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World of Pets Expo
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Schedule of
Events - 2013
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Please
check back in the fall for 2014 updates |
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| Friday,
January 25, 2013 |
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Main Arena |
| 2:30
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Opening
Ceremonies
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| 3:00 |
DockDogs
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Big Air 
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| 5:00
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CHESARDA
- Live Search & Rescue Demo |
| 6:00
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DockDogs
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Big Air *
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Maryland Pet Gazette Seminar Hall
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Maryland Pet Gazette Seminar Hall
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| 11:00 |
Feeding the Best - Scared of making your own food?:
Dr Christina Chambreau: Include your dogs and cats in your weekly family meal planning. Make this process safe, easy and inexpensive. How to select the best commercial foods. Demo of food preparation.
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| 12:00 |
Becoming an Animal
Trainer and Behavior Counselor: Deb Winkler, CABC, CPDT:
Want to become a certified animal behavior counselor and a certified
trainer? This seminar will help you understand the years of
behavioral research behind the science of animal training and how
obtain the necessary education and experience to have a successful
career in this exciting and rewarding field.
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| 1:00 |
When Love is Not Enough -
Pets need financial planning too: Mel Litter,
Financial Advisor: This discussion will explore strategies for
including your pets in your financial planning and enable you
to support them in good times and times of duress. Discussion
on ways to manage the costs of ongoing care through all life stages
and through life events including divorce, job loss, moves and
health changes. |
| 2:00 |
Raising Your Home Chicken Flock:
Jennifer Rhodes, University of Maryland Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural
Resources: Raising a home chicken flock can be a very rewarding small business or hobby the entire family can enjoy. Come join us to learn the “bird basics” about raising your own chicken flock. |
| 3:00 |
MD
Feline Society - The 5 Minute Cat Clinic: A great series
of short informative demos including how to clip a cat's nails,
groom a cat (longhaired and shorthaired), get a cat into a carrier,
give a pill, liquid medication, insulin, or subcutaneous fluids and
more. |
| 4:00 |
Know
Your Animal, Know Yourself: Terri Diener, Petspeak:
Through their behavior, our animals often reflect back to us our own
attitudes and issues. Once we understand why they do what they
do, we can adjust our behavior - and see how it changes theirs. |
| 5:00
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To be announced |
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North Hall Clinician
Demo Arena
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11:00 |
Parrot Training Demo with Birdwhisperer - Jesse James -
Watch Jesse transform
difficult parrots using his TLC methods. See info on his workshop here
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12:00 |
Think you have what it
takes to be 100.7 The Bay’s 'top dog' in town?
Compete in the Pet & Owner 2013 Contest. Open to all pets of all
kinds!
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2:00 |
Sport Dog! From
Agility to Schutzhund: Tecla Walton, CPDT-KA - The
Many Benefits of Dog Sport Training: Understanding the relevance and
positive impact of sport training; debunking widespread myths
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3:00 |
Presentation
by Wild World of Animals
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4:00 |
K9 Koncepts Dog
Training - Obedience, Protection and Handicap Assistance
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5:00 |
CHESARDA
- Live Search & Rescue Demo
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| Workshops - Saturday
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registration required) See descriptions |
| 10:00 |
Help Your Dog Become
Calm & Confident with Tellington TTouch™-
Pam Wanveer, 10 - 3 pm |
| 11:00 |
Join the Legions of Dr. Doolittle
- with Terri Diener, 11 - 1 pm |
| 12:00 |
The Six Simple Steps to Instantly and Quickly Starting Your Own Business or Practice
- with Mark Luterman, 12- 4 pm |
| 11:00 |
Canine Good Citizen
Test
- with Joy Freedman, 11 ongoing |
| 2:00 |
Help Your Cats & Dogs Live Longer
and Save Money Too
- with Dr. Christina Chambreau, 2 - 4 pm |
| 3:00 |
Parrot Behavior - with
Jesse James, CAS, BIRDWHISPERER, 3 - 6 pm |
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| Sunday, January 27, 2013
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Main Arena
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| 10:30
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Opening Ceremonies |
| 11:00
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DockDogs
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Big Air *
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| 12:00
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Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
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| 1:00 |
DockDogs
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Big Air *
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| 3:00
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Johnny Peers Muttville Comix
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DockDogs
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Finals
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Maryland Pet Gazette Seminar Hall
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11:00
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Canine First Aid Basics and
Preparedness: Joy Freedman, Dog Behaviorist, Red Cross certified
Canine CPR and First Aid Instructor, AKC CGC Evaluator, owner 4 Paws Pet
Services: An overview of basic Canine First Aid and CPR. What to keep in
your Canine first aid kit, CPR demo.
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Cutting edge medicine: Stem cell
therapy for sports related injuries in dogs: Sherman O.
Canapp Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports
Medicine Group - The use of regenerative medicine (stem cell therapy
and platelet rich plasma) for the treatment of tendinopathies in
dogs. Overview of regenerative medicine techniques and case
presentations will be included.
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1:00
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When Love is Not Enough -
Pets need financial planning too: Mel Litter,
Financial Advisor: This discussion will explore strategies for
including your pets in your financial planning and enable you
to support them in good times and times of duress. Discussion
on ways to manage the costs of ongoing care through all life stages
and through life events including divorce, job loss, moves and
health changes.
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2:00
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Ask
the Groomer: Joanne Kline, Ann’s JES Grooming: Are you
using the correct tools for the coat, do you line brush, card or
both? I’ll touch on helping your pet live longer by brushing
teeth, cleaning ears and cutting nails. Demo and Q&A.
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3:00
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What Are
They Really Thinking and Feeling?: Terri Diener,
Petspeak: Companion animals have strong thoughts and
feelings about themselves, their people, and their lives that can
surprise us, amaze us, and even keep us humble.
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4:00
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MD
Feline Society - The 5 Minute Cat Clinic: A great series
of short informative demos including how to clip a cat's nails,
groom a cat (longhaired and shorthaired), get a cat into a carrier,
give a pill, liquid medication, insulin, or subcutaneous fluids and
more.
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North Hall Clinician
Demo Arena
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11:00
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Parrot Training Demo with Birdwhisperer - Jesse James -
Watch Jesse transform
difficult parrots using his TLC methods. See info on his workshop here
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12:00
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How
to develop a progressive exercise program for your dog from puppy to
senior:
Brad
Palmer, Brick Bodies Personal Trainer
- Demo of some
exercises that get both the handler and dog involved, up and moving.
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1:00
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K9 Koncepts Dog
Training - Obedience, Protection and Handicap Assistance
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2:00
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Parade of Breeds - Participate
in the parade of breeds with your canine! Contact
Don Peacock: dpeacock680@yahoo.com
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What
is the difference between my dog’s temperament and behavior?:
Joy Freedman, 4 Paws Pet Services - Ask the Expert w/ Q&A
and audience participation
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| 4:00
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Presentation
by Wild World of Animals
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Workshops -
Sunday - (pre registration required) See descriptions |
| 10:00 |
Help Your Dog Become
Calm & Confident with Tellington TTouch™-
Pam Wanveer, 10 - 3 pm |
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10:00
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Reiki Healing for Animals
- with Kathleen Lester and Inez
Donmoyer, 10 to noon |
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12:00
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Canine Good Citizen
Test
- with Joy Freedman, 12 ongoing |
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Causes, Prevention and Treatment of
Separation Anxiety
- with Deb Winkler, 1 -
3 pm |
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Big
Air
- The Long Jump for Dogs and the most popular of the three disciplines. The dog has up to 40’ of dock to build up speed and jump as far as they can. Distance is measured where the tail meets the body.
Extreme Vertical
- The High Jump for Dogs. The dog is allowed 20’ of the dock to run and jump for the bumper, which is hung 8’ away from the dock at a height starting at 5’.
Speed Retrieve
- The Sprint for Dogs. They run 20’ down the dock, jump big, and swim as fast as they can to grab
the duck while being timed. |
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**Schedule
subject to change.
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World of Cats - Saturday &
Sunday
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Breeds on Display
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ACFA Cat Show
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great prizes too!
Presented by the Hidden Paw Cat Club
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Click Here
for entry form.
There are still some cages available,
so enter today!
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Adoptable Cats on Display all three days
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| World of Reptiles - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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Interactive Educational Displays & Expert
Advisors from:
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Wild World of Animals and the NEW Rainforest
Experience
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Extreme Reptiles - See exotic snakes from all over
the world! $1.00 Entry fee
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World of Birds - Friday,
Saturday & Sunday
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Rare Species on Display
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Education - Q&A and Care Sheets from the
knowledgeable members of:
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Baltimore Bird Fanciers and the Feathered Sanctuary
Rescue
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Gerbil Society - Gerbil Show - Saturday - more
info here
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Competition on Saturday
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Flooring
provided by:
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Education on Friday and Saturday
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Check
with our sponsor for special pricing on agility flooring tiles used
at the show
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Guinea
Pig-a-Thon - Sunday - get
more info |
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AKC
Dog Agility Trial – South Hall
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Rings of Excitement All Weekend!
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Canine
Good Citizen Test - Saturday & Sunday |
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Sign
up in our workshop area or observe for free |
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Petting Zoo - included with
your admission
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Mining Company
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