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The Newest on Bark! Fest, the Guide Pageant for Animal Lovers, and the Panel Recordings Coming Quickly


Beautiful suggestions on Bark! Fest and an replace on when to anticipate the recordings.

By Zazie Todd, PhD

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Bark! Fest, the e-book competition for animal lovers, befell on-line in September 2024 and I assumed it was superb. I am delighted that so lots of you probably did, too. I completely cherished listening to the entire authors discuss their books and browse from them. 

I initially deliberate this as a one-off, stay occasion to have fun the launch of my e-book Bark! The Science of Serving to Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Canine. There’s one thing particular about doing issues with a stay viewers and that was actually the case here–especially as there have been some individuals who got here to all or virtually the entire occasions, or who watched the entire recordings. 

We had 11 creator panels, 23 authors, an extremely enjoyable tips class, as much as 500 individuals who signed up for particular person events–and greater than 1600 individuals who signed up for a part of the competition.

By the top, it actually felt like we had an exquisite group of people that care deeply about canines and cats (and their people), and that was very particular. I am so grateful to the viewers for turning as much as these occasions in such a optimistic method and being so welcoming to and interested in our audio system. 

There have been some challenges, together with the truth that my pc died on the primary evening, leaving me to run the remainder of the competition from my husband’s laptop computer, which runs Linux. I ended up liking Linux however it took some getting used to. This felt like a catastrophe on the time however ended up being a blessing in disguise, as a result of it meant that when there was a household emergency I may run the remaining occasions from elsewhere on my shiny new laptop computer. 

As a result of I’ve had loads of issues happening within the final a number of weeks, some fantastic and a few very laborious certainly, to me Bark! Fest already looks like a lifetime away. However I lastly have time to begin catching up on getting the recordings out.

I initially did not have plans for the recordings past letting those that signed up prematurely watch, in case they could not attend stay on the day. However provided that some occasions reached capability and there have been many individuals who needed to attend however could not, I shall be making the entire recordings of the panels obtainable. 

I do know that some individuals want video whereas others want audio of recordings. And I am proud to say that our podcast, The Pawsitive Publish in Dialog, is at the moment no. 4 in Canada on Apple for podcasts on pets and animals. So the recordings will exit as each video on my Youtube channel and as audio on the podcast.

I’ve one other podcast episode that has been ready within the wings for some time. So I’ll get that out first, quickly, and after that, I will begin to launch the recordings. It should not be an excessive amount of work, though it is the type of factor the place it at all times takes extra time than you assume. So I’ll goal for one every week and hopefully this can match round my work schedule (however please be affected person if there’s sometimes a delay. Thanks. Like I mentioned, I’ve bought so much happening in the mean time). 

The video of the panel with Dr. Patricia McConnell is already on Youtube as a result of that was the primary one to succeed in capability. So this would be the first one to go on the podcast too, and after that I will share them in chronological order. 

These of you who’re signed as much as my e-mail record will get a notification at any time when there is a new episode, and if you happen to like you too can subscribe by way of your podcast app or Youtube to be notified there.

I do know that you will love each single certainly one of these recordings. We had some completely superb authors with probably the most fantastic books.

Keep in mind which you could assist the authors, and me, by shopping for our books. They’re obtainable from all good bookstores, together with Bookshop, Amazon, and UK Bookshop

At each occasion, we have been in a position to give a set of books away to somebody who attended stay. This was actually enjoyable and I’m grateful to the entire authors, publishers, and publicists who helped make this occur, together with my very own writer, Greystone Books. The record of winners is right here

Suggestions on Bark! Fest

I used to be completely delighted by the suggestions we bought on the competition. Thanks to everybody who took the time to finish the shape.

Listed here are only a few of the beautiful feedback that we acquired:

“Nice format, fascinating audio system that provided fantastic insights – additionally cherished the time allotted because it was simply sufficient to squeeze into the day. Authors have been very beneficiant with their info and perspective; so fascinating to take a look behind the e-book! Actually cherished this!”

“I actually loved that it wasn’t all canine trainers and conduct books. Granted, I LOVE these books, and adore these authors, however seeing the wealthy tapestry of all of the methods animals intersect with our studying/training/leisure was refreshing, totally different, and pleasing!”

“All of the occasions I attended had a really heat, welcoming and cosy environment, it virtually felt like sitting down for a cup of tea with shut pals. The audio system had a wonderful rapport, and I like how we bought to listen to every of them learn from their work – it instantly made the books “come to life” for me. Additionally, nice work scheduling the occasions in a method that labored for everybody’s time zones – no straightforward feat!”

“Top-of-the-line on-line occasions I’ve ever attended – a literary competition in my lounge about my favourite matter – animals!”

“The Bark! Fest was a supply of inspiration to me as a canine guardian to know that there is an current group that values respect, considerate and caring relationships and interactions with our companion animals, science-based and humane coaching/elevating/instructing strategies. A lot gratitude and appreciation for the authors’ contributions.”

…and there are a lot of extra comparable feedback. 

In case you did not full the suggestions kind however want to share your ideas on Bark! Fest, you’ll be able to ship me an e-mail.

There have been additionally some nice recommendations for authors ought to I occur to run it once more. I am holding off on making a choice on that till the brand new yr. There’s so much to weigh up, because the Zoom licence is pricey and it was an incredible quantity of labor behind the scenes.

Whether or not or not I ever run one other Bark! Fest, I’m extremely comfortable that I used to be in a position to host such a stunning occasion. 

Thank You

It solely stays to say a heartfelt thanks to Kristi Benson for all of her assist and fantastic co-hosting, to Greystone Books for his or her assist behind the scenes, to all of our superb authors, to Erica Beckwith for the tremendous enjoyable tips class, to my agent for her assist and encouragement, and to everybody who attended Bark! Fest, whether or not you got here to 1 session or to all of them. 

It was an enormous success, even higher than I dared to think about when planning the occasion, and I am so grateful to everybody who was a part of it. Thanks!

A fluffy cat sits on a table next to a vase of flowers and some apples
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