DogHobbyist.com Chat Week
December 7-13, 2003
Our confirmed guests so far include:
Sunday December 7
 Dr. Tom Lonsdale
Raw Meaty Bones Promote Health
Sunday, December 7, at 9 PM Eastern in the Dog Den
Wolves do it... owls do it... lions and tigers do it... heck, even some PLANTS do it! Why so much controversy over feeding whole prey animals to domesticated dogs and cats? Australian veterinarian and author Dr. Tom Lonsdale wants you to know that your dogs, cats, and ferrets are carnivores, and that there can be amazing health benefits for them when fed their natural diet. And it doesn't come in a bag or can! For more information and a link to the transcript of the chat: Dr. Tom Lonsdale
Monday December 8
 Melody Pugh
The Pet Detective
Monday, December 8, at 10 PM Eastern in the Auditorium
Is your dog missing? Do you want to know the very best way to find your dogif she or he ever is? Come meet Melody Pugh, the Pet Detective, and hear about her successful searches for lost pets! Melody has been featured in magazines and newspapers across the country, don't miss it!
Tuesday December 9
Sharon Coleman, Attorney at Law
Rights of Dog Owners and Other Canine Legal and Legislative Issues
Tuesday, December 9, at 9 PM Eastern in the Dog Den
Do you know your local and state dog laws? Would you know if they are
changing? Bad laws are often enacted simply because no one is watching.
Sharon Coleman, a California attorney and dog fancier, has been watching dog
legislation since 1983. She was a director of Responsible Dog Owners of
the Golden State and is President of The Animal Council (TAC), publishing
email alerts on selected legislation, regulation and public policy and pet
issues. Since 1997, Sharon has been the with the Cat Fanciers' Association
Legislative Group working with both cat and dog owners and other interest
groups. Hear about how to stay on top of legislation that can affect you. For more information and a link to the chat transcript: Dog Law.
 Caroline Coile, Ph.D., Author, "Show Me!"
Everything About Showing Dogs
Tuesday, December 9, at 10 PM Eastern in the Dog Den
You think it's hard to show your own dog? Try doing it with sighthounds! Show Me! author Caroline Coile shares her home with her seven salukis, who include Best in Show, Best in Specialty, Best in Field, American Saluki Association Dog of the Year, and Pedigree Award winners, as well as nationally ranked #1 conformation and #1 obedience salukis. Caroline's research interests in canine behavior, genetics, neurophysiology, anatomy, and especially, sensory systems, led to a Ph.D. from the Florida State University. Shas shared her findings in more than 200 magazine and scientific journal articles, and in 21 books about dogs. For more information about Caroline and her books, and to sign up for a free email reminder for her chat: Caroline Coile.
Wednesday December 10
Cyndi Napolitan-Faircloth
Trainer/Kennel Owner, Red Wings Kennel, Dairyland Greyhound Park
Wednesday, December 10, at 9 PM Eastern, in the Dog Den
What do you know about greyhound racing? Is everything you think you know true? Meet Cyndi Napolitan-Faircloth, who was in greyhound
adoption for ten years. Feeling a need to understand every aspect about
the dogs she was rescuing, Cyndi took a 3-month leave of absence from her job. 8,600 miles later, after touring eleven farms and nineteen tracks, she knew in her heart that she needed a new career, being with greyhounds, in her words, "24/7/365." Today she is owner and trainer of a racing kennel. She says, "I don't mind answering questions about anything - that's how people learn. I'm used to the anti-racing questions so it won't offend. I'll discuss ANYTHING greyhound - I want people to know a typical day in the life of a racing greyhound. From farm, to kennel, to retirement - we do it all!"
Moira O'Connor
Pet Insurance: Is it Worth It? Which One is Right for Me?
Wednesday, December 10, at 9 PM Eastern in the Auditorium
As vet bills become more difficult to pay, many dog owners look into obtaining pet health insurance. But there are many plans out there, and lots of conflicting information on how to select one and what options are best for each situation. Moira O'Connor has over 35 years' experience in the insurance industry, particularly working with risk management, review, design, and implementation of insurance plans for businesses, as well as risk analyis and determining the correct insurance product to fit the perils, exposures and financial needs of the client. Whether it is a business, home, auto, medical or pet insurance policy, understanding the terms and benefits of a plan, and comparing them to one's needs and financial ability, is the key to purchasing the proper insurance plan. If you are considering pet insurance, or have questions about a plan you currently hold, don't miss this chat!
 Amy Shojai
Complete Care for your Aging Dog
Wednesday, December 10, at 10 PM Eastern, in the Dog Den
Does a grey-muzzled oldtimer have couch space at your house? Are you wondering how you can keep your dog young and healthy longer? Come meet the author of Complete Care for your Aging Dog, Amy Shojai, at this special chat! Amy Shojai is a nationally known authority on pet care and behavior. She began her career as a veterinary technician and is the author of eighteen nonfiction pet books and more than 400 published articles and columns. She has written widely in the pet field on training, behavior, health care, and the health benefits of keeping cats and dogs. She is the founder and past president of the international Cat Writers' Association, a member of the Dog Writer's Association of America, Inc. and of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She has won numerous awards for her books and articles. For more information about Amy and her books, and to sign up for a free email reminder for her chat: Amy Shojai.
Thursday December 11
 Monica Segal
Your Dog's Diet: The Truth Behind the Hype
Thursday, December 11, at 9 PM Eastern in the Dog Den
Does one size fit all when it comes to dog diet? No, says Monica Segal - just as with humans, every dog is an individual and will have his or her own unique nutritional needs. So if you're baffled by exactly what you should be feeding your dog - raw, cooked, homemade, kibble, canned, frozen? - this is the chat for you! Monica is the author of K9Kitchen: Your Dogs' Diet: The Truth Behind The Hype, and received her certification in Animal Health Care from the University of Guelph. For more information and to sign up for a free email reminder: Monica Segal.
 Darlene Arden
The Irrepressible Toy Dog
Thursday, December 11, at 10 PM Eastern in the Dog Den
There is really nothing like a toy dog, as everyone who shares a life with one will tell you. From toy-sized traumas to lion-sized hearts, nothing expresses the spirit of the toy dog like the word "irrepressible." Darlene Arden Darlene is an internationally recognized authority on toy dogs and their care, as well as on general health and welfare issue regarding all canines. She will be discussing toy dogs, and her book The Irrepressible Toy Dog. To sign up for a free email reminder and for more information on Darlene, her books, and the chat: Darlene Arden.
Friday December 12
 Jacki Hadra
IMOM.org
Friday, December 12, at 9 PM Eastern in the Auditorium
"No pet should ever have to die because their person didn't have the funds necessary to get proper medical treatment, or medicine and supplies." With those words, IMOM, Inc. founder Jacki Hadra expresses the mission of her organization, and the legacy of her cat, Magic, who died in 1998. IMOM works its magic by supplying funds, or helping pet owners raise funds, to pay veterinary bills for pets who need surgery or other medical care that the owners could otherwise not afford. You can read the moving story of IMOM's founding, as well as countless stories of pets helped by the organization, and learn how you can support IMOM, at IMOM.org.
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More Information
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