2015 #SuperDogSunday Winners Score Big

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Patches Photobombs our Shoot

#SuperDogSunday certainly did come off well last night. We all had fun, learned a lot, and our sponsors dished a bunch of prizes. Thank you to Zuke's for sponsoring! And finally, thank you to all of you who have supported this event for 5 years running. You guys rock!

If your were unfortunate enough to miss this fun event, you'll still be able to read some of our great tips on the Zuke's blog, posted here. You'll find more great tips and ideas on our blog  as well as our team's blogs: Dogtipper and To Dog With Love.

What's more, we all enjoyed seeing photos of your active pets. Even our Patches got into the mix, showing off her propensity to be a dog treat thief! While we were running a photo shoot for this event, Patches decided she was not going to be left out; participate is definitely what she did. Watch for our Photobomb video coming soon as an All Things Dog Blog bloopers reel.

While Patches was having her fun with Tanner and Oliver, one of our long time readers was creating a thank you note to our team and our Zuke's sponsor that I just have to share:

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Thanks to Sharon for Creating this Adorable
#SuperDogSunday Memory

Now, let's announce the winners of this year's event. Scoring more than $750 in Zuke's treats, our #SuperDogSunday winning Tweeters were: 

Pre-Party prize package included 10 bags of assorted treats: @Veetadog

Party prizes included 10 packages of assorted Zuke's treats: @NYHomeGrown,@nikki2kids, @beanparty, @BlondeTexan71, @Lilyurn, 

@MOMandSPORTS, @stephan94848598

Our Grand Prize winner scored 18 bags of Zuke's: @poomy_fl

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Prizes Included 5 Zuke's Product Lines 
in Multiple Flavors

These winners will receive their prizes directly from Zuke's while the Event Barkers team cleans up our photo shoot messes and prepares for the next event. Stay tuned for more fun coming your way and thanks again for joining us.

Didn't win? You can find the nearest retail store to you that carries the Zuke's products here: Zuke's Store Locator. To make sure you don't miss a single Twitter Party announcement, you can subscribe to our Event Barkers emails at this link.

As a member of the Event Barkers team, I'm offering this Twitter Party information as a part of our work with Zuke's to share information about their products. You'll find these details and more on our partners' websites: DogTipper.com and ToDogWithLove.com. These events are open to US households and entrants age 18 and older.Void where prohibited.

#SuperDogSunday Twitter Party:Who to Follow and How to Win

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Reach for the Treat, Oliver!

If there's one thing my dogs would tell you if they could, it's always important to know who has the treats and how they can score one. Today's Doga practice landed each of them a Z-Filet for effort. Oliver did a nice job dancing and twirling, while Tanner supervised Patches--no easy task during this photo session. 

Watch for more of our #SuperDogSunday antics after the party date. We'll be sure to share some bloopers as Patches photobombed our picture session in an effort to score her own Zuke's Z-filet. What a hoot she is!

Now, back to the important messages for this post:

• Who to follow: As always, @EventBarkers will be handing out the prizes, so keep an eye out there and be sure to RT the winners. Just as important, please follow @ZukesPets and be sure to give them a high five for sponsoring this shindig. Without them, there would be no prizes. Finally, you'll want to follow our Event Barkers team members who will all have tips and messages of importance to your Super Bowl experience with your pups: @AllThingsDog, @5MinutesforFido, @DogTipper, @ToDogWithLove, @RoccoHavanese. More on our themes of discussion below.
• How to win: Winners are drawn from participation, so all you have to do to be in contention is chat the hour away. Be sure to bring some favorite photos of your active pups and be ready to share these too. Every few minutes we'll draw another winner from our "Chatty-Cathy's", and announce their handle along with the prize. If your handle is mentioned as a winner, double check that you are following @EventBarkers so you'll get your DM after the party. We'll need important information like your name and address, in order to ship your big box of prizes.
• Themes: Get your dog in the game - activities for a doggone good day! 

1.     Pre-game training tips — Games and training to condition your pup and keep them in top shape  (until 8:25)

2.     Ideas for game day activities — Activities for both physical and mental stimulation; your reward… a tired, happy pup! (until 8:45)
3.     Tips on how to keep pups happy around a house full of guests — training and tips to keep your dogs safe, relaxed and happy (until 9)

Remember to show up early and say hello to our team, using the #SuperDogSunday hashtag. Our opening will include the naming of the pre-game prize winner drawn from the #SuperDogSunday social media widget. Be sure you've jumped in for this one; you'll find it at the link. Finally, stick around for the naming of the Grand Prize winner, to be announced about 9 PM ET. All of the prize packages are large and tasty, but the Grand Prize will be super duper huge!

Happy #SuperDogSunday, 

As a member of the Event Barkers team, I'm offering this Twitter Party information as a part of our work with Zuke's to share information about their products. You'll find these details and more on our partners' websites: DogTipper.com and ToDogWithLove.com. These events are open to US households and entrants age 18 and older.Void where prohibited.

#SuperDogSunday Celebrates Active Fidos

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

It's finally here. The special day we announce today--#SuperDogSunday--was created 5 years ago as a way to enjoy the Super Bowl with our dogs front and center. Each year's version has morphed a bit, responding to the changing interests of our sponsors and our readers. Our 2015 version is designed to celebrate our active dogs. Thanks to Zuke's for sponsoring this event. Read on for some important details and jump right into the widget at the bottom of the post to grab your entry for the big pre-event prize: A terrific package of 5 different kinds of Zuke's treats!

• Sponsor: Zuke's makes dog treats for high energy dogs that enjoy activity and engaging in busy days with their families. We'll be sharing a variety of Zuke's treats with you as prizes, so don't miss out on this event! Mark your calendar now.
• This year's event will be a one hour Twitter Party on Thursday, January 29, during which we'll be sharing lots of ideas for getting into the game--enjoying a doggone good day with your pups. Join us with your own tips. Participation will qualify you to be a potential winner!
• Be sure to enter the social media sharing widget below, giving you the opportunity to win a pre-party prize, as well. Inside this widget, you'll have the chance to RSVP for the party, Tweet about the party to your friends on Twitter, follow some of our team members and our sponsor, Zuke's, and more. One winner will be drawn from these entries to grab a big batch of goodies before the party even opens. Their name will be announced at the opening of the party, so be sure to be on time. Finally, make sure to stick around for the naming of the Grand Prize winner at the close of the event: 9 PM ET.
• Prizes: About $750+ in Zuke's treats will be handed out in fantabulous packages every few minutes throughout the party. Our winners and their dogs are sure to enjoy these shipments, filled with a variety of Zuke's delicious, nutritious snacks. We'll be featuring Mini Naturals in our pre-game training incentives and game day activities, Hip Action treats that are perfect for pre- and post-game joint health,  Genuine Jerky with lots of protein for strong muscles and energy, Power Bones that provide a great energy source for a day of playing, and  Z-Filets, perfect for pre-game training incentives and game day activities. 
• Why do we celebrate active dogs? Just like you and I, dogs need activity. It keeps their minds active, their bodies fit, and helps them learn problem solving skills. Watch for ideas on all of this at the party, as the Event Barkers team dishes some of our best ideas.
• Who to follow: Start by following @Zukespets, of course. Your Event Barkers hosts will be calling the plays at this game, so don't miss any of them either: @AllThingsDog, @ToDogWithLove, @DogTipper, @RoccoHavanese, @5MinutesforFido, @EventBarkers, @EBParties, and @AllThingsDoga. Prizes will be announced by @EventBarkers!
• How to win during the party: Simply join in and participate on Twitter, using the #SuperDogSunday hashtag. For extra opportunities to be seen, share your photos of your fido keeping this theme in mind: "Get your dog in the game - activities for a doggone good day!”  

  

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As a member of the Event Barkers team, I'm offering this Twitter Party information as a part of our work with Zuke's to share information about their products. You'll find these details and more on our partners' websites: DogTipper.com and ToDogWithLove.com. These events are open to US households and entrants age 18 and older.Void where prohibited.

Announcing #WorkLikeaDog Twitter Party

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What a perfect day to announce this party that celebrates workplaces that welcome our furry friends. Labor Day takes on a whole new meaning today as we open the pre-party events and giveaways for the #WorkLikeaDog Twitter Party. 

We'll be sharing some of Zuke's Good Office Snacks for your pups in our prize packages, pre-party prizes and of course, in the Grand Prize. First up is the new Genuine Jerky made from grass-fed New Zealand beef. Our first 3 winners--RSVP, PreTweet and Social Media Sharing--will each snag 6 bags of Genuine Jerky for their hard working dogs.

With all the concern over jerky products for our dogs, you're probably asking yourself about Zuke's jerky. If you're looking for an alternative to nitrate-preserved, Chinese-sourced jerky treats, Zuke's is a safe option. Here are the answers to your questions:

Prizes Galore!

• Clean protein: 100% grass-fed New Zealand Beef
• No nitrates or Nitrites: naturally preserved with brown sugar and apple cider vinegar
• Simple recipe: Limited-ingredient treats are made with just beef, savory seasonings and natural preservatives
• Flavor? Taste testers agreed that dogs love Genuine Jerky!
• Recipes available: Original beef, Teriyaki and Barbeque.

In all, Ten winners will receive prize packages that include subscriptions to the Bark magazine, so pet parents can learn more about the pet-friendly office initiative they promote each year. Zuke's supports this annual event with zeal and Event Barkers is on board for the second time to share our love of taking our dogs to work with us.

Join us September 14 from 8-9 PM ET as we celebrate dog-friendly workplaces and chat about the benefits of including our dogs in our days at work, all while getting a chance to win great prize packages of Zuke's treats.

What's your tip for dogs in the workplace? Would you like to nominate a company for an award in the Bark magazine campaign to promote dogs in the workplace? Tell us about it on Twitter, either now or during the party, and don't forget to include the #WorkLikeaDog hashtag. 

Now let's get the pre-party events rolling. You can RSVP for the party via the Giveaway Tools widget at the bottom of the page. You'll also find PreTweets included in the widget, and finally each of the above entries and more will include you in the drawing for the Social Media sharing winner. That's three easy entries that put you in the running for a $70 prize package of yummies for Fido. And there's more where those come from!

If you're having trouble with the widget napping at worktime, simply click on the post title above to call it back to duty. It will reappear instantly and you can move ahead with your entries. Remember to keep it fun and enjoy the journey. Good luck and enjoy yourself as you #WorkLikeaDog!

Ooops; just one more thing. If you're new to Twitter Party fun, check out the Twitter Party 101 section in my left sidebar. You'll find lots of helpful tips to get you through the fast-paced party with greater ease. Feel free to post any questions you may have on the Event Barkers Facebook page or send it to us @EventBarkers on Twitter. Use the hashtag #WorkLikeaDog to be sure we see your question. We'll get your answers to you as quickly as possible. See you at the party on September 14, and pssst....don't forget to check in early so you don't miss the first winner announcement at 8 PM ET sharp.

As a member of the Event Barkers team, I'm offering this Twitter Party information as a part of our work with Zuke's to share information about their products. You'll find these details and more on our partners' websites: DogTipper.com and ToDogWithLove.com. These events are open to US households and entrants age 18 and older.Void where prohibited.

Cheer Team Invitations: Can You Help Us Help Petfinder?

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Go Super Dog Sunday™! Rah! Rah! Rah!  Okay, that was pretty bad. To be honest, I was never a cheerleader, and I guess it shows. But if there's anything I know about pet bloggers and pet social media enthusiasts, it's that they love to share information about Charity Events that benefit pets. We're looking for a few good Super Dog Sunday™ cheerleaders!

What does our Cheer Team do? They give us some support in getting the word out about our charity event to help Petfinder Foundation with the work they do to help pet  shelters. Cheer Team members can blog, Tweet or talk our event up on Facebook. Even Google+ and Pinterest could help us out. 

Would you like to help share this message? If so, please get in touch with EventBarkers@gmail.com. We'll be sure to get you some information on our charity photo contest and offer you more details to share with your followers. Thanks for the leg up!

Cheer Team members will not be compensated, but will be eligible to win a drawing for a fabulous prize, specially-selected for our Cheer Team winner. This is our thank you to you, with the help of the Super Dog Sunday™ sponsors, whose charitable donations have gone to Petfinder Foundation and prizes will be won by photo contestants and 1 lucky Cheer Team member.