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Pet Wellness Education

Expert Lectures with Interactive Live Q&A

Thursday - February 4th

Alex Sessa and her Pup
Alex Sessa | CPDT-KA, CDBC, VSPDT ​

Surviving K9 Adolescence

with Trainer Alex Sessa

Central Time Zone
1st Session: 8:00am - 9:30am
2nd Session: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
3rd Session: 5:00pm - 6:30pm

About This Class

A dog’s first year is the most critical time in their lives to instill a solid training foundation and prevent long-term behavioral issues. Join certified trainer Alex Sessa as she covers an often-overlooked topic of K9 adolescence and the unique challenges that come with this developmental period. She’ll discuss how to tackle issues like leash walking, barking, lunging, jumping, counter surfing, and more!
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Master Class Videos |

Learn from the same experts that teach Hollywood Feed team members. Veterinarians, Certified Trainers, and more.

  • Amy Lear | CPDT-KA, ABCDT, ABCCT

Puppy Training

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Amy Lear began her journey in animal rescue at the age of 6 by volunteering for PALS – Protectors of Animal Life Society in East…
  • Presented On: December 3, 2020
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  • Dr. Gregory Sunvold | Ph.D.

Proper Puppy Nutrition

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With over 25 years of pet food industry experience and over 200 scientific publications, Dr. Greg Sunvold provides expert pet nutrition advice to improve and…
  • Presented On: November 12, 2020
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  • Dr. Mary Manspeaker | DVM, MS

Scary Things Can Happen

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Mary Manspeaker is a 2002 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2013 she completed a Graduate Certificate in Shelter Medicine,…
  • Presented On: October 23, 2020
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  • Dr. Tina Brown, DVM, MS, DIP ACVD

Dermatology & Our Pets

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Dr. Tina Brown grew up on a commercial dairy farm near Tuscaloosa, AL. She attended Auburn University and received her Bachelor of Science in 1996.…
  • Presented On: September 25, 2020
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  • Dr. Aysha Akhtar MD, MPH

Our Symphony with Animals

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A leader in the fields of animal ethics and neurology, Dr. Aysha Akhtar examines the rich human-animal connection and how interspecies empathy enriches our well-being.…
  • Presented On: August 27, 2020
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  • Dr. Kathy Mitchener, DVM

Oncology & Our Pets

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Dr. Kathy Mitchener graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. After entering private practice, she returned to UT to do…
  • Presented On: June 15, 2020
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  • Dr. Joseph Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACN

Preventing Pet Obesity

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Dr. Joe Bartges received his BS in zoology in 1983 from Marshall University in Huntington, WV, and his DVM from The University of Georgia in…
  • Presented On: May 27, 2020
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  • Amy Lear | CPDT-KA, ABCDT, ABCCT

Homeschooling For Canines

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Amy Lear began her journey in animal rescue at the age of 6 by volunteering for PALS – Protectors of Animal Life Society in East…
  • Presented On: April 23, 2020
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  • Ryan Yamka, PhD, MS, MBA, FACN, PAS, DACAS

Ethical Advice on Diet in the Shadow of DCM

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After earning bachelor’s degrees in animal science and biology, a master’s degree and doctorate in animal science, and an MBA, Dr. Ryan Yamka started his…
  • Presented On: March 18, 2020
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Discover Articles

Knowledge is Power! Whether you’re trying to decide what to feed your pet, how to stop nuisance behaviors, or simply enjoy discovering nuggets of new information, you’re sure to benefit from our blog and resource articles.

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I have noticed that over the past year, my eldest dog Skeeter has been slowing down. He’s only 11, and I thought that I would have…
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Health & Wellness

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4 Ways to Celebrate National Pet Week

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Man’s best friend earned that honorable title by teaching humans the importance of unconditional love for thousands of years. With every tail wag, excited bark,…
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Dogs, Cats and Dental Health

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Why Does My Dog Eat Grass?

I don’t know about your dogs, but as soon as the grass starts to turn green in the spring, my dogs love to start chomping…
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  • March 17, 2016·
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How to Prevent Accidental Poisoning

There are dangers lurking around every corner! On account of this, we all make sure to teach our children what they can and cannot put…
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National Walk Your Dog Week

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Holistic Pet Day

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Effects of Heat Exhaustion in Dogs

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Is Your Pet Identifiable if Lost?

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  • Jessie Isbell·
  • March 2, 2016·
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Professional Pet-Sitter Perks

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Hollywood Feed’s Gift Guide for Puppies

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Training & Behavior

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