What Have We Done For You Lately?

Here are some things we’ve done for your community!

Donated a basket full of prizes, including a gift certificate for free training, toys, treats, and more to each of the following fundraisers:

  • Triangle Beagle Rescue, 2005 & 2006
  • Second Chance Pet Adoptions
  • Holly Springs Moravian Church
  • Holly Springs Women’s Club, 2005, 2006 & 2007
  • North Carolina Schnauzer Rescue
  • Ducks Unlimited Retriever Hunting Club
  • Apex Elementary School
  • Community Partners Charter High School
  • Holly Springs Elementary School, 2005 & 2006
  • Sunset Ridge Swim Team
  • Provided free training for three dogs rescued by good samaritan
  • Pawfect Match Animal Rescue
  • Relay for Life of South Wake to benefit American Cancer Society

Performed FREE educational seminars/presentations:

  • Cary Jaycees
  • For Rescue Groups: Temperament Testing & Behavior Problems Seminars
  • Dog’s Fears & Phobias, Cary/Holly Springs location
  • Preventing or Alleviating Behavior Problems, Fuquay-Varina 2005
  • Dog’s Separation Anxiety, Cary/Holly Springs
  • Preventing or Alleviating Behavior Problems, Cary/Holly Springs, 2005 & 2006
  • Puppy Head Start, Cary/Holly Springs
  • House Training Puppies or Adult Dogs, Cary/Holly Springs
  • House Training Discussion & Book Signing Event, Holly Springs
  • Triangle Greyhound Rescue, Fears & Phobias
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Rescuing a Dog, Holly Springs
  • Youth Education: Fuquay-Varina Youth Initiative: Pet-related Careers
  • House Training Discussion & Book Signing, Three Dog Bakery, Apex
  • How to Start a Small Business: Athens Drive High School Civics and Economics Class, 2007.
  • North Carolina Schnauzer Rescue Q&A Educational Training Presentation, Fall 2007.

Performed Children’s Safety Around Pets or other youth education program, including free gift and educational worksheets for each child at:

  • Little Gym, Fuquay-Varina, 2005 & 2006
  • Little Dreamer’s Preschool, Cary, 2005, 2006 & 2007
  • Little Dreamer’s Preschool, Holly Springs, 2004 & 2005
  • Holly Springs Learning Center
  • Brownie Troop #1584, Holly Springs
  • Cub Scouts, Holly Springs
  • Entire 2nd Grade of Davis Dr. Elementary, Cary, 2006
  • Fuquay-Varina Youth Initiative, Middle School After School Program, Career Counseling

Participated in Community Events, giving away free gifts, info, and prizes of free training:

  • Apex Today & Yesteryear Festival
  • Dog Day in the Park, 2005
  • Dog Day in the Park, 2006 (coordinated & attended) See article here.
  • Dog Day in teh Park, 2007, (coordinated & attended).
  • Schnauzer Palooza
  • Crescent Bank Dog Lover’s Day
  • Avalon Peaks Apartments Dog Lover’s Day
  • Arbor Creek Dog Day Afternoon
  • Hollyfest, Holly Springs, 2004, 2005 & 2006
  • Dog Lover’s Open House at Country Gardens Bed & Biscuit
  • Holly Springs Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon, 2005 & 2006
  • Fuquay-Varina Educator’s Appreciation Event
  • Doggy Valentine Party
  • Best Paw Forward Dog Smile Contest, 3 winners received FREE training!
  • Furry Friends Fall Festival at Country Gardens Bed & Biscuit Pet Resort
  • Borders Books Educator Appreciation Event
  • Canine Carnival at Crowder Park, Fall 2007.

Other public speaking appearances:

  • Holly Springs Cultural Center Theater, Jan, 2007, “Everything You Need to Know About House Training Puppies & Adult Dogs” seminar.
  • Lectured at Nassau Community College, 1998 through 2003.
  • North Carolina State University College of Animal Science, Feb. 2007.
  • Fuquay-Varina Rotary Club, March 2007

Appeared on Sunny 93.9FM “Ask the Expert”, answering live questions about your pets:

  • June 2005
  • August 2005
  • November 2005
  • January 2006
  • April 2006

Other media appearances:

  • November 2005, “The Kevin Miller Show”, News Talk Radio 680am.
  • December 2005, Appeared on NBC-17 special “Keeping Up With the Joneses”
  • April 2006, Appeared on NBC-17 for expert input about rescue dogs.
  • November 2006, Featured in Cary News, front page