Discover Dogs Seminars

Following on from the success of the Seminars at last year's Discover Dogs we are pleased to announce an even larger range of seminars for this year's show covering a wide variety of topics with some well known speakers.

Bookings for the Seminars are now closed but if there are any you would like to attend, please go to the Seminar Stand (208b) 10 minutes before your chosen seminar starts and if there is room, the co-ordinators will let you in.

Saturday 12 November 2011 Seminars

Time	Seminar	Speaker
10.30	What to look for when finding a dog trainer Aby Wojcik who works for the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine behaviour (KCAI), discusses the importance of finding a reputable trainer and what to look for, and how the KCAI Scheme addresses standards of dog training in the UK.	Aby Wojcik from the Kennel Club
11.00	Safe and Sound - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL The purpose of the Kennel Club Safe And Sound Award Scheme is to promote the safe interaction between children and dogs. The Safe and Sound Scheme focuses on the educational issues connected with staying safe around dogs. It can never be taken for granted that any dog will be 100% safe with everyone all of the time. Children have to be taught how to behave in the company of even the best trained dog. Mark is the Wandsworth Council Dog Control Manager and a KC member of the SAS working party.	Mark Callis
11.30	Reiki for Dogs - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL Rob Fellows became a reiki practitioner over 12 years ago to help his arthritic Springer spaniel Joe. Over the years Rob has worked  with many dogs and people assisting with pain reduction and lowering  stress. Reiki is a simple and natural hands-on healing method which involves no  manipulation and encourages dogs to self heal. It's easy to learn and easy  to do. Rob now spends most of his time training others to give reiki to their own  pets and to people too. "People are amazed when I tell them that absolutely anyone has the ability  to give reiki once I've trained them. The skills learnt on my specifically  designed one-day courses will last forever. It’s truly a gift for  life." Rob will be giving talks each day with practical demonstrations.	Rob Fellows
12.00	When to take your dog to the vet - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL From routine visits with your puppy and adult dog for preventative healthcare to spotting common problems including emergencies, Marc explains what signs to look out for, what they mean, and how to act in order to keep your dog happy and healthy for its whole life.	Marc Abraham
12.30	Positive Training your Dog - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL Carolyn will be talking about improving the bond you have with your dog using breed or type specific exercise, games and training.	Carolyn Menteith
13.00	What to feed your new puppy "Armed for life, giving them the best start"  An over view of all the key things to look for in a puppy diet which can help them to grow and thrive, from energy levels to prebiotics and how to avoid some of the classic pit falls such as not encouraging a fussy appetite. Vikky Haydon is the Royal Canin Training Manager	Vikki Haydon
13.30	What to look for when buying a puppy - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL Items covered will be how to choose the right breed, finding a breeder, what to ask, what to look for, what not to do!	Bill Lambert from the Kennel Club
14.00	Psychological benefits of owning a dog - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL Lance Workman is Head of Psychology at Bath Spa University. He has published widely on both human and animal behaviour and is interviews editor for ‘The Psychologist’. Lance has a particular interest in the evolution and development of behaviour in both humans and animals.	Lance Workman
14.30	Addressing the issues of puppy farming Sadly puppy farming remains a massive problem here in the UK. Marc explains what puppy farming is, how you can spot an irresponsible breeder and how we can all work together to stop this evil industry from continuing.	Marc Abraham
15.00	Legal Responsibilities of Dog Owners - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL Trevor has been qualified as a Solicitor for 23 years and currently practises as Cooper & Co in Canterbury.  He is regarded as an expert on the law of dogs and he represents dog owners throughout England & Wales in both civil and criminal cases.  Trevor enjoys presenting seminars for dog owners and is always interested to hear from Dog Clubs that want to book him for an evening or weekend slot.	Trevor Cooper
15.30	Obesity - Tackling the 'Big' Problem An overview of the UK's growing problem of dog obesity, looking at some of the main causes, pitfalls and what we can do to help avoid it....and to how deal with it when it happens. Dr Pauline Devlin is Director of Scientific Communications and External Affairs at Royal Canin.	Pauline Devlin
16.00	Training your Dog the Tellington Touch way- THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL TTouch recognises an inextricable link between posture and behaviour and uses body work, ground work exercises and specific equipment to release tension and to promote a feeling of calm and well-being in dogs. This in turn helps dogs develop self confidence and self control and enables them to move beyond their instinctive and, often fearful, responses.	Sarah Fisher

Sunday 13 November 2011 Seminars

Time	Seminar	Speaker
10.30	What to look for when finding a dog trainer Aby Wojcik who works for the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine behaviour (KCAI), discusses the importance of finding a reputable trainer and what to look for, and how the KCAI Scheme addresses standards of dog training in the UK.	Aby Wojcik from the Kennel Club
11.00	Dogs in War On this poignant Remembrance weekend we look back at how the simple dog has helped us humans in war and conflict. From the inhospitable trenches of WW1 right through to 9/11 and subsequent execution of Osama Bin Laden, dogs have always played a major role.	Marc Abraham
11.30	Reiki for Dogs Rob Fellows became a reiki practitioner over 12 years ago to help his arthritic Springer spaniel Joe. Over the years Rob has worked  with many dogs and people assisting with pain reduction and lowering  stress. Reiki is a simple and natural hands-on healing method which involves no  manipulation and encourages dogs to self heal. It's easy to learn and easy  to do. Rob now spends most of his time training others to give reiki to their own  pets and to people too. "People are amazed when I tell them that absolutely anyone has the ability  to give reiki once I've trained them. The skills learnt on my specifically  designed one-day courses will last forever. It’s truly a gift for  life." Rob will be giving talks each day with practical demonstrations.	Rob Fellows
12.00	What to look for when buying a puppy - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL Items covered will be how to choose the right breed, finding a breeder, what to ask, what to look for, what not to do!	Bill Lambert from the Kennel Club
12.30	Positive Training your Dog - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL Carolyn will be talking about improving the bond you have with your dog using breed or type specific exercise, games and training.	Carolyn Menteith
13.00	Obesity, Tackling the 'BIG' problem An overview of the UK's growing problem of dog obesity, looking at some of the main causes, pitfalls and what we can do to help avoid it....and to how deal with it when it happens. Dr Pauline Devlin is Director of Scientific Communications and External Affairs at Royal Canin.	Pauline Devlin
13.30	Training your Dog the Tellington Touch way - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL TTouch recognises an inextricable link between posture and behaviour and uses body work, ground work exercises and specific equipment to release tension and to promote a feeling of calm and well-being in dogs. This in turn helps dogs develop self confidence and self control and enables them to move beyond their instinctive and, often fearful, responses.	Sarah Fisher
14.00	Dog Activity Trails - Promoting Fitness and Fun with your best friend - THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL Steve is the Kennel Club's Access Advisor and Your Dog magazine's expert on where you can go - and what you can do - in town and country. He championed the concept of activity trails in the UK, and has just returned from helping the people of Christchurch, New Zealand, build more dog-friendly places as they recover from their devastating earthquakes.  More UK dog owners than ever are finding that activity trails are a great way to have fun and get fit with your best friend. Steve tells you how to build the jumps, weaves, tunnels and ramps that can turn a routine local dog walk into an exciting and healthy trail for all.	Steve Jenkinson
14.30	Addressing the issues of Puppy Farming Sadly puppy farming remains a massive problem here in the UK. Marc explains what puppy farming is, how you can spot an irresponsible breeder and how we can all work together to stop this evil industry from continuing.	Marc Abraham
15.00	Safe and Sound The purpose of the Kennel Club Safe And Sound Award Scheme is to promote the safe interaction between children and dogs. The Safe and Sound Scheme focuses on the educational issues connected with staying safe around dogs. It can never be taken for granted that any dog will be 100% safe with everyone all of the time. Children have to be taught how to behave in the company of even the best trained dog. Mark is the Wandsworth Council Dog Control Manager and a KC member of the SAS working party.	Mark Callis
15.30	What to feed your new puppy "Armed for life, giving them the best start"  An over view of all the key things to look for in a puppy diet which can help them to grow and thrive, from energy levels to prebiotics and how to avoid some of the classic pit falls such as not encouraging a fussy appetite. Vikky Haydon is the Royal Canin Training Manager	Vikki Haydon