Green Acres Kennel Shop

July 10^th marks the 7th year since our Cairn Terrier Gus (Laird Gustav MacMoose) crossed the rainbow bridge at the age of 13.5 years. He was the first dog that Paula and I had together and is probably the primary reason we do what we do today. Gus inspired me to start to learn about dog training and his behavioral quirks caused me to delve deeply into the idiosyncrasies of canine behavior. His unusual and frequent health problems were the reasons that Paula and I both started to learn more about nutrition and explore complementary and alternative healthcare, to the benefit of Gus, ourselves and many others. Like Toto to Dorothy, Gus was our companion on the road to our own personal and very wonderful Oz, Green Acres Kennel Shop. Thanks Gus! We miss you!

Would you like to see your pet’s photograph or perhaps your child’s drawing of your pet on a calendar and win a prize too? Then you need to enter the Green Acres’ photo and artwork contest!

Twelve winners will:

1. have their image included as the pet of the month in our 2012 calendar,
2. have their image included in the rotator on our websites’ homepage,
3. receive a free calendar, and
4. a $50 gift certificate from Green Acres Kennel Shop.

One of the twelve will also be selected as the grand prize winner. In addition to the above prizes;

1. their image will be displayed on the cover of the calendar,
2. 2) they will win a photo session with Debra Bell of Bell Imaging and Design ($125 value)
3. 3) and a Green Acres Kennel gift bag worth over $150.

You may submit up to five entries in each of the following categories:

• Dogs & Puppies (any photo of dog(s) of any age),
• Cats & Kittens (any photo of cat(s) of any age),
• Pets at Play (any combinations of a single dog or cat, or multiple dogs and cats at play),
• Children’s Art (drawings paintings, etc.) of cats and/or dogs.

Entries can be submitted through our website until  July 31^st.

All entries will be displayed for online voting at www.greenacreskennel.com during August. We will pick three winners in each category to be a monthly photo in the calendar. A grand prize winner will be chosen in the first two weeks of September.

You can find contest rules online at:  http://www.greenacreskennel.com/photo-and-artwork-contest-entrants-information

For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Contact:     Don Hanson
Green Acres Kennel Shop
945-6841

[Bangor]- Don Hanson, co-owner and Director of Behavior Counseling and Training, at the Green Acres Kennel Shop in Bangor, has just attended a two day continuing professional development conference on animal behavior at Nelson’s in North Andover, MA. Conducted by Heather Simpson of the Natural Animal Centre in Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK the conference focused on using the Bach Flower Remedies to treat animals suffering from behavioral and emotional issues. Specific remedies were discussed as was observational learning in animals and feline social behavior and development.

Hanson became the first Bach Foundation Registered Animal Practitioner in the America’s when he was credentialed in 2003. He is also is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. He and his training staff first introduced clicker training and the concept of “dog-friendly” training to the Bangor area in 1997. An experienced speaker, Don has lectured on pets, behavior and the Bach Flower remedies in the USA, Canada, the Caribbean and Japan. His radio show, “The Woof-Meow” show is in its’ sixth year and airs on WVOM- and WVQM every Saturday at 7:30AM and every Sunday at 8:30PM.

In business since 1965, Green Acres Kennel Shop at 1653 Union Street is a Pet Care Services Association (PCSA) accredited facility offering boarding, daycare and grooming for dogs and cats, as well as pet behavior consultations and training classes. Voted “Best Kennel” every year since 2002 and “Best Pet Store” every year since 2007, the Green Acres retail store offers a wide variety of wholesome pet foods, treats and quality supplies. For more information, please call 945-6841 or visit www.greenacreskennel.com.

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Contact:     Don Hanson
Green Acres Kennel Shop
945-6841

[Bangor]- Green Acres Kennel Shop is holding its first pet photography and children’s artwork contest. They are seeking entrants in four categories; Dogs & Puppies (any photo of dog(s) of any age), Cats & Kittens (any photo of cat(s) of any age), Pets at Play (any combinations of a single dog or cat, or multiple dogs and cats at play), and Children’s Art (drawings paintings, etc.) of cats and/or dogs. Up to five entries can be submitted in each category.

Contest entries can be submitted through the Green Acres’ website anytime between June 6^th and July 31^st. All entries will be displayed for online voting at www.greenacreskennel.com during August. Three winners will be selected in each category, and each winner will appear in one of the months on Green Acres first calendar. A grand prize winner will be chosen in the first two weeks of September. Contest rules can be found online at:  http://www.greenacreskennel.com/photo-and-artwork-contest-entrants-information

In business since 1965, Green Acres Kennel Shop at 1653 Union Street is a Pet Care Services Association (PCSA) accredited facility offering boarding, daycare and grooming for dogs and cats, as well as pet behavior consultations and training classes. Voted “Best Kennel” every year since 2002 and “Best Pet Store” every year since 2007, the Green Acres retail store offers a wide variety of wholesome pet foods, treats and quality supplies. For more information, please call 945-6841 or visit www.greenacreskennel.com.