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Win a book! Kid Canine-Superhero!

SuperheroSuperheroes come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they even look like small, fluffy dogs!

Author P.T. Custard was inspired to write Kid Canine-Superhero! after watching her Sheltie, Dill, playing in the yard while she mowed the lawn.  He methodically moved all his toys out of the way of the mower as though saving them from certain doom.  His look of utter satisfaction for a job well done led the author to imagine Dill fancied himself a superhero.

Written to entertain and inspire the young, old, and everyone in between, Kid Canine-Superhero!is illustrated in the style of a comic book.  The bold, colorful drawings bring the reader into Dill’s imaginary superhero world!

The author has graciously donated 2 books for raffle here at Sheltie Nation, so enter today!

About the author and illustrator:  P.T. Custard is the author of award
winning educational children’s books used in classrooms throughout the
U.S.  Her other other books include Jules the Lighthouse Dog, also available from Black Plume Books

To enter to win: Send an email to: sheltienationraffle@gmail.com and put “superhero” as the topic & your mailing address in the body. (Contest ends Monday, November 30th, 2009 at noon EST.)

Congrats to winners Holly in Portland, ME and Sue in Troy, NY!

Trick or Treat! Join the Sheltie Forums for a chance to win a great book!

DogtownWhat, you are not yet a member of the Sheltie Forums?  What are you waiting for?  A friendly atmosphere of knowledgeable Sheltie owners, breeders & experienced show people are await you!  Now is the best time to join the fun… and it is free!

Sign up to become a member of theSheltie Forums & enter to win a chance for a copy of this beautiful and heartwarming new book!

DOGTOWN: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption.  The book follows the stories of desperate dogs and their dedicated caretakers at Dogtown, the Best Friends Animal Society shelter in Utah that believes in second chances, and portrays the powerful bond between the animals and the people who help them (it is also the first companion book to the National Geographic Channel’s hit show “DogTown”).  The book is a compelling testament to the fact that through love and devotion, dogs can be given a second chance at life. 

Misfit and traumatized dogs, puppies rescued from puppy mills and war-zone trauma cases, the books tells the stories of 15 of the most memorable and touching cases, including Georgia, a pit bull rescued from Michael Vick’s illegal dog-fighting operation, and Tuffy, whose spirit never flagged after being rescued from a hoarder.  The compelling tales draw on the experiences of veterinarians, trainers and volunteers and in the end, we come to see that there are no “bad dogs” and that with patience and compassion, people can help dogs heal.  

The book will appeal to animal and dog lovers alike and anyone interested in inspirational stories of perseverance and hope.  (It would also make for a wonderful gift this upcoming holiday season!)

The book is also available from the National Geographic website, www.nationalgeographic.com, and wherever books are sold.

Are you already a member of the Sheltie Forums?  You can still enter! Just log into the site & look for the announcement at the top of the site under “Events”  All you have to do to enter is post a response.  Hurry, contest ends November 7th!

The link to the forum thread is here.

Cesar Millan: Win a DVD training set!

Say the name "Cesar Millan" in dog-lover company and you are bound to get a variety of responses.  Love him or hate him, Cesar's methods have been wildly successful. 

Have you always wanted to give his training methods a closer inspection?  Have a Sheltie that could use a bit of help?  You're in luck – Cesar Millan's team has graciously offered 2 DVD sets to raffle off to Sheltie Nation members!

This fresh, new three-DVD set shows dog owners a variety of Cesar’s key concepts, including how to become a “pack leader”, the importance of calm-assertive energy, and how to establish proper rules, boundaries and limitations for your dog. You can learn more about this new DVD Set at: http://www.leadlikecesar.com 
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Volume 1: People Training for Dogs DVD
Cesar's methods have been successful at rehabilitating even seemingly impossible-to-correct dog behaviors. He shares his wisdom and wit from a lifetime of working with dogs, including:
* The basics of dog behavior
* Understanding the nature of the pack
* Energy and body language
* Giving rules, setting boundaries and limitations
* Why the walk is important
* Cesar's fulfillment formula
* Bonus Features, including feeding time with Cesar's pack

GFK_product_dvd2Volume 2: Becoming a Pack Leader
Following the methods learned in Volume 1, Cesar works directly with dogs and their owners to demonstrate how it's done. Topics include:
* The role of the pack leader
* How to use energy and body language to influence your dog
* How to create rules, boundaries, and limitations
* Getting control during walks
* Bonus features include outtakes, and Cesar's questions for the viewer

GFK_product_dvd3Volume 3: Your New Dog: The First Day and Beyond
Loaded with invaluable ideas and essential tips to start off on the right paw in the third volume of Cesar's Mastering Leadership series. Topics include:
* How to select the perfect dog for you and your family
* Introducing your puppy to your household for the first time
* Indispensable advice on adopting dogs from shelters, rescue groups, and breeders
* Selecting a dog that matches your energy
* Bonus Features, including puppy tips, and teaching with treats

R2C Group has kindly given two copies of "Mastering Leadership" to raffle to Sheltie Nation members.  Each winner will also receive a bonus Sheltie Nation decal! 

To enter to win: Just email me at sheltienationraffle@gmail.com and put "Cesar" as the topic & put your mailing address in the body. (Contest ends Friday, October 31st, 2008 at noon EST.)

Even though we only have two to give away, don't be sad, because Cesar's folks have offered Sheltie Nation readers something extra!   A special “blog only” coupon code that can be redeemed for $25 off the purchase of the DVD set. The coupon code is “25off” to use on the leadlikecesar.com website.  The coupon code is valid through November 2nd so take advantage of the special offer soon!

Congrats to Doug Johnson & Judy Sviatko on winning the DVD sets!

Win a book! Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Dogs

6a00d8341c192953ef010534d21ac9970c-350wiWe all know we are crazy about our dogs and can't read enough about them.  Feed that need with Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Dogs by Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen.  It features 101 of the best stories illustrating how dogs are good for the body an soul.  It is a fabulous collection of heartwarming, amusing, inspirational, and occasionally tearful stories about our best friends and faithful companions.

"Loving Our Dogs" is part of the "101 Best Stories" series and bundles the editor's favorite tales submitted in the 15-year history of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Divided into sections ranging from 'Bringing Out the Best in Us' to 'Support Dogs,' "Loving Our Dogs" offers real-life accounts of heroic pups who brought their owners back from the brink.  All are true tales of the humorous and life-altering impact dogs have on our lives. Get the tissues ready – many will make you laugh or cry. 

Since 1993, books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series have sold over 112 million copies, with titles translated in over 40 languages. In 2007, USA Today named Chicken Soup for the Soul one of the five most memorable and impactful books in the last quarter century. Fans of Chicken Soup for the Soul will be pleased to hear that they are currently working with TV networks on several upcoming shows and remain dedicated to life improvement, emotional support and inspiration.

Simon and Schuster has kindly given three copies of Loving Our Dogs to raffle to Sheltie Nation members.  Each winner will also receive a bonus Sheltie Nation decal! 

To enter to win: Just email me at sheltienationraffle@gmail.comand put "chicken soup" as the topic. (Contest is only open to those with a USA mailing address & ends Monday, October 20, 2008 at noon EST.)

Stay tuned…More awesome raffles to come!

UPDATE:  I've had some members from outside the US ask about entering & I don't want to exclude anyone! Shipping costs for the winners come out of my own pocket, so to anyone living overseas - If you want to enter…you can…I'd just need to ask for shipping costs (over the usual amount for USA shipping) if you won.

Congrats to Sue Nickelston, Michele Reecher & Bonnie Pemble on winning a copy of the book!