Bark Busters Tucson Announces "Lucky in Love" Photo Competition

Feb. 16, 2009 - PRLog -- Bark Busters Tucson, the Southern Arizona branch of the world's largest dog training company, invites dog owners and their canine friends to "capture the moment" by participating in the Lucky in Love photo competition at http://www.BarkBusters.com.

Owners can honor their furry friends – and celebrate the festive affairs around Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day – by submitting descriptions and photos with their favorite companions or a photo of just their dog.

Judges will select finalists, and the public will determine the winners through real-time online votes. Bark Busters will announce the winners on April 15, 2009. Participants can win cash and prizes for themselves, their canine companions, and an animal-related charity of their choice.

"The love between owners and their dogs is priceless," said Steve Dell, Tucson-based master dog behavioral therapist at Bark Busters USA. "What better way to celebrate the love you have for your dog than with a photo competition that will benefit not only the participants but also a worthy charity dedicated to helping our four-legged friends?"

Bark Busters will accept entries at http://www.BarkBusters.com through March 23. Entries must include a digital image and a brief description. A panel of judges will determine five finalists on March 23 and post their submissions online from March 24 through April 14. During this time, the public can vote on its favorite entry. Winners will be announced and posted online on April 15, 2009.

The participant whose entry receives the highest number of public votes will receive a $100 Bark Busters gift bag and $500 donation in his or her name to SPCA International or another animal-related charity of his or her choice. Second- and third-place winners will also receive Bark Busters gift bags.

"We're looking for the cutest and most creative submissions. With the real-time vote tally available online for all to see, we anticipate a lively competition," added Dell. "This is all part of our mission to enhance the human-canine bond and to support charities that help to prevent the maltreatment and euthanasia of companion animals."

For more information on the Lucky in Love Photo Competition rules, please visit http://www.BarkBusters.com or contact Steve Dell directly at tucson@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, over 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 http://www.BarkBusters.com, where dog owners can complete a Dog Behavioral Quiz to rate their dogs' behavior.