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2025 Schedule
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 7:00 pm (EST) – Dr. Denise Katz, DVM
“Preventative Healthcare & Guidelines”
Dr. Denise Katz shares her recommendations for maintaining the health of your dogs and puppies, whether at home, in their new environments, or in public settings. She will delve into the advantages and potential drawbacks of vaccinations and worming protocols, as well as additional factors that should be taken into account.
Sign up here https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2270754738345382486 for $19.00 to join the February 18, 2025 webinar with Dr. Denise Katz.
Dr. Denise Katz, DVM
Dr. Katz is an Indianapolis native. She is a 2011 graduate from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and started her career at Noah’s Animal Hospitals in Indianapolis. Dr. Katz took a hiatus from general practice in 2013 and pursued her interest in shelter medicine. During this time she worked at the Houston SPCA and appeared on “Animal Cops Houston” on Animal Planet. She also was an adjunct professor for Texas A&M Veterinary School, teaching shelter medicine to clinical 4th year veterinary students and received the Award for Excellence in Teaching from Texas A&M in 2014. She later returned home from Houston to be the Shelter Veterinarian for Indianapolis Animal Care Services. During her time there she was instrumental in developing the medical team, increasing the live release rate and assisting with the passage of city ordinances to improve animal welfare in Marion County. She received the Meritorious Service Award in 2015 and Mayor’s Performance Award in 2016 for her service as the city’s Shelter Veterinarian.
Dr. Katz returned to Noah’s in 2017 to start All Pet Health Care that focuses on access to care to the under-served communities. In 2018 Dr. Katz assumed the role of Chief Medical Officer for all eleven Noah’s Hospitals. Here she focused on improving the lives of pets and their families in the greater Indianapolis area, while cultivating a team-oriented, family working environment for staff.
With Shelter Medicine still being Dr. Katz’s main focus, in 2020 she returned to the shelter world with starting Indy Shelter Vet and The LOVE Pet Project. She received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association in the same year. In 2023 she opened Indy Animal Surgery Center, again with a focus on access to care in specialty surgeries. She continues to focus on strengthening the human-animal bond through rehoming shelter dogs and creating avenues to keep pets in their homes. Dr. Katz is also a breeder and exhibitor of Barbets.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:00 pm (EST) –Dale Martenson
“Breeder Spotlight with Dale Martenson”
Join us for a discussion with master breeder Dale Martenson of Touche Japanese Chin and Cavaliers of Castlemar. Discover what advice this experienced breeder has to help align your breeding program with your intentions.
Sign up here https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3045504717134392669 for $19.00 to join the March 12, 2025 webinar with Dale Martenson.
Dale Martenson
Dale Martenson has spent the last four decades involved in all aspects of AKC purebred dogs.
He and his wife handled professionally for twenty years, finishing hundreds of champions for clients. They also owned and managed several grooming and boarding establishments that are still in operation today. As breeders the Martenson’s have produced over 500 AKC champions, 15 all-breed BIS winners, and most importantly some amazing companions. Now in the last chapter of his canine career, Dale Martenson is excited to begin judging at AKC events.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:00 pm (EST) –Marcus Bach
“AKC Inspections”
Learn how the AKC Inspection Program benefits breeders by providing personalized assistance to manage required paperwork, develop effective emergency plans, and comply with AKC’s Care and Condition Policy. Get answers to all your questions dealing with AKC’s Inspection Program. Marcus Bach, AKC Director of Inspections, will remove your fears as he explains the inspection process!
Sign up here https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7134741293259990618 for FREE to join the April 15, 2025 webinar with Marcus Bach.
Marcus Bach
Marcus Bach has been with AKC for over 25 years. Beginning as an Executive Field Agent in the Investigations and Inspections Department, then Senior Executive Field Agent; he currently serves as the Director of Investigations & Inspections. He oversees a team of 9 field agents covering the US and has personally conducted thousands of inspections. Prior to coming to AKC he owned a boarding kennel, obedience training school and handled multiple breeds professionally.
Marcus lives in Southwest Virginia with his wife, Lauri, a Border Collie, three horses, a donkey and a few sheep. He has 5 children, two grandchildren and outside of work and family, he spends much of his time driving carriage horses and has driven over 300 hours and 1,000 miles with his pair of Arabs.
Stay tuned, information coming soon about more breeder webinars scheduled in 2025!
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