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WATCH DENISE FLECK TEACH 
      PET FIRST-AID & CPR 
 TO TELEVISION AUDIENCES 
www.youtube.com/thesunnydog 

CBS-TV's "The Doctors"
http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/home_page?init_type=Feature&init_id=4460
 
       
 Animal Planet's GROOMER HAS IT                    PBS-TV's LASSIE's PET VET                        And watch for me in 2010 in an episode of
                                                                                                                                                           PIT BOSS on Animal Planet
                                                                                                                                           Go to this link and scroll down the videos to the 
                                                                                                                                                           one entitled DOGGIE CPR
                                                                                                                                       
 http://animal.discovery.com/videos/pit-boss-life-with-shorty/ 

And listen for my pet safety tips at www.mbbradio.com 
as well as the 2nd & 4th Friday of the month on Los Angeles' KTLA Channel 5 9am News.

Read my blog at www.quickfindbooks.com/petcare
Listen to me on www.mbbradio.com

Catch me on MARTHA STEWART's DAILY WAG for three weeks straight...

Please read ilovedogs.com's inteview with me...
http://www.ilovedogs.com/2011/04/denise-fleck-can-help-you-save-your-dogs-life/

WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR PET CPR IF HE NEEDED IT?
In a recent Associated Press Poll, 58% of Pet Owners said they would...
     
Pet First-Aid & CPR instructor Denise Fleck demonstrates how to perform CPR on a dog dummy at the Burbank Animal Shelther in Burbank, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Fifty-eight percent of pet owners, 63 percent of dog owners and 53 percent of cat owners, would be at least somewhat likely to perform CPR on their pet in the event of a medical emergency, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll.(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

I'm teaming up with EmmaZen to supply pet oxygen masks to first responders.  Learn more at www.emmazen.com


Find important Pet Safety Tips and Info on where to take your dog in my columns 
"PAWS UP FOR PET SAFETY" and "K9 FRIENDLY BURBANK" 
in every issue of The Burbank Times...
        
  
Photo by JENNIFER DAY                                          Photo by ROSS A. BENSON                                                          Photo by JENNIFER DAY

           

 Each issue also informs you of the great work being accomplished on behalf of the animals by the
Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter (VBAS) and the Shelter Staff. 
Visit 
www.basv.org to learn more. 

Knowledge is power, so please also read my other articles on
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR PETS
PET FIRST-AID & SAFETY
TRAVELING WITH YOUR PETS
TYPES OF DOGS 
and just about anything DOG-RELATED
at
www.suite101.com
Dog Days in L.A. Magazine
Dog Fancy
Dog Sport Magazine
Dogs USA
Natural Dog
The Pet Press
    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructor/Writer DENISE FLECK
has trained with SEVEN national organizations in animal-saving skills
and is available
to Help YOU 
Learn to Help
YOUR Pets! 
  
                 

She also has vast hands-on experience volunteering at rescues and on an animal response team, and shares
real-life stories
that make an impact
as she instructs
her students in minor 
scenarios as well as
life-threatening injuries. 
Many students now
have success stories to 
tell thanks to Denise's techniques, and that's what learning is all about...increasing
the chances of a
'happily ever after'
for your four-legged
family members.  

" I strive to provide
each student with numerous ways in
which to keep their
pets safe, but since
disaster may happen,
I also empower them
with knowledge
and more importantly…
the confidence to
react."  
- Denise Fleck

 

  WHY I DO WHAT I DO...
From a 
Dog Mom who took
Denise Fleck's PET
FIRST-AID & CPR CLASS:


"This morning after a run
on the beach, my 9 year
old Doberman made it
home only to collapse
in the front driveway. 
He had collapsed on
the beach in May but
'woke up' and walked
home with me.  The vet
couldn't find anything
wrong and said he
could continue to run
on the beach but
watch him.  She
suspected his heart
(he has a murmur). 
So when Rocco acted
not right and went down
with his feet in front,
I talked to him and
got him on his side. 
I continued to pet him
and talk to him and
then all of a sudden he
stopped breathing. 



I remembered where to
check for a pulse from the
recent Pet CPR Class I had
taken, and there wasn't
a pulse.  I started CPR
and Rocco started
breathing right away
only to stop again. 
I did CPR again and
his heart started pumping
and he started panting. 
He stayed like this for
about 10 minutes
until my little dog
started barking at s
omething going by. 
Rocco got up all
interested, ate his
breakfast and stole my
sock on the way up the
stairs.  I truly never
thought I would use my
training on my own dog. 
Thank you for your
great class.  I can't believe
I actually saved
my own dog's life today. 
I would not have known
what to do otherwise. 
I would be mourning
his loss, not celebrating
his life today. 
Thank you, thank you,
thank you Denise.  
I do feel like a million
bucks thanks to you
Denise and your class. 
Rocco is just fine --
he's his old self. 
I know at 9 years of age
(he's a big dog -
100 pound Doberman)
he probably doesn't
have too many more
years with us but
thanks to learning CPR
he's still around. 
I just can't believe
I actually
saved my dog's life." 
           
                                                                                                                                                                                     -Shirley De Fazio
   Ventura County California
                      August 2008
   

 

IN THE NEWS...


At the Sierra Madre Fire Dept's July 17th Pet CPR Event, Paramedic Sabrina Somma and Fireman Ted demonstrate dog and cat oxygen masks.

Denise presented Sabrina Somma with the PET HERO AWARD for all she does for the animals!


The 2nd PET HERO AWARD went to Jackie Bass who demonstrated countless times how knowing Pet First-Aid is a must for anyone around dogs and cats!  If you have four-paws, you sure want Jackie around when you need help!


Denise proudly showing off her new POCKET GUIDES by QUICKFIND BOOKS.

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Sunny-dog Ink was presented with a certificate by Ilusion Millan and Los Angeles Councilmember Tony Cardenas for participating in the 3rd Annual Pet Care Fair 6.12.10



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Sunny-dog Ink
LOVES CATS TOO!
and the bigger they are...the more of them there is to love!
Got a behind-the-scenes tour of the FELINE CONSERVATION CENTER with FCC Volunteer Extraordinaire..ERIC BARKALOW and met these gorgeous Northern Chinese Leopards amongst other awesome kitties!

www.cathouse-fcc.org

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A fun and educational time was had by all at this year's second
HOW TO BE A BETTER PET PARENT Event at the Burbank Library.  Ways to keep your pets active this summer was discussed by Trainer Cyndy Wood
 Sit...Stay...Good Dawg!
www.sitstaygooddawg.com
Dr. Liz Koskenmaki & Max (Media City Veterinary) shared the latest advances in stem cell therapy for joint injuries

www.docliz.com
Denise Fleck taught what to do for bee stings, snake bites and heat stroke 


and an animal massage demonstration by Pam Holt of Buddha Dog Animal Massage delighted one lucky canine as well as the entire audience!

www.buddhadog.com
THANK YOU LOUISE PAZIAK & THE BURBANK LIBRARY FOR HOSTING THESE EVENTS!

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Kirstie Alley loves animals too!  Here I am after giving her a lesson in Pet CPR.
Watch for me on her new show on A&E...Sunday 4-25 at 10pm!

Hope you caught the segment where I taught the PIT BOSS himself Shorty Rossi) animal life-saving skills on Animal Planet's Pit Boss!


Cesar Millan paid a visit to The Burbank Animal Shelter on 2/11/10 to meet many of our cuddly Pit Bull Sweethearts.  Pictures L-R Denise Fleck, Cesar Millan, Tiffany Victor & Tracy Fossen

PHOTO by Ross A. Benson

Wrapping gifts @ Barnes & Noble to raise money for the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter's HAPPY TAILS PROGRAM that teaches dogs manners making them more adoptable!
Pictured:  Scott Myles, Denise Fleck, Erik Koelle & Sandy Sandin.
www.basv.org

Denise and Haiku on Twitpic
Thanking My
WORKOUT BUDDY HAIKU after a sunrise session at doggie & me 
boot camp.  What a fun group of people and their dogs and Jill & Jamie are the greatest!
www.thankdogbootcamp.com 



Aboard the Doggie Bus (yes, it plays "Who Let the Dogs Out?!") to Huntington Beach Dog Beach to celebrate good Friend Emma Chiapuzio's 2nd Birthday!  Check out her site at www.emmazen.com


Haiku became a 70 lbs lap dog on the Doggie Bus but ended up having a great time!



At Westminster where I cheered on Stump, the oldest doggie in history to win Best in Show.  Go Senior Dogs!


While in NYC I bumped into Jonathan David & Jorge Bendersky who I had taped "Groomer Has It" with last year.


At the Dog Writers of America Awards, I was lucky enough to share a table with Author & Radio Show Host Jeff Marginean www.mybuddybutch.com 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/home_page?init_type=Feature&init_id=4460

LECTURES
VISIT THE "ANIMAL CARE CLASSES" PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE CLASS SCHEDULE...

Any Animal Care Topic
 Suited to Your
 Group's Interests

An Introduction to
Pet First-Aid

How to Use the
Items in Your
Pet First-Aid Kit

Seasonal Pet
Safety Tips

Disaster Preparedness
 for Pets



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CLASSES
Preparing For & Handling the Unexpected: 
BASIC PET FIRST-AID & CPR
(four-and-a-half hours)

Getting Better Prepared: 
PET FIRST-AID/CPR REFRESHER
PLUS MORE-ADVANCED SKILLS
--Coming late 2009--
(three hours)

Caring for your Senior Dog or
Cat
(2 hours)


MEET THE SUNNY-DOG...    

For our first wedding anniversary, my husband and I “became a family” by adopting a dog from the local animal shelter. As we passed Cage #31, a yellow dog with a tail wagging faster than an out-of-control windshield wiper was pressing the side of her face against the metal rungs eagerly trying to be noticed.  He gentle cry and soft brown eyes drew us in while her excitement for life won us over the moment we approached her.  We stood there wondering how such a loving canine could have ended up in such a predicament -- it was her last day at the shelter before being euthanized.

 

We adopted that yellow Labrador Retriever, named her “Sunny” for her color and disposition, and she quickly became the sunshine of our lives.   Sunny went everywhere with us, and we'd regularly treat her to mornings at the local dog park followed by breakfast at one of her favorite outdoor cafes.  Together we participated in dog walks raising money for less fortunate animals, explored the local hillsides and vacationed at dog-friendly locales, but mostly...we just lived our lives grateful we had been brought together.  All our friends knew "The Sunny-dog" (as we affectionately called her), and she loved everyone.

The morning of February 14, 1997 began a harrowing day for Sunny.  Waking on her bed next to ours, our precious girl was unable to move and was in agonizing pain.  We sat on the floor petting and trying to comfort her as she began to
tremble -- hoping beyond hope that someone would come into the Veterinarians office extra early that morning and return our call.  For the most easy-going of Labs who never complained about anything, every movement, no matter how slight, seemed to cause Sunny great distress.  As the morning progressed, we tried to coax her outside, and she seemed willing but quickly alerted us that something was seriously wrong.  As she got up and frantically dashed for the outdoors, Sunny let out a blood-curdling scream that echoed through the canyons around our home.  She answered natures call and then collapsed on the ground.  Our hearts broke in two. 

Although we didn't know what was wrong, we deduced some sort of back or neck injury had befallen our furry child, and we feared picking her up could make it worse, especially since we lived in the hills several hundred feet uphill from our car.  So we waited for a Veterinary Technician to come to our house, put Sunny on a stretcher and quickly get her the medical care she so desperately needed.  

I
n the midst of this great distress, I will never forget the concern exhibited by our doggie friend and neighbor Pooches.  It was as touching a moment as I have ever experienced and proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that humans are not the only life form to possess emotions (as if I ever doubted it).  The Vet Tech was strapping Sunny to the stretcher while I stroked her head trying to reassure her that all would be okay.  Pooches wandered into our yard through the open gate and with such a look of concern in her graying face, licked Sunny's cheek.  She then nudged Sunny's ear several times with her nose to comfort her and whimpered a gentle sigh.  As we lifted the stretcher, the small black dog stood back to clear the way and then let out a sharp and forceful bark addressed to Sunny as if to say, "Don't worry pal.  You'll be alright, and I'll keep watch until you get back."  Pooches paced self-confidently back and forth at the top of the hillside as we carried the ailing Sunny-dog down the long and winding steps.

Numerous tests, including blood analysis, x-rays and an MRI scan revealed the existence of several spinal disc deformities, apparently present from birth but that had chose this morning to rear their ugly heads and cause our dog such pain.  After 3 hours of surgery in which three discs were removed from her spine, Sunny's prognosis was deemed excellent.  For quite sometime after her surgery our Sunny returned to her refrigerator-opening self (anyone who has ever had a Labrador Retriever knows they love to eat and will do anything to get an extra meal) and continued to heal with Pooches often by her side.  Sunny once again would stomp her paws for her 4 o'clock "crunchies," do a backwards "bunny-hop" when her daddy arrived home from work and would find pleasure in laying belly-up on the deck during the sunny parts of the day.

Six months into her recuperative efforts, The Sunny-dog suffered a set-back.  One day she lost the ability to use her right leg.  On our hardwood floors it would slip out from under her causing her to collapse.  She didn't appear to be in pain, but obviously something was again wrong.  More defective discs (spondylosis) were discovered, this time pressing dangerously against nerve endings in her upper back.  According to her veterinary surgeon, the herniated discs were just too close to her spinal cord to remove without the risk of paralysis and that a regimen of medication and limited activity would be best.   So we took his advice and explored other options to keep our doggie as comfortable as possible.  As the months progressed our Sunny-girl had some super good days where she'd be a bouncy and playful puppy (even at age 10) and then some bad days where she was noticeably in pain.  Through it all, we were amazed by her happy-go-lucky attitude.  A lesson us humans should duly note.  It was as if Sunny was thinking, "Don't worry Mommy & Daddy.  I'll be okay.  I'm just happy to be here with you!"  And we were thrilled to have Sunny as a part of our family until April 30th, 2000 when she lost her battle with Cancer.

Sunny's misfortunes compelled me to learn whatever I could should I again face a difficult situation with a pet or other animal.   Shortly following Sunny's spinal incident, when I learned there was such a thing as PET FIRST AID & CPR, I jumped on the bandwagon and changed my direction in life.  Leaving my job as a Publicist at a Movie Studio, I yearned to do something that could make a difference and have been rewarded a hundred times over by the animals who have come into my life, and the people...who after taking my classes, have been able to help their pets!  Sunny lives on in the work I do and in the animals and their people whom I've been lucky enough to help.

 

 

 

Los Angeles Animal Care Advocate
Helps Girl Scout Help the Animals...


On July 26th, 2008, Los Angeles Animal Care Advocate Denise Fleck, taught her four-hour Pet First-Aid & CPR Class to residents of Charlotte Hall, Maryland -- just outside Washington D.C. 
Fleck offered to come to Maryland after being contacted by 16-year-old local resident Laura Durner, who recalled a time “when one of my dogs was choking and I didn’t know what to do.  Thankfully she was okay, but right then I knew I needed to learn how to help.  That evening I was watching Animal Planet, and I saw Denise Fleck teaching Pet First-Aid.  Not only did I find what she said interesting, but I realized it would be a great project for my Girl Scout Gold Award® (the highest award a Girl Scout may earn).  I now realize these skills are something every responsible pet owner should learn.”

                   
 
                   Tucker Durner                       Denise demonstrating Chest Compressions

Denise Fleck took dog and cat lovers alike through numerous skills and techniques preparing them to help their pets in the event of a sudden illness or emergency.  Fleck was presented with a gold coin to Charles County by County Commisioner Samuel N. Graves, Jr. and was thrilled to be a part of Miss Durner's Gold Award Project.  "She's a remarkable young lady who will surely do good things for animals and people alike," Fleck stated.  Durner's dog Tucker, who had been recently rescued from the local shelter, demonstrated how love and nurturing can truly make a homeless animal into someone's very best friend!


                                  Denise Fleck & Laura Durner

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