Welcome to the 2021 Natural Dog Seminar online, date to be confirmed soon!
Featuring an expert scientific, veterinary and herbalist panel from Ireland, the UK and Switzerland, the annual Natural Dog Seminar (in English), organised by Happy Dogs Aigle offers inspiring, up-to-date and educational information for anyone interested in a more holistic, natural approach to caring for their dog.
This is the 4th Natural Dog Seminar and it continues to grow in relevance, popularity and content. The 2021 event will be held online to avoid any potential issues caused by Covid 19, but will be as interesting, interactive and informative as ever!
Core subjects include nutrition, herbs & essential oils, traditional chinese veterinary medicine, homeopathy, canine first aid and applied zoopharmacognosy. Scroll down to register, we look forward to seeing you there!
This is the 4th Natural Dog Seminar and it continues to grow in relevance, popularity and content. The 2021 event will be held online to avoid any potential issues caused by Covid 19, but will be as interesting, interactive and informative as ever!
Core subjects include nutrition, herbs & essential oils, traditional chinese veterinary medicine, homeopathy, canine first aid and applied zoopharmacognosy. Scroll down to register, we look forward to seeing you there!
Meet The Experts
From top left:
Dr. Conor Brady, PhD & expert in Canine Nutrition, Dr. Brady is a passionate advocate of raw food feeding and natural health care for dogs.
Having spent many years studying canine nutrition, inflammation and allergies, since 2011 he lectures at seminars and workshops for dog owners and professionals worldwide. Never afraid to give his honest opinion, his lectures are thought provoking and fun, while simultaneously scientifically focused and serious. His first book on canine nutrition will be published later in 2020. www.dogsfirst.ie
Dr Victoria Unt, MRCVS, obtained her Veterinary degree from the University of London, The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in 2007. She moved to Switzerland in 2011 to work with the International Equestrian Federation and subsequently returned to clinical practice, working in French.
In 2014 Victoria became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and has further training in Food Therapy and Chinese Herbal Medicine (phytotherapy). She is the foundering veterinary surgeon of “Cabinet vétérinaire Equilibre Sàrl”, a practice based in Yverdon-les-Bains, offering an Integrated Veterinary Medicine service (Western and Chinese). She has published several research papers in veterinary journals and presented internationally. www.equilibre.vet
Caroline Ingraham, Author & Founder of Applied Zoopharmacognosy, and a leading expert in this field of animal self-medication, Caroline has featured in many scientific journals and articles and has written numerous books on AZ. Her work encompasses an understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacology combined with animal self-medication. Caroline lectures to vets, college and university students all over the world and writes widely on the subject of animal self-selection. Her two most recent publications are 'Help Your Dog Heal Itself' and 'Animal Self-Medication'. www.carolineingraham.com
Jo Arbon, Founder of Holistic Hound, Jo's experience and training to date has focused on the use of herbs, flower essences and essential oils in both humans and animals. A qualified veterinary herbalist, she is also a Canine First Responder, and qualified in Kennel and Cattery management and ttouch. Holistic Hound was established in 2005 to promote the use of herbs, flower essences, hydrosols, essential oils and homeopathic remedies for healthy dogs. All Holistic Hound products are hand made (in Ireland) using organic ingredients sourced from organically registered companies. www.holistichound.ie
Dr. Iris Challande, Holistic Vet & Founder of Indika. Well known and respected in Switzerland as founder of Indika Animal Rehab & Physiotherapy Clinic in Semsales, Friborg, Dr. Challande qualified as a Veterinarian in 1997. Since then, she has honed her expertise in the areas of canine physiotherapy, rehabilitation, osteopathy and acupuncture. Widely published and experienced in lecturing on canine therapies and care, Dr. Challande is currently studying the field of veterinary phytotherapy, the use of herbal remedies (phytopharmaceuticals) for therapy and prevention of illness in dogs.
www.indika.ch
Jenny Hale & Karina Kerrigan, Co-founders of Canine First Aid Ireland, Jenny & Karina both began their careers as Veterinary Nurses in Ireland and the UK. They subsequently re-trained and embarked on highly successful careers in dog grooming. Founding members of the Irish Professional Dog Grooming Association and members of the Guild of Master Groomers in the UK, they are internationally renowned for their grooming, teaching and judging prowess. As canine first aid responders and instructors, they run many training courses in Ireland teaching dog owners and professionals how to prevent and deal with common emergency situations. www.caninefirstaid.ie
Dr. Conor Brady, PhD & expert in Canine Nutrition, Dr. Brady is a passionate advocate of raw food feeding and natural health care for dogs.
Having spent many years studying canine nutrition, inflammation and allergies, since 2011 he lectures at seminars and workshops for dog owners and professionals worldwide. Never afraid to give his honest opinion, his lectures are thought provoking and fun, while simultaneously scientifically focused and serious. His first book on canine nutrition will be published later in 2020. www.dogsfirst.ie
Dr Victoria Unt, MRCVS, obtained her Veterinary degree from the University of London, The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in 2007. She moved to Switzerland in 2011 to work with the International Equestrian Federation and subsequently returned to clinical practice, working in French.
In 2014 Victoria became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and has further training in Food Therapy and Chinese Herbal Medicine (phytotherapy). She is the foundering veterinary surgeon of “Cabinet vétérinaire Equilibre Sàrl”, a practice based in Yverdon-les-Bains, offering an Integrated Veterinary Medicine service (Western and Chinese). She has published several research papers in veterinary journals and presented internationally. www.equilibre.vet
Caroline Ingraham, Author & Founder of Applied Zoopharmacognosy, and a leading expert in this field of animal self-medication, Caroline has featured in many scientific journals and articles and has written numerous books on AZ. Her work encompasses an understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacology combined with animal self-medication. Caroline lectures to vets, college and university students all over the world and writes widely on the subject of animal self-selection. Her two most recent publications are 'Help Your Dog Heal Itself' and 'Animal Self-Medication'. www.carolineingraham.com
Jo Arbon, Founder of Holistic Hound, Jo's experience and training to date has focused on the use of herbs, flower essences and essential oils in both humans and animals. A qualified veterinary herbalist, she is also a Canine First Responder, and qualified in Kennel and Cattery management and ttouch. Holistic Hound was established in 2005 to promote the use of herbs, flower essences, hydrosols, essential oils and homeopathic remedies for healthy dogs. All Holistic Hound products are hand made (in Ireland) using organic ingredients sourced from organically registered companies. www.holistichound.ie
Dr. Iris Challande, Holistic Vet & Founder of Indika. Well known and respected in Switzerland as founder of Indika Animal Rehab & Physiotherapy Clinic in Semsales, Friborg, Dr. Challande qualified as a Veterinarian in 1997. Since then, she has honed her expertise in the areas of canine physiotherapy, rehabilitation, osteopathy and acupuncture. Widely published and experienced in lecturing on canine therapies and care, Dr. Challande is currently studying the field of veterinary phytotherapy, the use of herbal remedies (phytopharmaceuticals) for therapy and prevention of illness in dogs.
www.indika.ch
Jenny Hale & Karina Kerrigan, Co-founders of Canine First Aid Ireland, Jenny & Karina both began their careers as Veterinary Nurses in Ireland and the UK. They subsequently re-trained and embarked on highly successful careers in dog grooming. Founding members of the Irish Professional Dog Grooming Association and members of the Guild of Master Groomers in the UK, they are internationally renowned for their grooming, teaching and judging prowess. As canine first aid responders and instructors, they run many training courses in Ireland teaching dog owners and professionals how to prevent and deal with common emergency situations. www.caninefirstaid.ie
Feedback from previous Natural Dog Seminar's
- Thank you so much for the wonderful seminar on Saturday. I think one day per topic wouldn't even have been enough!
- What an interesting and well organised conference. Thanks to the organisers and all the speakers. I feel it has opened up a whole new range of possibilities for us to improve our dog's lives and health.
- Great day and a lot of useful information, I have already decided to stop using even a small amount of bio dry food, from now on, only fresh food. Thank you to everyone contributing to this wonderful seminar.
- It was a great, eye opening conference and I was happy to attend.
- Such an informative day!
- Theres so much to learn about our dogs! A brilliant, well organised day.
- What a great day, so lovely to meet everyone with our shared interest of our dogs. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
- What a wonderful day that provided food for thought! Do hope there will be another seminar to explore further what we learned today.
- Really great day. Thank you so much. It was so informative!
- Amazing seminar, thank you for organising and providing us with a wonderful day, we and our dogs are lucky!
- Such an interesting day, a lot to digest!
- A very interesting and instructive seminar, I really look forward to future events and exchanges with the group.
- A lovely, informative and educational day thank you!
- Such an interesting day, thank you for organising, our dogs need ambassadors for their nutrition and health.
- A very rich seminar yesterday in Montreux, a great pleasure to listen the speakers sharing their passion.