K-9 College Cruise

	Dr. Deborah Greco Gut Sea: Gastrointestinal Update for the Breeder Gland Sea: Endocrinology Update for the Breeder * Case-based presentation with interactive "clickers" Deborah S. Greco received her DVM from the University of California in 1982 and completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Louisiana State University from 1982-1983. She became a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1986 after completing an internal medicine residency and PhD at Texas A&M. She was a professor of small animal internal medicine at Colorado State University for 12 years and recipient of the Pfizer award for research excellence at Colorado State University in 1996. Dr. Greco is currently a senior research scientist with Nestle Purina Petcare.
	Pat Hastings Tricks of the Trade K9 Structure in Action Pat Hastings has been involved in the dog world since 1959. She began her career as an owner-handler, moved into breeding, then teamed up with her late husband, E.R. "Bob" Hastings, in professional handling. She is currently an AKC judge and highly respected educator in the dog world. Her seminars, presentations and litter evaluations have benefited dog fanciers for over 15 years.
	Dr. Robert Van Hutchison K9 Reproduction K9 Pediatrics Dr. Robert Van Hutchison is one of the world's leading experts in canine reproduction. He is internationally recognized for his work with canine frozen semen and reproduction and is highly respected among breeders in the show-dog community throughout the world. Dr Hutchison is the director of the International Canine Semen Bank - Ohio, a canine frozen semen center which he started in 1984. He speaks nationally and internationally to veterinary and breeder groups on reproduction, whelping, pediatric care, and infertility. He has published numerous articles, authored textbook chapters on canine reproduction, and produced a DVD on dog breeding which is available at Animal Clinic Northview.
	Dr. Debbie Gross Saunders Strengthening & Conditioning the K9 Athlete Dr. Saunders earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in physical therapy from Boston University, a Master of Science degree from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, and a doctorate degree in Physical therapy from the University of Tennessee. It was during her physical therapy education that she began to think about combining her love for animals with the principles of physical therapy. She is the founder and editor of an international canine physical rehabilitation journal, “Wizard of Paws Journal" and has written a book, Canine Physical Therapy, and has produced three DVD's: Stretching the Performance Dog, Strengthening the Performance Dog, and Get on the Ball.
	Dr. Ron Schultz Immunology: Everything you need to know about Vaccines Dr. Ronald D. Schultz is Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathobiological Sciences School of Veterinary Medicine -University of Wisconsin-Madison, a position he has held since 1982. He has been a visiting professor at several U.S. and international universities. His research on immunology and vaccinology has earned him a number of awards, including the Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist Award in 1988. He has served or serves on numerous Editorial Boards and National and International advisory panels. He is on the AAHA Canine Vaccine Task Force, the AAFP Feline Vaccine Task Force that provide Guidelines for Canine and Feline Vaccines and Vaccination Programs. He has recently been asked to help develop the canine and feline vaccination guidelines for the World Small Animal Veterinary medical Association. His years of research on vaccines serve as the scientific basis of the new guidelines. Dr. Schultz has published more than 200 papers on the immunology and microbiology of animal disease, clinical immunology and vaccinology, and has edited several books and holds multiple patents.
Note: Please prepare for this seminar by reading Penelope's book, "Animal Talk" in advance of the cruise. The book can be purchased at Amazon.com.	Penelope Smith Animal Talk: Communicate with your dog For over thirty years, Penelope has been the founding pioneer for the field whose name she originated, interspecies telepathic communication. Author of the popular classic books in the field, Animal Talk, When Animals Speak, Animals in Spirit, many audio recordings, and editor of Species Link magazine, Penelope has held the hub of the growing community of animal communicators world wide for decades. The training and experience that have contributed to her success are her educational background, with bachelor's and master's degrees in the social sciences; years of training and experience in human counseling, nutrition, and holistic body energy balancing methods; research into animal nutrition, anatomy, behavior, and care; plus the firsthand education from the thousands of animals she has contacted. She has developed tried-and-true telepathic communication techniques, which complement current scientific knowledge and traditional methods. Her methods foster people's ability to understand and communicate with animals on many levels - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. As the world's leading teacher of basic and advanced interspecies telepathic communication, she has helped launch the careers of numerous professional animal communicators.
	Patricia Craige Trotter The Gene Scene Patricia Craige Trotter is one of the most respected and successful women in the dog fancy. As breeder-owner-handler, Pat is the brains, heart, and soul behind one of the top lines of purebred dogs in the United States: Vin-Melca Norwegian Elkhounds. Some of her most notable accomplishments through the decades include breeding a top dog all-breeds, number-one Hounds, top sire and dam in the breed, many BIS and national specialty winners, and an incredible ten group firsts at the Westminster Kennel Club show. Pat is a respected AKC Judge and shares her extensive knowledge and experience through her seminars conducted throughout the country. She is author of the highly acclaimed book, Born to Win: Breed to Succeed and regularly authors articles for the AKC Gazette and other publications
	Sue Vroom Handle It Yourself! ~ Tips & Techniques for Traumaless Dog Showing Although Sue wasn't born into a "doggie" family, it was her parents who took her, at the age of four, to the Orange Empire Show in California. At 19, Sue bought her first dog, a Great Dane, and dogs have been a big part of her life ever since.. ... Sue was a professional all-breed handler for over 25 years and is well-known as one of the all-time great handlers. Sue retired from professional handling in 2003. Sue is currently an AKC Field Representative.