Premier in the News
August, 2010 - Midlothian Exchange
Premier associates in Richmond, VA participated in a Dragon Boat racing contest and were featured in this news story.
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July/August, 2010 - APDT Chronicle of the Dog
Janet Velenovsky CPDT-KA, CDBC-TAC, KPA CTP wrote an article on TAGteach (Teaching With Acoustical Guidance).
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July, 2010 - Petconnections.com
Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker was reviewed in this blog article.
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June, 2010 - Bark Magazine
Premier's Tennis Tug toy was featured in the magazine.
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June, 2010 - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Premier was interviewed regarding the pet industry surviving through the downward economic times.
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June, 2010 - Modern Dog
The Pleat Sheet is featured in The Scoop section.
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May/June, 2010 - APDT Chronicle of the Dog
Janet Velenovsky CPDT-KA, CDBC-TAC, KPA CTP wrote an article titled 10 Things Every Dog Trainer Should Know About Cats.
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February, 2010 - ABC's Good Morning America
Dr. Marty Becker advocates the use of Busy Buddy toys & the Gentle Leader as methods to treat OCD in dogs.
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January, 2010 - PawsitiveFeedback
A dog trainer out of California tested several of our Busy Buddy products. Check out the Blog review and videos!
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January, 2010 - Pet Product News
Our Treat Pouches were listed under “The Hot List” for training/behavior items.
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January, 2010 - Whole Dog Journal
The Whole Dog Journal called the Pogo Plush one of their "Products That Rock! Our favorite dog gear of 2010".
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December, 2009 - Whole Dog Journal
The Fido Fleece was listed as “Best Value” in this issue.
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December, 2009 - Good Morning, America
Dr. Marty Becker calls the Pogo Plush one of the best pet products of 2009.
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December, 2009
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention featured several Premier products in its Top Pet Fitness & Weight Loss Products of 2009.
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November, 2009
The Busy Buddy Puppy toys received a rave review from blogger Doreen.
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November, 2009 - PetAge
The Funkitty™ Twist 'n Treat™ is mentioned in the November issue.
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November, 2009 - Whole Dog Journal
The WDJ recognizes the Calming Cap as a useful tool for traveling with easily excitable dogs. Our Liver Biscotti treats are also mentioned as a healthy dog treat.
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September, 2009 - Your Dog
Susan McCullough discusses car sickness in pets and recommends several treatment options. The Calming Cap™ is mentioned.
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September, 2009 - Pet Connection
Liz Palika recommends the Twist 'n Treat and Tug-a-Jug in her article on puzzle toys for pets.
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September, 2009 - Reader's Digest & The Woof Report
Our friend, Melanie Monteiro, is featured in two separate articles about pet safety, encouraging the use of the KeepSafe Collar.
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June, 2009 - BoingBoing.net
Steven Leckart review the Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker. Video included!
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June, 2009 - Pet Age Magazine
The Gentle Leader is highlighted for inspiring owners to be more active with their pets.
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June, 2009 - Dog Fancy Magazine
Fido Floats make a splash with multiple appearances in Dog Fancy's summer issue.
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April, 2009 - The Happy Dog Spot.com
Our friend, Melanie Monteiro, is interviewed in an article about pet safety while flying. She encourages the use of a KeepSafe Collar when crating your dog.
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March, 2009 - Carolina Pyrenees Newsletter
The Twist 'n Treat is a favored and Pyr-approved toy for this bunch of Pyrenees lovers.
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March, 2009 - Washington D.C. Humane Society
The WHS advocates the use of the Gentle Leader with their PACK program.
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March, 2009 - The Safe Dog Handbook
Fellow dog-lover, Melanie Monteiro, published a manual to "Protecting Your Pooch, Indoors and Out." Several of Premier's products receive recognition in her Resources guide.
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February 2, 2009 - ABC's Good Morning America
February is Pet Dental Health Month. Dr. Marty Becker recommends the Bristle Bone® as part of your dog's daily dental habit.
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January, 2009 - Dr. Marty Becker
The Bristle Bone & Kibble Nibble are considered to be two of the best new products of 2008.
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January, 2009 - Pet Product News
The Come With Me Kitty harness is explored in an article about the growing cat harness market.
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December, 2008 - AKC Family Dog
The Busy Buddy® toys receive mention in this article on the evolution of dog toys.
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October 8, 2008 - ABC's Good Morning America
Create a designated digging area in your backyard with a plastic swimming pool and Busy Buddy toys!
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August, 2008 - Pet Product News
The Bristle Bone is awarded the 2008 Editor's Choice Award!
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July 7, 2008 - ABC's Good Morning America
Adding kick to your dog's kibble - pet food puzzles.
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June 2008 - The Chronicle-Telegram
This Ohio based newspaper recommends the Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker during the summer months.
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June 2008 - PetPlace.com
The Tug-a-Jug™ was awarded one of the top 5 products for 2008.
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March 28, 2008 - ABC's Good Morning America
Increase your dog's activity level and make walks fun with the Gentle Leader® and the Easy Walk™ Harness.
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March 2008 - Pet Age Magazine
The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit™ is a wonderful training aid for new puppy parents.
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January, 2008 - Catnip newsletter
Use the Clik Stik™ to clicker train cats!
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Jan/Feb 2008 - AKC Family Dog Magazine
Training Tip: Wear the Treat Pouch™ to keep hands & pockets muss free when working with your dog.
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May 2007 - “Your Dog” newsletter
Our Tug-A-Jug™ gets some well deserved time in the limelight in a recent “Your Dog” newsletter.
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May 2007 - “Your Dog” newsletter
“Your Dog” also covered our Fido Fleece® and Fido Fashions line with positive reviews.
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May 2007 - Providing a New Leash on Life.
Check out ALL of those Gentle Leaders in the photo that graced the front page of the Midlothian Exchange, featured in an article titled, “Providing a New Leash on Life.”
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May 2007 - Chronicle of the Dog
The Calming Cap™, the Gentle Leader, and a handful of Busy Buddy® toys get some great mentions in a “Chronicle of the Dog” article authored by Terry Ryan.
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January 2007 - Premier Named One of Richmond’s Rising 25 for the 5th Consecutive Year!
The Richmond Times-Dispatch announces that Premier has been honored again as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Richmond Rising 25.
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Fall 2005 - Work Magazine
Premier Pet not only designs, manufactures and markets its own unique pet products, it sells direct in an industry characterized by use of distributions.
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October 2005 - Pet Product News
"What I love about my work is the privilege to be able to offer product and educational materials that make a real-life difference in the quality of life for pets and their people." - Sharon Madere
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Small Business Association Show 2005 - Issue of SBTV
Sharon Madere is interviewed in the SBTV traveling studio at the recent Small Business Association Show 2005. SBTV is changing the way small business owners get practical information on growing a business. .
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Summer|Fall 2005 - Richmond Bride
Janet Velenovsky, training and education specialist for Richmond-based Premier Pet Products, would have liked to have include her dog in her wedding, but she says Kai, a "social butterfly" golden retriever, would have outshone her and possibly scarfed up all the food.
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July 20, 2005 - Pet Business
The Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness is an innovative harness with a unique front-chest leash attachment that stops pulling by steering the dog to the side and redirecting its attention to the owner.
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July 20, 2005 - Style
A variety of fashion graced the 10th Anniversary of the Ernest and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Virginia Awards Gala held at the Richmond Marriott on June 16th.
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Summer 2005 - Work Magazine
Premier Pet Products today distributes its product to more than over 10,000 independent pet supply retailers, veterinarians and dog trainers as well as big-box pet specialty chains.
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May 20, 2005
Premier Pet Products, named as one of the top companies in Richmond to work for, due to their great perks. Premier has 89 employees, check out what a few have to say about their time at Premier.
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May 5, 2005- Premier Pet Products highlighted in the Virginia Business Magazine.
Evan Wooton, president of Premier Pet Products, and Sharon Madere, the company's CEO, display some of the colorful products that have captured the attention of pet owners.
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April 29, 2005
Even Miss Beasley the First Dog loves Premier Pet Products. See the Thank You letter that the First Lady wrote to Premier Pet Products.
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October 10, 2003
Premier Pet Products awards $50,000 technology grant to a New York rescue group at the Backer Christmas Show.
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February 4, 2003 - Premier Pet Products proudly honors the 2002 Shelter Program of the Year.
Premier Pet Products will announce the national winner of the 2002 Shelter Program of the Year Award in New York City on the eve of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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September 24, 2002 - Premier Pet Products becomes Man's Best Friend...and Partner.
In the Dog-Eat-Dog World of Pet Products, a Happy Union.
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July 19, 2002 - Gentle Leader and Its Inventors Featured in Smithsonian Exhibition.
Dr. R.K. Anderson and Ruth Foster are recognized for their invention of the Gentle Leader Headcollar that has improved the lives of over 1 million dogs and their families.
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July 14, 2002 - Premier Pet Products Hosts Dinner to Honor Gentle Leader Inventors.
The innovative headcollar is now worn by 1 million dogs in the U.S.
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