Pet Expo at Pompano Citi Centre, 8/28/2010
Bark Buster Sue Gray will be on hand at the Pet Expo at Pompano City Centre, Saturday, August 28th from noon to 4 PM.  Come check out the vendors, on-stage entertainment, costume/best tricks competition, a blessing by Father Frank, and a Bark Mitzvah by Rabbi Frank.  We know this will be a great time so come on down and join us!

ECO Dog - 2/22/2009
On Sunday, 2/22/2009 we were out at ECO Dog in Parkland.  We had a great opportunity to meet many of our neighbors and had a blast at the event.    
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Coconut Creek Butterfly Festival - 2/28/2009
Bark Busters Dog Trainers Sue Gray and Tracy Nick were on hand on Saturday, 2/28/2009 at the Business Expo portion of the Butterfly Festival, the City of Coconut Creek's premier annual event.  The Butterfly Festival was attended by approximately 10,000 people, who this year enjoyed beautiful weather, great food, live entertainment, carnival rides, and of course, great information and advice from your local Bark Busters Home Dog Training team.
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Walk for the Animals - 3/07/2009
Bark Busters Dog Trainers Bruce and Robin Edwards were on hand on Saturday, 3/07/2009 to participate in the Walk for the Animals Event in Fort Lauderdale.  This is an annual event to support the efforts of The Humane Society of Broward County.  It was a perfect day for a morning walk through the streets of Fort Lauderdale with our favorite four legged companions.  So many great dogs and so many great friends!  We just love getting to this event every year!
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8th Annual Walk for the Wildlife and Family Fun Festival
Benefiting the SPCA Wildlife Care Center - 4/18/2009
Wow! What a perfect day to be out at Quiet Waters Park for such a great event.  Bark Buster Dog Trainers Tracy Nick, Sue Gray, Bruce Edwards, and Susan McNichol were on hand to share this great time with our friends and neighbors.  We enjoyed a great walk with our companion animals, listened to the band playing oldies but goodies, had some great conversations, and learned a lot from the K-9 demo.   
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South East Bark Busters Regional Conference and
Advanced Training College - 4/21-23/2009
As Bark Busters Dog Trainers, we are required to attend conferences and constantly advance and improve our training techniques.  Susan McNichol, Sue Gray, Tracy Nick, and Bruce Edwards attended the conference and training on 4/21-23/2009.  Our Senior Trainers passed on new techniques, our fellow trainers talked about best practices, and new training equipment was introduced and demonstrated.  We are dedicated to provide world class service to our clients and this is just one of the ways that we can fulfill our mission!
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Career Day at Spady Elementary School in Delray Beach - 5/20/2009
Bark Busters Dog Trainers Susan McNichol and Tracy Nick participated in Career Day at Spady Elementary School in Delray Beach on Wednesday, May 20th.  In conjunction with National Dog Bite Prevention Week, Susan and Tracy presented our Daily Says "Do Right No Bite" interactive safety program to about 150 students, from first through fourth grade.  Thank you to Assistant Principal, Rona Tata, for inviting us to participate.  I know we had fun, and I think the kids did too!!!
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City of Coconut Creek Senior Expo - 5/29/2009
For the last two years, the City of Coconut Creek has hosted this expo for the senior community.  We hosted a booth presenting safety information and literature to the community.  There was also free medical screenings, lectures, and other community organizations at the event.  We had a great time with all our friends and look forward to being at this event next year.
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Dog Wash for the Benefit of Pets in Distress at the Silver Lakes Animal Hospital - 6/23/2009
Bark Busters Dog Trainers Bruce and Robin Edwards were part of the Dog Wash benefiting (Pets in Distress) held at the (Silver Lakes Animal Hospital) in Miramar.  There was a great turn out with an overflow crowd out to get their dogs washed and pampered.  Besides the washing and primping, they could have pictures taken as well as be entertained by the Fort Lauderdale K-9 Unit.  Robin and I also did our best to provide valuable training information for the attendees as well as discussed the AKC Canine Good Citizen process.  We loved having the opportunity to mingle with many of our clients as well as meet new friends.  We look forward to being back at this worthwhile event next year!
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Dog Safety at Coral Springs Safety Town - All Summer 2009 Long!
Bark Busters Dog Trainer Tracy Nick is teaching Dog Safety with the Coral Springs Safety Town program again this summer.  Last summer over 100 kids, ranging in age from four to six, learned how to be safe around dogs with our interactive Daly Says Dog Safety Program.  This year, we are seeing just as many, if not more kids show up.  What a wonderful experience for our children!
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September 30, 2009 at 7:00PM - Bark Busters' Sue Gray was at PAWS (Pet Alternative & Wellness Services) for an "Ask the Trainer" forum, 2709 Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33306.
Many thanks again to Dr. Karen and Pat at PAWS for hosting this event!  Sue spoke to the group on the subjects of “Ten Things Every Dog Owner Should Know” and “Dog Safety”.   Of the “Ten Things”, number 3 – Dog’s Don’t Understand English, and number 4 – Dogs Aren’t Deliberately Spiteful or Naughty, brought some chuckles and some good discussion with the audience.  Sue explained that it is important to learn to communicate with your dog in his or her language, rather than trying to approach it from a human perspective.  At the end of the session, Sue fielded some great general training questions from the group – ranging from how to stop that annoying barking, to how to walk your dog without him walking you, to the rather yucky topic of a dog eating its’ own waste.  These issues, plus many, many more, are all things that your Bark Busters trainer can help you address so that you and your dog can have a better relationship, and learn to communicate properly and effectively.  (Oops!  We forgot our camera this time!  Bach, I thought you brought it!  Buster, I thought you brought it!)

October 24, 2009 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM - Pet Blessing Event at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1550 NE 26th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33305
Bark Busters Sue Gray and Tracy NIck were on hand all day at the Bark Busters booth, along with other pet-related vendors.  The day started off with the monthly Flea Market with Dr. Arleen Rose, Senior Minister, providing the Pet Blessing at 11:30AM.  There was something for everyone!   (Oops, no pictures were taken!)

October 24, 2009 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM - Fall Festival, The Waterway Shoppes of Parkland, 7499 N State Road 7, one light north of Hillsboro on 441
Despite a little rain, fun was had by all at The Fall Festival at the Waterway Shoppes of Parkland Parkland!   Bark Busters Sue Gray, Susan McNichol and Tracy Nick enjoyed seeing all the kids, both four-legged and two-legged in their cute costumes.  In addition to answering lots of questions about training, they handed out lot's of Bach & Buster tatoos for the kids and doggie treats, compliments of "On Call 4 Pets".  There was lot's of great family entertainment, free microchipping for the first fifty pets, and lot's of great pets for adoption.  All net proceeds from the event benfitted "A Second Chance Rescue". 
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October 25, 2009 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM - K-9 Oktoberfest at T.Y. Park, 3300 N Park Road, Hollywood, Florida 33021
Bark Buster Trainers Bruce and Robin Edwards were on hand for a great day in the park with all our neighbors and their dogs to benefit pet rescues.  Everyone said that it was going to rain and be a nasty day, but they were wrong.  It was a beautiful day and we had a great crowd.  The people were great, the dogs were great, and our fellow vendors were great.  We helped out the local Rescue Groups and that is always a wonderful thing. 
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November 15, 2009 from 11:00AM to 5:00PM - Event in Support of Animal Aid at Hot Tomato Italian Restaurant, 626 S. Federal Highway (6 blocks south of Hillsboro Blvd) in Deerfield Beach.
Bark Busters Sue Gray and Susan McNichol were on hand in support of Animal Aid (www.animal-aid.com) at this great event.  Animal Aid currently rescues and finds homes for an average of 100 dogs and cats per month that would otherwise be put to death in high-kill county shelters.  They have two local facilities and three thrift stores.  They also maintain a cat rescue center on Florida's west coast.

The event was held in the parking lot directly outside the restaurant, who served a great buffet meal to ticket holders. 
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January 23, 2010 from noon to 5PM - Bow Wow Block Party, Seminole Casino (West Parking Lot), 5550 NW 40th St, Coconut Creek.
Bark Busters Sue Gray and Tracy Nick were on hand at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino as it went to the dogs on Saturday, January 23rd.  Attendees enjoyed a presentation from pet physic Diane Roadcap --- they could also get a reading from her for a $5 donation benefitting Animal Aid.  There was also a fun costume contest and parade.  Four-legged friends, from the large to the small, got into the spirit.  The winners received cash prizes.  Hopefully they invested in dog bones, and didn't step into the Casino to gamble their winnings away! 
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January 23, 2010  - Compassionate Pug Rescue's 2nd Annual Pugs & Pooches Winterbark, Sunset Pavillion in South County Regional Park (west of State Road 441 off Glades Road). 
Bark Busters Luis Silva, Bo Nye, and Susan McNichol were on hand for this great event.  Activities included pools for the dogs, grooming, Ask the Vet Booth, Pet Psychic, dog/owner contest, raffles, DJ, food, and vendors.  There were 3 dog runs where dogs could run off leash.  There was also be a kids' Winter Wonderland.  All proceeds went to Compassionate Pug Rescue.  We all had a great time and look forward to next year!  
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January 30, 2010 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM - Doggie Palooza 2010 at Happy Tails Park, 6600 SW 16th Street, Plantation, FL.
Bark Busters Tracy Nick, Sue Gray, Susan McNichol, and Bruce & Robin Edwards were all on hand to enjoy and participate in Doggie Palooza 2010.  Sharing their booth was Boy Scout Troop 175 from Plantation, Fl.  They were selling water to the dog lovers to support their Camp Fund. There was a great deal of vendors, refreshments, demonstrations, and much, much more!  This annual event always offers a great experience for all! 
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February 13, 2010 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM - Pets in the Plaza, Downtown Lake Worth Cultural Plaza (Between Lake Ave & Lucerne, just west of Federal Highway)
Bark Busters Susan McNichol, Luis Silva, and Bo Nye were on hand for a full day of fun, food, demonstrations, and vendors.  This is a community event promoting pet adoption and responsible pet ownership.  Even though it was rather cold, overall attendance was excellent all day.  We had the opportunity to meet new friends and many of our current clients. A priest came to bless the pets.  The Sheriff's K9 Team gave a demonstration with a hound dog.  Microchips were available for free to the first 50 dogs.  Five rescue groups were present. There were also free goodie bags, we raffled off a Training Program, and we enjoyed a grooming contest. We had a great time and can’t wait to get back there next year.
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First Divas, Doggies & Dining Event, June 9th, Plaza Real South at Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton, from 6PM to 8PM.
Bark Buster trainer, Susan McNichol, was on hand to enjoy a great evening at the first Divas, Doggies & Dining event.  The proceeds from the event were donated to the Animal Aid Rescue League of Boca Raton.  The event featured Bark Mitzvah's by Rabbi Frank, blessings by Father Frank, Cynthia Segal, "The Animal Communicator", a fashon show, blueberry facials, pet CPR, photos, treats, and contests.  A great time was had by all and I look forward to returning next year!
(Oops!  I forgot my camera!)

Ask The Trainer Event (plus more), Saturday, June 26th, 8AM to 2PM at BOSS the Pet Connection, 2063 University Drive, Sunrise.
Bark Buster Dog Behavioral Therapist & Master Trainer Bruce Edwards was on hand for a great day at BOSS The Pet Connection.  Besides myself, we had animal rescue groups offering animals for adoption and local Vet (Rick Gonzalez, DVM  http://www.BFAnimalHospital.com) who answered health questions.  Also, there were all the free hot dogs and soft drinks your could eat and drink.  What could be better?  I am not sure and that was why I was there.  I look forward to more great events like this at BOSS the Pet Connection.
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First Annual Pet Hurricane Awareness Fair, Sunday, June 27th, Noon to 4PM at Indian Trace Animal Hospital, 1420 N Park Drive, Weston.
Bark Buster Dog Behavioral Therapists & Master Trainers Bruce & Robin Edwards were on hand for a great day at Indian Trace.  We had all sorts of vendors giving out great information and great food.  Our friends and neighbors turned out in large numbers and everyone had a fun Sunday afternoon.  We had a blast and look forward to this great event next year!
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Dog Safety and Bite Prevention for Parents and Children
Educates parents about dog safety and what to teach their children to help avoid dog bites.

Ten Things Every Dog Owner Should Know
Provides useful information as to how our furry canine friends experience the world, and offers insight into improving our human/canine relationship.

The Florida Humane Society
The new shelter is a reality! To learn more about the shelter, fund raising events, how to volunteer, make donations or to adopt a pet, click (here.)

Besides the great information above check out the resources below:
Learn how to use the 10/10 Program for your dog rescued from the Florida Humane Society by clicking (here.)
Learn about bringing your dog home from the shelter by clicking (here.)
 

Coastal Poodle Rescue
Coastal Poodle Rescue rehabilitates unwanted, abused and abandoned poodles and then places them in loving and responsible homes to live out their lives as cherished family members.  To find out more information, click (here).

Ethical Bull Breed Rescue & Referral FL
This organization is a non-profit Pit Bull and American Bulldog rescue organization.  Melody Owens is their founder and director.  Their moto is "Punish the deed, not the breed".  For more information, click (here).

Get A Life Pet Rescue
This is a non-profit, foster home only, quality of life-no kill organization dedicated to end pet suffering. 

Based out of Broward County and serving the Tri-County area, Get-A-Life Pet Rescue volunteers retrieve pets who have been abandoned and provide them with a chance at the life they deserve. Their animals come from a variety of sources, including Animal Services, owner surrenders and as strays.  For more information, click (here).

To learn how to use the 10-10 program with any dog adopted through Get A Life Pet Rescue, click (here).

BARK TV - Sometimes we get caught on TV talking about safety issues or providing training information.  Click on the TV to check out some of our appearances!

Life's Abundance (Do you really know what's in your pet's food?)
Although you may think all pet food manufacturers have your pet's best interests in mind, this is not always the case. Current pet food regulations allow manufacturers to use ingredients that you would never knowingly give to your pet. In fact, you may be shocked to learn what some brands of pet food really contain. To gain more information, please click (here.) 

Please note:  Consult your veterinarian before making any decision regarding your dog's diet.

Local Dog Walking Services in South Florida
The bottom line is that we don't want this to happen.  As a special service to our friends and neighbors in South Florida, we have prepared a list of local Dog Walkers that we have personally met.  If you are in need of Dog Walking / Boarding Services, please call several of the individuals in your area.  Please click (here.)

Groomers in South Florida
We have compiled a list of groomers and related services that we visit.  Please use this list to identify the groomers we are familiar with in your area.  Please click (here).

Dog Food Stores in South Florida
As Bark Busters, we personally favor the more holistic, high quality dog foods.  We respectfully acknowledge the individuals who believe that the foods available in most Super Markets and large pet stores are acceptable for their dogs. 

Please review this video from a Holistic Dog Food company explaining their view of the evolution of dog food.  Please click (here.)  (Please acknowledge their ideas and not their request to purchase their pet food.)

To view a list of places that provide high quality, holistic dog foods in your neighborhood that we have visited, please click (here.)