Denise Fleck
A former film studio publicist, Denise Fleck founded Sunny-dog Ink in 1999 to Help People Help Their Pets! In addition to being an Animal Advocate, Animal Care Instructor & Lecturer (specializing in Pet First-Aid & CPR), Denise is a freelance writer for publications including: Dog Fancy, Dogs USA, Dogs for Kids, Dog Sport, Dog Days in L.A. and The Pet Press. She has appeared on Animal Planet's "Groomer Has It," where she taught eight very competitive groomers her life-saving skills. Additionally, Denise has been seen on CNN Headline News, KTLA Morning News, "Rescue Roundtable, and PBS-TV's "Lassie's Pet Vet." She is a frequent guest on the "My Buddy Butch" Radio Show and has also done interviews on Animal Radio, Clear Channel's "Animal Corner" and Barbara Niven's "Animal Rescue Radio."
Denise has trained with seven national organizations in animal life-saving skills including The American Red Cross, Humane Society of the United States, American Humane Association, Pet Tech, Inc., and the American Health & Safety Institute. She continues to attend and participate in a variety of animal-related seminars and workshops each year and hones her skills doing volunteer Rescue Work and as a member of the Surf City Animal Response Team, but feels her greatest lessons learned come from having been Dog Mom to Eleven and Cat Mom to one over the years.
In brief, Denise Fleck:
- Has trained with seven national organizations in animal life-saving skills
- Was selected to teach these skills to Ms. Oprah Winfrey's Montecito, California Staff
- Provided photos and information to the U.S. Homeland Security's training program for their K9 Border Patrol Handlers
- Was Invited by the Girl Scouts of America to teach in the Washington DC area for a Girl Scout's Gold Award
- Is a Freelance Writer for animal publications including: Dog Fancy, Dogs USA, Dogs for Kids, Dog Sport, Dog Days in L.A. and The Pet Press
- Has appeared on numerous television and radio shows
- Is a Member of the DWAA (Dog Writers Association of America) and a 2008 Award Nominee
- Is an Associate Member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers)
- Is a Team Member of SCART (Surf City Animal Response Team)
- Is a volunteer and the Public Relations Manger for the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter (VBAS)
- Has trained in numerous FEMA and Disaster Preparedness Courses
- Has qualified for CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
- Has been Dog Mom to Eleven and Cat Mom to One as well as being a rescue volunteer so she has a significant amount of hands-on experience and knows the information she provides in her lectures and writing really can work!
Latest Articles
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Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Things that go bump in the night shouldn't include your pets, so follow a few simple tips to make sure Howl-o-ween won't be scary or dangerous for canines or felines!
Oct 30, 2009
- Denise Fleck
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The Rolling Dog Ranch
In December 2000, Alayne Marker and Steve Smith left their desk jobs to create a truly wonderful place where disabled animals come to live their lives.
Aug 29, 2009
- Denise Fleck
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Add 'Pet First-Aid Kit' to the Top of Your List
Accidents can happen any time of the year, but with the holidays comes the chaos of decorations, an abundance of food, company and wrappings which can injure your pet.
Aug 24, 2009
- Denise Fleck
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Landing on Four Feet...A Cat's Specialty or Not
Contrary to popular belief, cats do not always land on their feet. Many are injured from falls, so take care to prevent the worst from happening to your feline friend.
Aug 21, 2009
- Denise Fleck
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Caring For Your Senior Dog or Cat
Canines, felines and humans experience many of the same aging patterns -- graying hair, aches, pains and stiffness, sleeping more and slowing down.
Aug 19, 2009
- Denise Fleck
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Ten Steps to Being a Great Pet Parent
Follow these ten steps and you'll start on a path to helping your furry kids live a longer, happier, healthier life.
Aug 18, 2009
- Denise Fleck
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Pawllywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood may be best known for its large egos, flashy cars and the need to leave one's mark, but you don't have to have only two legs to cement your name in history.
Aug 15, 2009
- Denise Fleck
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Will 'Back-to-School' Put Your Pet in a Funk?!
A sudden change of schedule can lead to stress in your dog or cat and can cause behavioral problems. Extra attention and a new friend may be the solution.
Aug 15, 2009
- Denise Fleck
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Oxygen Bars for Canines
A Shiba Inu and a Shih Tzu were walking into an Oxygen Bar when a Chihuahua, checking his p-mail at a nearby tree, grumbled, "Hmphf! What next...doggie wheatgrass shots?!
Aug 2, 2009
- Denise Fleck
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Those Amazing K9 Cops
An effective deterrent in crime prevention, Police dogs can save lives and get the bad guy, often without the use of force by the men and women in blue.
Jul 18, 2009
- Denise Fleck
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