The Petnership Posse
The Petnership Project is fortunate to be working with a group of true professionals in the field of holistic and alternative animal health. Our Posse provides guidance and input into the best approaches to take to ensure that our website, exhibition, and speakers program include relevant and leading-edge information to help you get the most out of your experience. We've listed our Posse members below. Be sure to visit their websites to find out more about them."Lots of people talk to animals...not very many listen though...that's the problem."
—Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh
Dr. Susan Hughson, DVM, has a special interest in acupuncture, chinese herbs, homeopathy, and holistic medicine. Dr. Sue has worked on a variety of farms including dairy, sheep, swine, poultry and horse facilities. She graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 1990, the AVH homeopathic program in 2000, and received her IVAS Acupuncture course and certification in 2009. She practices at Mosquito Creek and Yaletown Veterinary Clinics. Her work life is balanced with home life, with her 2 great children Max & Emma, & 3 lovely hens. 
Julie Anne Lee, Classical Homeopath DCH, RCSHom, Vice-President and Director of College of Animal Homeopathic Medicine, Holistic Director, Animal Care Clinic. Julie has studied with some of the most renowned international homeopaths in the world. "Homeopathy, when applied correctly, has the ability to bring the body back to its healthy, natural state. I get great reward from working with clients and their veterinarians in order to make animals heal and be vital again. My faith in homeopathy and what it can do continues to inspire me." 
Inna Shekhtman, Owner, Red Dog Deli. Inna's search began with her rescued year-old gangley Irish Wolfhound cross. Knowing that larger breeds have shorter life spans and are more likely to have health problems, she began to see that diet was one of the keys to a healthier, longer life for her beloved companion. Inna began researching raw diets through books, courses, breeder and veterinary consults. In 2004, she co-founded Red Dog Deli Raw Food Company Inc.—a manufacturer of premium raw diets for dogs and cats. 
Dakota Bawden-Tutte, BA, Dip. Ed., a dog trainer and writer/lecturer on the benefits of the raw diet for over 15 years, is the Co-Founder and Owner of True Carnivores
- the first raw-food-only store for cats and dogs in Vancouver. The
caretaker of 2 beloved raw-fed dogs, ages 12 and 15, (and a cranky cat
who lived til 21 years of age because of the raw diet!), Dakota
continues to educate pet owners through seminars, radio shows, articles
and most recently, her book: The Real Poop on Pet Food: True Confessions of a Raw Feeder.
Kathy Gibson, Custom Canine is a Consultant in the areas of aggression, behavior problems, and learning difficulties in dogs. She has been working with dogs and their people for over 20 years. Kathy and her husband Gary established the first therapy dogs in institutions and the first animal therapy program in Canadian prisons. Today they train many professionals throughout the Lower Mainland and BC who work directly with dogs or whose work brings them in contact with dogs. They also have a flourishing private practice where they teach dogs people stuff, and people dog stuff.
"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful."
—Ann Landers
.The Petnership Business Experts
- Bill Chalmers, BFO Consulting Inc.
www.bfoconsulting.com