½ have been with ProbioticSmart.com, exclusive manufacturers and distributors of the world’s leader in the probiotics category, Probios. Probios probiotics are manufactured by Chris Hansen, makers of the same bacteria used in Dannon, Yoplait and other leading brands.

BS: University of Connecticut
MBA: University of Bridgeport

Christina Chambreau, DVM is an internationally known homeopathic veterinarian. She graduated from the University of Georgia Veterinary College in 1980, began using homeopathy in her veterinary practice in 1983, and has used primarily homeopathy since 1988. A dynamic teacher, Dr. Chambreau is a founder of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy and is on the faculty of the National Center for Homeopathy Summer School. She also teaches her own 1 and 2 day courses and lectures at conventions, schools, clubs and to anyone who is concerned about improving the health of animals.    

Steve Conard is Education and Outreach Coordinator for Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue. He has had guinea pigs in his life for most of the last 40 years. MGPR specializes in pairing existing pets with spayed and neutered guinea pigs of the opposite sex. This is done at monthly adoption meets using "speed dating for guinea pigs". Steve has been supervising this pairing process for the past 10 years. As a representative of MGPR, he has responded to hundreds of email requests from around the US and world on subjects such as guinea pig general care, behavior and bonding. Steve and his wife Cindy were recently awarded a PAWSitive Impact Award from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for their work on educating owners of guinea pigs.    

Terri  Diener has worked extensively with people and their animal companions since 1995, addressing issues of behavior, grief, health, and wishes about life and death.

She brings to this practice a varied background in counseling individuals and coaching businesses to enhance their communication, problem solving and negotiation skills. From her work with group and family dynamics, she perceives how animals fit into and reflect the dynamics of their families and is able to help pet owners create comfortable and respectful solutions to issues of mutual concern.

Terri’s formal training includes a Master’s degree from the University of Maryland and practitioner certificates in neurolinguistics and organizational energetics. She is also a lifelong student of alternative healing, animal communication and interpersonal dynamics. Her goal is to facilitate enriched relationships between people and their animal companions, recognizing that this relationship can be one of the most prized and enduring gifts of our lives.  

Reiki Tails' Usui Reiki Master / Teacher Lisa Dupree is a holistic animal health practitioner and teacher, offering complementary options to assist companion animals and the people who love them. She is the founder of AlternaCare for Animals, dedicated to promoting integrative care options for animals. Lisa has been closely involved with animals her entire life, and has worked in the showing, training, and competition of: horses, sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, dogs, cats, chickens and rabbits. Lisa has been an instructor for more than 20 years, across many disciplines. She is a: Certified Reiki Master / Teacher, and Healing Touch for Animals (TM) Practitioner, who has practiced internationally in Austria, Germany and England

Joy Freedman is a Dog Behaviorist and Obedience instructor who has been training dogs and changing the behavior in their owners for over a decade!

She has appeared on Fox45 morning news, and is the featured Dog expert on several Baltimore radio shows, including, The Ed Norris show and The Kirk and Mark show, both heard on WHFS,105.7. Joy has had the privilege of working backstage and on stage with Cesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer!!

Joy is the staff dog behaviorist and writes the Ask the Trainer column for Baltimore's only publication dedicated to Charm City's canines!! Baltimore Dog!  Joy trained with the National Institute of Dog Training and is an AKC certified CGC evaluator. She specializes in correcting aggression and anxiety behaviors, and is the owner of 4 Paws Pet Services.  

Holli Friedland and the Reptile Squad!!  A group of reptile and amphibian enthusiasts that just love talking about animals!  They can give your kids a positive experience with these beautiful wild creatures. They enjoy the opportunity to share experiences and knowledge with people who are interested in reptiles and amphibians. Their goal is to make everyone love these animals as much as they do!   

Mark German, formerly known as America’s Dog Whisperer, and Founder/CEO of America’s Canine Academy and Janice Wolfe, formerly known as New Jersey’s Dog Whisperer and founder of Merlin’s Kids, share a passionate mission. They journey around the United States and Canada, and soon abroad, to save those “bad dogs” that others have either given up on or simply can not help through conventional means. Mark has been profiled on such shows as Good Morning, Arizona, the Pat McMahon Show, WABC, Paltalk.com, VoiceAmerica.com, and a host of others, working to get the word out to all dog owners: There’s Hope!© Together, Mark and Janice strive to bring this awareness to everyone who loves his or her dog but struggles with out-of-control behaviors such as jumping, barking, lunging, pulling on a leash, aggression, or fearfulness, and cannot find anyone to help them. For many dogs and their owners, Mark and Janice are the last hope. They not only change dogs, they change the humans.

Mark lives in Chino Valley, Arizona has been training owners and rehabilitating their dogs for more than 16 years. “It’s all about the energy” is his mantra. It is frustrating to see people who work with dogs - obedience trainers, handlers, shelter employees, veterinarians, and even some ‘behaviorists’- treat dogs in a way that is detrimental to the dog’s state of mind. After mastering several forms of obedience “training”, Mark realized that these conventional methods failed to change “bad dogs”, and evolved his own techniques to help those dogs that remained aggressive, fearful, or unstable. Using his techniques, he has saved thousands of aggressive, fearful, and “death row” dogs. Years ago, he realized that in order to help more dogs, he needed to teach his techniques to others. 

Janice Wolfe was the first “whisperer” Mark trained. With 2 B.S. degrees from Columbia University, including one in Animal Behavior, Janice had been working with and training “problem” dogs and horses and breeding, showing, and competing with her Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs and Lipizzan horses for over 25 years. 
  

Tom Ingegno M.S.O.M., L.Ac, is a graduate of the New York College of Wholistic Health Professions. He has a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine, and a Bachelors degree in Professional Health Science. Tom is nationally certified and Licensed in both New York and Maryland.  He has taught and supervised at the New York College of Health Professions and the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York.  He was a Board Member of Edo Kai Traditional Acupuncture Society and a frequent contributor to North American Journal of Oriental Medicine. He has treated FEMA rescue workers for both pain and emotional stress during the New York 9/11 rescue effort.  He has also lectured about acupuncture and men's health at Baltimore’s City Hall as part of Baltimore’s TV 25 program Men in Science. Tom uses a variety of Oriental Medical techniques combining Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Herbal Therapy, along with a gently caring nature to help patients reach their health goals.

He is also certified to treat companion animals including dogs, cats and horses. He volunteers to treat animals with several Baltimore rescues and has even been a consultant to the Maryland Zoo. His article "On Pins & Needles" was featured in Baltimore Dog Magazine. 

Tom continues his education by studying with prominent Acupuncturists both in the US and abroad to ensure that he continues to expand his knowledge base and skill to provide the best possible care for all sentient beings.      

Jeff Levine has been working with exotic birds since the mid 70's. In 2004 Jeff started The Bailey Foundation, a 501C3 non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the life of exotic Companion Birds through education, rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption. During these 6 years Jeff and his organization have helped over 450 birds through rehab and eventually finding a new home. We believe that we always have room for one more bird in need.

Jeff lives in Southeastern Pennsylvania with his wife Pat where they work with the birds that are entrusted to them. Jeff believes that there is no such thing as a bird that cannot be worked with but rather that the bird is just misunderstood or their current caregiver needs further education.  

Jennifer Lund, Ph.D., CPDT, has been teaching and training dogs and people since 1990. She started with competitive obedience and agility with her own dogs, and then began teaching classes with a local obedience club. She focused on puppy and household obedience training. She created and taught a public education seminar entitled "So You Want to Get a Puppy..." designed to help people make educated choices about dog ownership. In 1996, Jennifer received the Instructor of the Year award from the Ann Arbor Dog Training Club. Jennifer has also worked with Leader Dogs for the Blind and Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She has also been teaching privately and helping people address dog behavior problems for many years.

Currently, Jennifer teaches 8-10 group classes per week in puppy socialization, basic obedience and manners, and agility. She also counsels clients with dog behavior problems and supervises two apprentice trainers. Jennifer is also an instructor in the Canine Training and Management Program at Kutztown University. Jennifer is an approved Canine Good Citizen evaluator for the American Kennel Club and maintains professional membership in the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). She has received the designation of Certified Pet Dog Trainer from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

When she is not training dogs, Jennifer is a research scientist, formerly with IBM. Currently she is on leave while starting a family, working on several book projects, raising some more guide dog puppies, and developing her business. She has two children, two dogs of her own, a cat, a rabbit, a mouse, and some fish. And a very tolerant husband.  

Dr. Gretchen Ruby is a native of Harford County, MD. She graduated with honors in Animal Science and Biology at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. She proceeded to veterinary school at The Virginia- Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine where she achieved her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1991. Upon graduation Dr. Ruby returned to Aberdeen, MD where she was a dedicated small animal practitioner for seven years. During this time she meet her husband Mark. To afford more time with her children, Dr Ruby began working in veterinary emergency medicine in 1998. This is when she realized that her true passion was emergency and critical care medicine. Dr. Ruby has continued to work in this area of veterinary medicine for eleven years and now is an owner of the Animal Emergency Hospital in Bel Air, MD.