Programme
We are still in the process of finalising the programme, please check out from time to time.
10:00
(11:00 Dublin)
Welcome message
Alice Chau-Ginguene, Dublin
Organiser, Dublin Cat Fair
Cat behaviourist, sitter, Pet First Response Instructor, Maow Care
10:10 - 10:30
(11:10 - 11:30 Dublin)
Go Outside The Box
Did you know 50% of behavioural cases have something to do with litter tray? Alice is going to go into great details once and for all about our love/hate relations with the litter trays!
Alice Chau-Ginguene, Dublin
Organiser, Dublin Cat Fair
Cat behaviourist, Maow Care
10:30 - 11:00
(11:30 - 12:00 Dublin)
Cat Massage Therapy
What is cat massage therapy? What are the benefit? How can we do it at home?
(This lecture will be conducted in Cantonese. Interpretation will be available in English)
Ada Li, Hong Kong
Pet Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist, Dietitian at Momo Doggie Massage
11:00 - 11:30
(12:00 - 12:30 Dublin)
The Unsung Hero - what do vet nurses REALLY do?
Do you know the many different roles of a vet nurse? Do you know there are many more things that you can get support from your friendly vet nurse? From training, weight watcher to emotional support, we will look at them all.
Paula Sanfey, Dublin
RVN, Page Owner of The Purrfect Nurse
11:30 - 12:00
(12:30 - 13:00 Dublin)
How to take professional cat photos using only your smartphone
Did you know you can achieve amazing pet photos just using your phone? Max, the professional pet photographer is going to teach you all the ins and outs! After this 30 minutes lecture, you will be able to take incredible pet photos that you can show off on your social media!
Max Lam, Hong Kong
Pet sitter, professional pet photographer, writer, Max Love Cat and Pet Sitting Hong Kong
12:00 - 14:00
(13:00 - 15:00 Dublin)
Lunch break - cat lover virtual meet-up room remains open
Grab some lunch and a cuppa, sit in front of the computer to chat with other cat lovers! All are welcome!
14:00 - 14:20
(15:00 - 15:20 Dublin)
Life after losing a pet - acknowledging pet bereavement in a real and safe way
We all know losing a pet is a devastating experience, but often underrated by the society. We will discuss practical tips on how we can acknowledge this life changing experience.
Kevin Smith, Dublin
Qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, experienced cat foster and rescuer, practice at Clearview Counselling
14:20 - 14:50
(15:20 - 15:50 Dublin)
Outdoor but safe
How to help your cat to experience the great outdoor but in safety?
Simon Davies, Cat Lover, Product Designer and Managing Director, ProtectaPet, UK
14:50 - 15:20
(15:50 - 16:20 Dublin)
Clicker, Cues and Cat Training with Beth Pasek from Finicky!
We will look at why clicker training works with cats, how to get started, and when to introduce verbal cues. The differences between clicker training a cat verses the dog. And why cat training is becoming a necessity of modern life.
Beth Pasek, Ohio, USA
Cat sitter, behaviourist, trainer, writer, owner of Finicky Cat Sitting and Behavior, LLC in Ohio, USA.
15:20 - 15:50
(16:20 - 16:50 Dublin)
Missing cat psychology
How do we look for a missing cat? What have most people been doing wrong?
Alice Chau-Ginguene
Organiser, Dublin Cat Fair
Cat behaviourist, sitter, Pet First Response Instructor, Missing Animal Response Technician, Maow Care
15:50 - 16:00
(16:50 - 17:00 Dublin)
Closing message
Alice Chau-Ginguene
Organiser, Dublin Cat Fair
Cat behaviourist, sitter, Pet First Response Instructor, Maow Care