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October 12, 2009 - Holiday Celebrations Photo Competition

Bark Busters Celebrates the Season with 'Holiday Celebrations" Photo Competition

Participants Can Win a $500 donation to a Local Animal-Related Charity and a $100 Bark Busters Gift Bag

Englewood, CO—October 12, 2009—As the weather starts to chill and the spirit of the season gains momentum, Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, invites dog lovers and their furry friends to “capture the moment” by participating in the Holiday Celebrations photo competition, beginning October 12 at BarkBusters.com.

Participants can submit photos and descriptions of their dogs celebrating the spirit of the season now through November 24, 2009. A panel of Bark Busters judges will select five finalists, and the winners will be determined by real-time public vote online and announced on December 22, 2009. Participants can win up to a $500 donation to an animal-related charity of the winners choice and $100 gift basket.

“Celebrating this time of year with our Holiday Celebrations photo competition is a great way for all of us who support responsible dog ownership take part in a fun competition that will result in a donation to an animal shelter or protection agency,” said Liam Crowe, master dog behavioral therapist and CEO of Bark Busters USA. “To top it off, contestants can win great prizes for themselves and their pooches.”

Bark Busters, the world leader in natural home dog training, will accept entries at BarkBusters.com  through November 24,2009. Entries must include a digital image and a brief description of celebrating the spirit of any year-end holiday.

Five finalists will be determined by a panel of judges and posted on BarkBusters.com from November 25 through December 21. During this time, the public can vote on their favorite entry. Winners will be announced and posted online on December 22. The participant whose entry receives the highest number of public votes will receive a $500 donation in the winner’s name to an animal-related charity of his or her choice and a $100 Bark Busters gift bag. Second and third place winners will also receive Bark Busters gift bags valued at $100 and $75.

“We’re looking for the most festive and entertaining submissions, and with the real-time vote tally available online for all to see, we anticipate an exciting competition,” added Crowe. For more information on the Holiday Celebrations photo competition rules, or to find a Bark Busters dog behavioral therapist in your area, please visit BarkBusters.com.

About Bark Busters
Bark Busters, the world's largest, most trusted dog training company, started in Australia in 1989 and came to the United States in 2000. Since inception, nearly 500,000 dogs have been trained worldwide using its dog-friendly, natural methods. With 250+ franchised offices in 42 states and more than 400 offices in 10 countries, Bark Busters is continuing its mission to build a global network of dog behavioral therapists to enhance responsible dog ownership and reduce the possibility of maltreatment, abandonment and euthanasia of companion dogs. Bark Busters is the only international dog training company that offers guaranteed lifetime support. SPCA International selected Bark Busters dog behavioral training services as the “Best of the Best” in its category. No other training company or dog trainer received such a distinction. To fetch a trainer in your area, call 1-877-500-BARK (2275) or visit www.BarkBusters.com, where dog owners can complete a Dog Behavioral Quiz to rate their dogs' behavior.

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