Win a 6-Week PetSmart Dog Training Class or Training Tools Prize Pack!

January 17, 2014
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Win a 6-Week PetSmart Dog Training Class!

Hey everybody! Can you believe we are already halfway through January??? Did your New Year’s resolution include working with your dog on basic training, or some behavioral issues?

A few days ago I shared some training tips and tools in honor of National Train Your Dog Month and now I’m back with a DOG-tastic giveaway, courtesy of PetSmart!

In addition to great pet supplies including toys, food, grooming products and gear, most PetSmart locations also offer a range of training classes including Puppy, Basic, and Advanced.  PetSmart also carries a large variety of training and behavior products.

Win dog training products from PetSmart!

To help pet parents celebrate National Train Your Dog Month, PetSmart is giving away TWO great prize packages! The giveaway is open to US residents, age 18+ and will end at 11:59pm ET on January 31, 2014.

One Winner Gets a 6-Week Training Class:

  • Choose the 6-week PetSmart Training Class of your choice ($109 value)
  • Classes are one hour, weekly
  • Availability based on courses offered at your local PetSmart
  • Winner must select class and location by 2/28 and begin classes by 4/30
  • No changes once registered and no substitutions
  • Non-transferable
  • US PetSmart locations only

One Winner Gets a Training Tools Prize Pack with:

  • Puppy Starter Kit worth over $180
  • Bag of Zuke’s Minis Natural Training Treats
  • Top Paw Treat ‘n Ball Bag
  • StarMark Clicker Dog Training Aid
  • Go HERE for more details about these products

Enter below choosing as many or as few of the entry methods as you wish. Good luck everybody!

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Tips, Tools & Deals for National Train Your Dog Month

January 14, 2014
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National Train Your Dog Month Tips and Tools

Did you know that January is National Train Your Dog Month? To help celebrate, and give you some ideas if you are just getting started or want to brush up on your skills, I’ve put together a roundup of tips, tools and ideas to help!

Puppy Socialization and Training

Start early! According to Debbie McKnight, a PetSmart training expert, “Before 12 weeks is the best window for meeting new people, other dogs and taking in new experiences that will inform puppies’ future behavior and reactions.” Puppies that socialize with other puppies, dogs and humans develop into healthy, confident dogs. A dog that hasn’t been properly socialized may startle easily, bark at a certain type of person or clothing or react poorly to other new experiences in the future. This type of interaction is especially important during the winter months, when dogs spend a lot of time indoors.

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Puppy Playtime: In honor of January’s National Training Month, PetSmart is hosting Puppy Playtime each Sunday from 2 – 3 at all PetSmart locations. Pet parents are invited to bring their dogs (2 years and younger) to have leash-free play time in gated area of the store! It’s just $10 – no registration needed and no long-term requirements, pet parents are invited to just bring their pup and enjoy the fun!

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Puppy Starter Kit: If you’ve recently adopted a puppy, or know someone who has, be sure to check out this Puppy Starter Kit. It’s only $19.99 and you receive almost $200 worth of products, coupons & services to help you and your new fur kid get started. In addition to answering common Puppy Parent issues like puppy nutrition, potty training & chewing, pet parents will find great savings on puppy essentials like food, grooming & care.  This kit includes vouchers for:

  • FREE Bag of Specialty Puppy food (up to $15)
  • FREE 1-Hour Puppy Orientation Seminar
  • FREE Puppy Bath, Brush & More
  • FREE Banfield Veterinary Consultation
  • FREE Doggie Day Camp Visits (2 sessions – new campers only)
  • Coupons for discounts on Microchipping, Gear, ID Tags + More

 Training Tips for Dogs of Any Age

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Get a FREE Year of Web Hosting + 4-Week Profitable Blogging Class for $5!

August 22, 2013
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Heads Up: This offer ends August 31st!

Whether you want to learn about starting your first blog, or are looking for help and advice on how to earn more money blogging and grow your blog, Blogelina is once again offering her very popular 4-week Profitable Blogging class — right now for just $5 (normally $25)! This online class will be held in October 2013 and usually fills up quickly.

If you sign up for this class, here’s what you’ll get:

  • A class manual – packed with 60 pages of information that will help take the overwhelming out of starting your own blog
  • 4 weekly online class sessions where you can ask your questions and get personalized feedback
  • A FREE year of web hosting.
  • Blueprints, step-by-step tutorials, networking with other bloggers – Everything you need to grow your blog.

I often use the tutorials and resources over at Blogelina and have learned so much! Save yourself a lot of time, trouble, and money – learn from Tanya’s own experiences what to do and not to do.

Go Here to Reserve Your Seat In The 4-week Blogging Class!

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FREE Online Craft Classes: Cake Decorating, Quilting, Knitting + More!

April 30, 2013
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Since I know you all love free stuff as much as I do, and many of you are DIY and craft-enthusiasts, I wanted to let you know about a bunch of FREE online courses you can snag right now from Craftsy.

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Top Free Mini Craft Courses

If you haven’t signed up for a full-length course yet, Craftsy’s mini-courses are a perfect way to learn new skills and experience the Craftsy platform first-hand. Options include:

  • Know Your Wool: Do you wonder where your yarn comes from? Learn about different types of wool and the individual characteristics of each.
  • The Hand-Painted Cake: Elevate your cake with freehand painting techniques. Create beautiful and edible works of art with Erin’s tips and tricks.
  • Creative Quilt Backs: Make the back of your quilt just as interesting as the front! Find out everything you need to know to make beautiful quilt backs.
  • Modern Buttercream: Learn to use buttercream like a pro! Discover the tricks and tips to construct and create a beautifully finished buttercream cake.
  • Short Rows: Don’t fall short because you find short rows intimidating! Learn four different techniques to creating short rows, and discover how they can make shaping a knitted garment a snap.

I’ve already taken a full-length knitting course, and think the next 2 free Craftsy mini-courses I’m going to take are:

1.  Short Rows
2. Hand-Painted Cakes

Check out all of the other free Craftsy mini-courses by clicking here.

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Free Online Craft Mini-Classes + My Craftsy Wish List

March 28, 2013
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Whether you are a beginner or expert crafter or somewhere in between, be sure to check out the huge selection of FREE mini-classes being offered over at Craftsy right now! In addition to these free tutorials, you can also shop for reasonably priced full-length courses on all kinds of crafts, DIY projects, gardening and food-related topics.

free craft classes

I’ve taken the Craftsy Knitting class online, and found it to be fun and really easy to follow. I did it completely on my iPad but you can use another device, computer or laptop instead if you prefer.  And once you buy a class, it’s yours to keep and retake as often as you like. Craftsy also offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so there’s nothing to lose if you don’t like a class after you signup for it!

I’m still working on my knitting, but they’ve got tons more classes I’d like to take soon! Here’s my Craftsy Wish List:

1) Drab To Fab Furniture Upcycling
2) Container Gardening
3) Jam & Marmalade
4) Jewelry Workshop
5) Family Scrapbooking

Check out all of the other great Craftsy Classes by clicking here.

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