More #FueltheLove Winners!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Our Event Barkers #FueltheLove Blog Hop on behalf of Zuke's was such a fun experience. We hope that you had an opportunity to look at some of the 73 posts that include fun videos, whiteboard presentations and infographics that were shared by many of the bloggers who joined in. 
These posts are still live and may be enjoyed here. Feel free to cruise through and check them out. It's amazing what you'll learn about Zuke's!
Today we're releasing the names of the winners in the Group Giveaway widget, as well as naming the winner of our Vine and Instagram video contest. The latter was a judged event that was lots of fun to view and we hope you'll get a chance to review these short, Bark-out-loud videos. Here's one to get you started, and I'll include a few links to others below:

Thanks to @Janie189 for submitting the winning #FueltheLove video. This adorable pup won our hearts as he enjoyed some enjoyable water play. This video winner will receive a $100 Gift Card from Event Barkers as a thank you for participating in our video contest during the #FueltheLove promotion.
The four winners of the Group Giveaway using the Giveaway Tools widget are Pretty Social Life, Cheryl F., Pam W., and Jessica G. These lucky ladies will each receive a fabulous package including 15 bags of Zuke's treats, shipped direct to their doors. 
Now on to our final category. Event Barkers added a final "after party" by offering 2 winners the opportunity to win a Zuke's prize by sending in a photo of their dog in a lovely Winter frame. Here's our winners, @Marshflitter and @High_Volzage, drawn from Random.org:

Enjoy these other Instagram and Vine videos submitted for #FueltheLove:

• @SirBunnyBottom
• @ZakBudda
• @Polaivar
• @Lennyg_10
• @SweetSundance

If you don't count yourself among the winners this holiday season, we'd like to share a promo code with you for savings on Zuke's treats. Through 11:59 PM MT, all purchases at Zukes.com will receive a 50% discount when they check out with the code #FueltheLove. Enjoy the savings and stock up now!
We hope you all enjoyed the #BarkFriday #FueltheLove Twitter Party and will look forward to future events. Here's a little tip. The Super Dog Sunday™ Charity Photo Contest benefitting Petfinder Foundation will be coming up on February 2. 
Photo entries will be accepted in football themes, whether photographed or added with graphics. Additionally, we encourage you to promote adoptable pets from Petfinder shelters and submit these images with information to help us find some of them forever families. More details coming after the first of the year. Keep this event in mind as your 2014 plans evolve. We hope to see you soon. AllThingsDogBlog.com, in our Event Barkers partnership with DogTipper.com, is working with Zuke's to help them gain online exposure and share the news of their new products.

Dog Pack Snacks Encourage Training

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Dog Pack Snacks Plus Training Assistance

Three All Things Dog Blog readers have just been drawn from our Dog Pack Snacks giveaway. I'm especially excited because this event is paired with 3 training videos to inspire you all to use your Dog Pack Snacks to bring out the best in your dog.

With all the great flavors in this assortment, winners will be receiving some fun flavors for Fido to test out. Enjoy and be sure to let Deb and Coco know how much you love them by stopping by their Facebook page or dropping them a Tweet.

Although Dog Pack Snacks are larger than your usual training treat, they are easy to break in one hand, and useful for training in short bursts. I like to train in 15 minute sets. This makes training more fun since Fido doesn't get bored or overworked. It stimulates his brain, but doesn't burn him out. One or two Dog Pack Snacks will usually be enough to reward and encourage each successful behavior that you're trying to mold.

Remember a few things:

• Keep it positive; don't scold when the behavior is not successful. Wait for it.
• Keep it short; over-training is tough on a dog like a 2 hour calculus class would be on you. Keep that in mind.
• End on a high note with some good affection time for both of you. Share a final snack, offer a belly rub, take a walk or play ball. Training time should always end with some fun. This will assure that Fido looks forward to the next session.

Today's Dog Pack Snacks winners are L. Paylor, L. Glickman, and M. Weitzel. I look forward to hearing back from each of you when I write from my AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com account. Your prizes should go out on Monday. Have a great weekend and be sure to drop in for our Weekly Wag on Saturday. I've got an important question for you all; I need your input. See you soon!