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Issue #14: Grrr-eat office mates, travel mates and presidential petsJUNE 2010
 
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Presidential Pets - Hail to the Leash!
Dogs, cats and yes, even raccoons and alligators have roamed the White House as First Pets. Abraham Lincoln's dog, Fido was the First Pet to be photographed and George W. Bush's Barney was the First Pet to become a YouTube sensation.
 
Learn more about famous First Pets and win a copy of the new pictorial book, First Pet, published by The Associated Press. It's easy! Just be the first to email Arden with the code word mentioned on her Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio.com (Episode #110) that features AP's Chuck Zoeller. (Hint - it is the name of dog owned by a multi-term president.) Click  HERE to view a First Pet slide show.

Presidential Pets
Garfield Dishes Up Winners!
Mickey Dean and Jocelyn Shannon were the first two to correctly submit the code word - lasagna - to win autographed copies of the latest Garfield book or DVD by famed cartoonist Jim Davis. Both tuned in to Arden Moore's Oh Behave show on Pet Life Radio (Episode #108) that featured Jim Davis as a special guest.

Garfield
Fido Friendly's Road Trip!
America's favorite travel mate is fast becoming the family dog. Finding hotels, places and activities that put out the welcome mat for well-mannered dogs is easy, thanks to Fido Friendly magazine. This national publication is your most valuable travel asset. Be the 5th person to email Arden  with Fido Friendly's compassionate motto and win a year's subscription.
Marmaduke Mayhem!
Marmaduke
Arden and Cleo walked the red (and sandy) carpet at Imperial Beach, CA to attend the world premiere of the Marmaduke movie, starring Owen Wilson and George Lopez. Marmaduke, of course, is the goofy comic page Great Dane brought to the big screen in this fun flick. Attendees viewed the movie on the beach after a day of competitive canine surfing sponsored by Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Spotted in the crowd: world-famous SURF-ice dog, Ricochet and her pet parent, Judy Fridono who raise thousands of dollars for deserving people and pets in need. Click HERE to view slide show from the premiere.

Warm Whiskers Winner!
Lori Shaner of New Providence, NJ correctly answered that soft tissue trauma in kittens and puppies ranks #1 for injuries as reported by Veterinary Pet Insurance. She wins a therapeutic product called the Pet Therapy Jacket made by Warm Whiskers. This jacket safely applies heat or cold packs to ease arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, muscle aches and more. The jackets come in five sizes to fit cats and dogs from 5 to 225 pounds.
 
Click here to see how easy it is to put on this jacket and learn its many benefits touted by famous veterinarian, Bernadine Cruz, DVM, host of The Pet Doctor on Pet Life Radio  by clicking here.

Warm Whiskers

Cats House is Me-WOW!
Brooke Jacobs was the 5th person to email Arden and won an autographed copy of The Cats House book by famed photographer Bob Walker. Walker and his wife, Frances Mooney, converted their San Diego home into the now world-renowned Cats House. The interior features brightly colored winding stairways, floor-to-ceiling sisal-wrapped poles, hidey holes, high perches, feather wand toys and more. Visit www.catshouse.com. Me-WOW!

Cat House

Tori Trotter Winners!
Case closed. Dawn Hodes and Cheryl Johnston are winners of autographed copies of Barbara Stretton's books, The Case of the Tiberian Tiger and The Case of the Purloined Persian. These feline mysteries feature a cool cat, Tori Trotter, who deftly solves capers. Learn more by visiting www.toritrotter.com.
Arden Speaks!
California Writers Club, Sacramento branch welcomes America's Pet-Edutainer Arden Moore at its guest speaker at its June 19 luncheon. Arden will talk about "Surviving and Thriving as a Pet Author in this Crazy Social Media World." For info: www.sacramento-writers.org. Next, Arden will give a short talk about pet behavior and sign copies of her books at Barnes & Noble, in Citrus Heights, from 4-6 p.m. This book signing event will include the Sacramento SPCA, who will set up a mobile pet adoption and a Barnes & Noble Bookfair fundraiser to benefit the Youth Outreach Program of the CWC Sacramento branch. You can also shop online at bn.com/bookfairs and enter Bookfair ID number 10225001 at checkout through June 20.
 
As Arden would say, "paws up!" and "mutts thanks!" - Margie Yee Webb, president of CWC, Sacramento Branch. 

Let Arden 'edu-tain' you!
Looking for a professional speaker, MC or workshop leader for your next event - one guaranteed to "edu-tain" your audience? Arden is America's Pet Edu-Tainer™ She informs and delights audiences all over North America. Click HERE to learn more.

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Like what you see? Email Arden about creating an email marketing and social media campaign for your business or non-profit group!
Play it Safe with Trimline
No pet wants to be called a cone-head. Say good-bye to those rigid, hard-to-maneuver Elizabethan collars and hello to a pet's best surgical-recovery aid: the Trimline Veterinary Recovery Collar. This soft, blue collar is easy to put on and keep on and lets your pet eat, sleep, drink and play without a fuss. Watch this 4-minute Trimline Recovery Collar video on YouTube! Click HERE to learn more.

Trimline
Dog Thoughts
Download this iPhone app on iTunes, take a photo of your dog, shake your phone and watch your Dog's Thoughts appear! 

Dog Thoughts App

Time to Work Like With Your Dog!

Take Your Dog To Work Day

Drooling for a promotion? Begging for a pay raise? Your best work ally may be just a tail wag away.

June 25 marks the 12th annual celebration of Take Your Dog to Work Day, a worthy event created by Pet Sitters International,  www.petsit.com.

Arden Moore is partnering up with pet-sitting industry pioneer Patti Moran to acknowledge influential CEOs (that's canine extraordinaires) and promote shelter adoptions.
 
It's no surprise that dogs make us happier and healthier. As Arden points out, dogs can also help us succeed in the workplace if we learn to:

  • Listen more, bark less.
  • Refrain from petty yapping about co-workers.
  • Unleash genuine enthusiasm - it helps you be creative.
Arden illustrates the power of the paw in the workplace with this short YouTube video starring Chipper and Cleo. Click HERE.

PSI's Patti Moran and Beth Stultz share more details about TYDTWD as guests on Arden's Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio.com (Episode #111). Tune in here: www.petliferadio.com.

Got a camera hound for a dog? You could win $500 plus a pet prize valued at $200. Just enter the official 2010 Take Your Dog to Work Day Photo Contest. For details, click HERE. Hurry!  Contest ends July 31. 
 Win a Dream Dog Park!
Dog Dream Park

Catch yourself daydreaming at your local dog park, wishing for fountains of fresh water, treat dispensers, maybe even a sandy area for your dog to dig? It's time to unleash your creativity and play a "paw" in crafting the ultimate dog park.
 
BenefulŪ brand is sponsoring the WagWorld™ Dream Dog Park Contest and awarding $500,000 toward a marvelous "mutt" makeover to a dog park somewhere in the continental United States.
 
Enter by June 18 and you can be eligible to win $5,000 plus a year's supply of BenefulŪ dog food. How? Just grab your video camera, head to your local dog park and submit a short video that covers your ideas to create a dream dog park.
 
Arden is joining design expert and TV host Jason Cameron on this first-of-its-kind contest that celebrates that wonderful relationship we have with our dogs.  The top 10 finalists will be announced and their videos posted by Aug. 11 on the www.benefulDreamDogPark.com site for viewing and voting. For more details, click HERE for a short video featuring Jason Cameron and his dog, CJ.
Tips & Tactics for Traveling with Your CAT!
Zeki

Simmer down, doggies. Yes, we know you love road trips. But here's a news flash: so do some cats. Arden's feline friend, Zeki is always up for new adventures. And when she travels with Arden, she always travels in style and safety - inside an eye-catching SturdiBag, click HERE
 
Zeki is a young, Turkish Van mix whose traumatic kittenhood was profiled in the July issue of Cat Fancy. Click here to read about this spunky survivor: Now happy and healthy, Zeki accompanies  Arden as she delivers "pet talks" about why it is cool to be catty to groups big and small all over America. Her home-away-from-home - the roomy SturdiBag - features compartments to stash travel bowls, bottled water, dry food, toys and more. It is made of denier polyester and waterproof interior. And Zeki likes that her SturdiBag gives her the options for viewing her surroundings through mesh or privacy with door flaps.
 
Win a SturdiBag for your traveling cat - or small dog by being the 4th person to email Arden with the answer to this question: Before Arden adopted Zeki, what was her temporary name after being rescued? (Hint - the answer is in the Cat Fancy article). Good luck!
 
And Arden, with the help of special co-host Dana Humphrey of Whitegate PR, delivers some smart strategies to ensure your next road trip with your pet is fun and memorable. Just tune into the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio.com (Episode #109). Click HERE to listen.
In the Spotlight with Luke Robinson: 2 Dogs, 2,000 Miles

Luke Robinson

Since March 2008, a determined Texan named Luke Robinson and his Great Pyrenees duo of Murphy and Hudson have been walking from  Austin to Boston to raise awareness - and find answers - for fighting cancer in people and pets. They make this nearly two-year, 2,000-mile journey in honor of Malcolm, Robinson's late-great dog who succumbed to bone cancer.
 
On June 19, the trio will complete their 2,000-mile journey by walking their final mile into Boston.  A weekend-long, dog-friendly celebration is planned to welcome them. Friends, family and dog lovers from 18 states plan to walk the final mile with Luke, Murphy and Hudson. For details on the event and this courageous journey, please visit www.2dogs2000miles.org.
 
As a guest on Arden's Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio (Episode #97), Luke declared that this 2,000-mile trek is just the first step in his lifelong commitment to find a cure for cancer. We give paws and applause to Luke, Murphy and Hudson. To learn about their next phase, visit www.2milliondogs.org.
'MEW'SINGS & MUTTISMS™

paw print Who says dogs can't read? Or have a touch of rebel inside them? How else can you explain why stores with open doors and signs declaring NO DOGS are the only ones your leashed dog wants to enter during those downtown walks?

Paw print Cats could become millionaires by betting people in a game of purrs. Cats are the only species capable of purring while exhaling and inhaling. Don't believe me? Try purring while taking a breath.
 
paw print In this political climate, It may pay to be non-paw-istan and heed Harry Truman's advice: "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog."
Tone Down Thunderstorm Fears
Thundershirt

Thunderstorms and 4th of July fireworks can be terrifying experiences for some dogs and cats, triggering unwanted and harmful behaviors that can be difficult to treat.  These heightened reactions to loud noises and nasty weather can result in destructive behavior and injuries in panicked pets.
 
Pet owners in the top 10 lightning-prone states - Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois and Oklahoma -- know this panicked response by pets better than anyone, but separation anxiety and noise phobias affect dogs and cats in every state.

Until the invention of the Thundershirt™, treatment options were limited to drugs or professional behavior modification techniques that tend to be expensive, time consuming and not always effective. Affordably priced at $36, the Thundershirt™ is a safe, inexpensive way to calm pets' nerves during noisy storms and commotion. World-renowned TTouch founder Linda Tellington-Jones endorses the Thundershirt™ and many of her TTouch Practitioners have integrated it in their practices with great success.
 
The Thundershirt™  is also highly effective in treating separation anxiety, excessive barking, crate and travel anxiety, leash pulling and over excitability.  To view videos showing the before and afer effects, visit www.thundershirt.com. Tune in to the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio (Episode #106) to learn more.
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