SEMINARS

The Club also schedules seminars by expert speakers, on a variety of topics pertaining to dogs. The following are planned to be held at the National Guard Armory in Warrenton. Contact Mary-Linda Adams for registration information and other details.

October 16, 2006
BREEDING MANAGEMENT, presented by Dr. Mary Galloway DVM, MS

Subjects Covered:
I. Prebreeding
II. Estrus Cycle
III. Timing the Mating
IV. The Actual Mating

Dr. Galloway has been involved with dogs in performance, conformation, and breeding for many years. While attending Va/Md Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Va., she continued with her interests in companion animal training and behavior counseling. She also became an expert in canine reproduction. She is a successful Shetland Sheepdog breeder and remains commited to the all-around dog.

November 20, 2006
TRENDS in CANINE SPORTS MEDICINE, presented by Dr. Mathew Nicholson, VSC Staff Surgeon Verterinary Surgical Center with locations in Vienna, Woodbridge, and Winchester

The talk will discuss the treatment of and physical therapy for different tendon and ligament injuries.

Dr. Nicholson is a graduate of Va/Md Regional College of Verterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Va and completed his internship and residency in small animal surgery at U. of Pa. School of Veterinary Medicine. He spent 2 years at a referral practice in NJ and has recently moved back to Va.

March 10-11, 2007
GILBERT K-9 SEMINAR ON STRUCTURE AND MOVEMENT, National Guard Armory, Warrenton VA - Download Flyer (PDF)