• Steve Dale’s Pet World – Pet Disaster Preparedness (August 2019)
• Talkin’ Pets Radio with Jon Patch (Oct & Nov 2018)
• Kelly Talk Show – Senior Pets (November 2017)
• Simply Pets Radio with Lisa Smith Putnam (2017)
• Pet World Insider
  • Moment with an Insider (Blog Paws – 2016)
  • We LUV Pets (May 6, 2016)
  • Making Your House Pet Safe (2013)
  • How to Check Your Pets Vitals (2013)
  • Pet First Aid (2013)
• My Buddy Butch Radio Talk Show with Jeff Marginean (multiple episodes 2009-2013)
• About Rattlesnakes and Akitas
• KIIS-FM with Lisa Foxx (4/12/09)
• Doggie Chronicles Radio
• Inland Outlook KSPA-AM 1510 with Joe Lyons (2/1/09)
• My Buddy Butch Radio Talk Show with Jeff Marginean (#13 – 10/31/08; #19 – 12/11/08)
• Animal Rescue Radio: Where to go, What to do, How to Help with Barbara Niven (Big Media USA)
• The Dog Dish with Jill Kessler (12/05)
• Animal Radio with Hal & Judy (4/7/07)
• Animal Corner with Nancy Mace (Clear Channel)

• Canine Valentine (TBD)
• The Spring & Summer of Your Pet: Get Your Best Friend Off to a Great Start in Life (TBD)
• The Dog Safety Bible (January 2019)
• The Cat Safety Bible (January 2019)
• Pet Safety Bible (September 2018/2nd edition January 2019)
• The Pet Safety Crusader’s My Pet & Me Guide to Pet Disaster PAWparedness (print & e-version)
• The Autumn & Winter of Your Pet: Making Those Senior Years Golden (print & e-version)
• Start Off on the Right Paw: Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover II
• Rescue Critters’ Pet First Aid for Kids
• Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover (Dog Ear Publishing) — Awarded Dog Writers Children’s Book of the Year
• Animal Care Series by Quickfind Books
  • Dog First Aid & CPR (print & e-version)
  • Cat First Aid & CPR (print & e-version)
  • How to Take Care of Your Dog or Puppy
  • How to Take Care of Your Cat of Kitten

Please also visit my BLOG at:  www.PetSafetyCrusader.com/blog 

and my VLOG (Video Blog) at:  www.YouTube.com/thesunnydog 

 

 

ARTICLES ABOUT DENISE FLECK INCLUDE:

• PET AGE MAGAZINE, “Women of Influence” (March 2018)
• VOYAGE ATLANTA MAGAZINE, “Most Inspiring Story,” (November 2017)
• LICK MAGAZINE, “Caught up with The Pet Safety Crusader,” (December 2016)
• THE PET PRESS, Cover Feature, (April/May 2013)
• THE BURBANK LEADER, “She Helps Keep Pets Alive,” (August 10, 2013)
• AMERICAN DOG MAGAZINE, “Pet Parents,” (Winter 2010)
• THE BURBANK LEADER, Cover – “Trained for a Pet Emergency,” (February 10, 2010)
• AP WIRE/LA DAILY NEWS/ORLANDO SENTINEL and others, “Save a Life, Go Mouth to Muzzle,” (October 22, 2009)
• PRECIOUS MAGAZINE (Japan), Feature (May 2009)
• THE BURBANK LEADER, Cover – “Making Your Pet a Priority,” (April 5, 2006)

 

ARTICLES WRITTEN BY DENISE FLECK INCLUDE:

• GREY MUZZLE (numerous including, Car Safety & Your Senior Dog, Annie’s Saga:  Heartworm Disease, Keeping Your Dog Safe on Planes & in Airports and Protecting Your On-Leash Dog 2018 – present)
• MUTTS (The Senior Dogs Who Transformed My Life – August 2019)
• THE BARK (Pet Disaster Planning:  Preparing for the Worst – August 2019)
• PETS BLOGS (How to Help a Choking Dog – June 2019)
• PET QUERKS (Check Your Cat for Fleas & Ticks Daily – May 2019)
• WILDERNESS CAT (Can Cats Eat Chocolate?  A Pet Safety Expert Explains!  May 2019)
• PETS PET SITTERS WORLD (an article each issue 2015-2020)
• PROFESSIONAL PET SITTER (April 2018 & July 2019)
• MARYLAND MAGAZINE (New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Parents Jan 2017)
• ANIMAL SHELTERING (HSUS) (Spring 2014)
• RAW INSTINCTS (Monthly Feature 2012 – 2013)
• CAT FANCY (Feline Conservation Center – February 2011)
• DOG FANCY (14 articles 2005-2010)
• DOGS FOR KIDS (4 articles 2007-2008)
• DOG SPORT (27 articles 2009-2010)
• DOGS USA (Annual Issue 2007 and 2009)
• NATURAL DOG: “Seafood, It’s Not Just for Cats Anymore” (Feb 2010)
• PAW PRINT (Fall/Winter 2007, Spring 2008)
• DOG DAYS IN LA (11 articles 2007-2010)
• VERDUGO MONTHLY: “Those Amazing Canine Cops” (December 2007)
• ANIMAL WELLNESS (2 articles 2005-2006)
• THE PET PRESS (multiple articles 2005-2018 including 3 cover stories)
• THE BURBANK TIMES, “Paws Up for Pet Safety” column (2009-2012)

Groups Denise has Instructed include (California locations unless otherwise designated):

• At the Other End of the Leash (Riverside)
• Bark Avenue (Downtown Los Angeles)
• Bark Williams (Santa Monica)
• Bone Adventure (Costa Mesa)
• Bow Wow Bungalow (Burbank)
• Burbank Animal Shelter (Burbank)
• Camp Bow Wow (Anaheim)
• Camp Bow Wow (Agoura Hills)
• California Cat Center (Van Nuys)
• Doggie Central (Culver City)
• Girls Scouts of America (Charlotte Hall, MD)
• Glendale Humane Society (Glendale)
• Guide Dogs of America (Irvine & Sylmar)
• Healthy Spot (Santa Monica)
• Hollywood Hounds (West Los Angeles)
• Humane Society (Ventura County)
• Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley
• K9s Only (Tarzana)
• K9U (Silverlake)
• Kelly’s Dog Training (North Hollywood)
• LA DogWorks (Hollywood)
• L.A. Harbor/Mission Colleges (Sylmar/Wilmington)
• Loved Dog, Tamar Geller’s (West Los Angeles)
• Natalie’s Rascals (Wildomar)
• Orange County Chihuahua Meet-up (Irvine)
• Orange County SPCA (Huntington Beach)
• Paradise Ranch (La Tuna Canyon)
• Pet Sitters International World Education Conference (Indianapolis, IN; Myrtle Beach, SC & New Orleans, LA)
• Petco (Burbank, Encino, Glendale, Redondo Beach & Valencia)
• Pet Orphans (Van Nuys)
• Santa Monica Pet Project (Santa Monica)
• Seal Beach Animal Care Center (Seal Beach)
• Sirius K9 Training Academy (Yorba Linda)
• SPCA-LA (Long Beach)
• SPCA Florida (Lakeland)
• Southern California Animal Response Team (Huntington Beach)
• Surf Dog Market (Redondo Beach)
• Top Dog Pet Sitter (Villa Rica, GA)
• United Animal Nations (National organization)
• Urban Dog West (Los Angeles)
• Veterinary Medical & Surgical Group (Ventura)
• Wag My Tail Grooming School (Tujunga)
• Wagville (Los Angeles)
• Wiener Wonderland (Lake Balboa)

Awards & Honors Received:

• “PSI Professional Pet Care Award,” Dog Writers Association (2018)
• “Sleepypod Traveler Award,” Pet Safety, Cat Writers Association (2018)
• “Amy Shojai” Mentor Award,” Cat Writers Association (2018)
• “Woman of Influence,” Pet Age Magazine (2018)
• “Most Inspiring Story,” Voyage Atlanta Magazine (2017)
• Cat Writers Association of America MUSE Awards
  • Best Audio, Radio Show Host – “Pet Safety Crusader Radio – All Cat Edition,” (2016)
  • Best Magazine Article, “Water:  A Cat’s Best Friend,” (Pet Sitters World, 2016)
  • Awards of Excellence to:
    • The Pet Safety Crusader’s My Pet & Me Guide to Disaster PAWparedness
    • “Torn Nails, Limping & High Rise Syndrome,” (Pet Sitters World, 2016)
    • Wild World:  The Feline Conservation Center Helps Big cats Survive and Thrive (Cat Fancy, 2011)
    • “Paws Up for Pet Safety” column, (Burbank Leader, 2011)
• Dog Writers Association of America MAXWELL Medallions
  • Best Newspaper Article, “Taking the Pet Out of Petrified” (The Pet Press 2018)
  • Best Magazine Article, “Pet Disaster Preparedness,” (Pet Sitters World, 2015)
  • Best Children’s Book, “Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover,” (2014)
  • Best Magazine Article, “Have You Curled Up with a Good Pet Food Label Lately?” (Dog Sport Magazine, 2010)
  • Awards of Excellence to:
    • “The Pet Safety Crusader’s My Pet & Me Guide to Disaster PAWparedness,” (2017)
    • “Pet First Aid,” (K9 Corner TV – 2017)
    • “Start Off on the Right Paw,” (2016)
    • “The Autumn & Winter of Your Pet: Make Those Senior Years Golden,” (2016)
    • “Rescue Critters’ Pet First Aid for Kids,” (2014)
    • “Dog First Aid & CPR,” (Quickfind Books, 2010)
    • “How to Take Care of Your Dog or Puppy,” (Quickfind Books, 2010)
    • “Head to Tail,” (Dogs USA, 2010)
    • “Everyday Emergency Solutions,” (Dog Fancy, 2008)
• Finalist, Women of the Pet Industry Solopreneur (2013 & 2014)
• Volunteer of the Year, Burbank Police Department & Animal Shelter (2011)

 

 

Certificates Earned by Denise Fleck:

• Dr. Buzby’s Master Nail Triming Course (2018)
• Animal Rescue Professionals Association Certified Foster Home (2018)
• CPR: Advanced Life Support by the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine (2017)
• CPR: Basic Life Support by the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine (2017)
• CPR: Basic Cardiorespiratory Structure and Function by the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine  (2017)
• CPR:  Circulation (2017)
• CPR: Airway & Breathing (2017)
• Emergency Care for Holiday Toxins (Pet Poison Hotline) (2016)
• Wilderness Survival (2015)
• Evenomations & Anti-Venoms: Snakes, Scorpions, Spiders & Companion Animals (2015)
• Basic Horse Care for Pet Sitting (2014)
• California State Career Tech Teaching Credential (2013)
• Pet First-Aid & CPR, The Safe Dog, Melanie Monteiro (6/12)
• Pet First-Aid & CPR, e-training for Dogs, Inc./Treetops (6/12)
• Animal Abuse, Dr. Randall Lockwood (4/12)
• Heat Injury in Working Dogs, Veterinary Tactical Group (3/12)
• Canine First Aid: 8 Essential Trips Trainers Need to Know (2/12)
• Animal Disaster Preparedness, Noah’s Wish (10/11)
• Pet First-Aid & CPR, Noah’s Wish (10/11)
• Feral Cat Caretaking, Found Animals/Feral Cat Caretakers’ Coalition (511)
• Animal Disease Response, Western University (4/11)
• Helping Fearful Dogs, Nicole Wilde (3/10)
• Pet Dental Hygiene (10/1/08)
• Animal Emergency Services & Sheltering, American Humane Association (7/17-18/08)
• First-Aid for Animals in Disasters, Humane Society of the United States (6/5/08)
• Basic Horse Handling & Trailer Loading, Equestrian Services ETI 357 (5/10/08)
• Dog First-Aid, American Red Cross (3/30/08)
• Pet First-Aid, American Health & Safety (5/20/07)
• ICS 700, FEMA (4/12/07)
• Pet First-Aid, Learning Corporation (4/4/07)
• Intermediate Search & Rescue, Surf City Animal Response Team (3/10/07)
• CERT, Community Emergency Response Training/LAFD (3/07)
• ICS 200, FEMA (2/28/07)
• ICS 100, FEMA (10/17/06)
• Emergency Animal Sheltering, Humane Society of the United States (7/15-16/06)
• Beginning Search & Rescue, Surf City Animal Response Team (6/10/06)
• Pet First-Aid, American Red Cross (4/16/05)
• Pet First-Aid & CPR, Pet Tech, Inc. (11/7/98)
• Animal Sciences Diploma, ICS (4/16/98)

 

Seminars/Classes/Lectures Attended:

• Gardening Perils Beyond Plants:  Fertilizers, Herbicides & Lawn Insecticides, Pet Poison Helpline (6/18)
• Homeopathy, Dr. Robert Woods (3/14)
• Who Will Care for Your Pet If You Can’t?, Debra Hamilton (3/14)
• Dog and Human Co-Evolution, UCLA Center for Society & Genetics (2/11)
• Safer Pet Vaccination & Health Care, Drs. Jean Dodds & Ronald D. Schultz (3/10)
• K9 Safety, Caroline Haldeman, Sirius K9 Training Academy (6/09)
• Test Considerations for Shelter Pets, Sandra Newbury, DVM (10/08)
• Sit, Stay Adopt: Customer Service Training for Shelters & Rescues, Karel Minoor & Doman March (10/08)
• Basic Health Considerations for Shelter Animal Transfer & Transport, Sandra Newbury, DVM (9/08)
• Happy Hounds Dog Food Class, Annie Siegmann (9/08)
• How Dogs Learn, Janine Pierce, J9sK9s (9/08)
• Massaging Your Animal, Pam Holt, RVT, BuddhaDog Animal Massage (9/08)
• Pet Nutrition, Audra Sykes MacCorkle, DVM (2/08)
• Maureen Hall, Animal Coach (12/07)
• Cesar Millan (9/07)
• Ray Coppinger, PhD; Intelligence of Dogs and Canine Cognition: Ethological Lessons on the Emotions &
• Neurophysiology of Dogs (7/14/07)
• Ray Coppinger, PhD; Evolutionary Development and the Natural Development of Dogs (7/15/07)
• Karen Halligan, DVM; Keeping Your Pets Healthy (4/07)
• Trish King; Different Faces of Aggression (4/21/07) Terri Steuben; Animal Communication (1/07)
• Dogs; Discovery Science Center (2/06)
• Animal Rights Conference (7/05)
• Wolf to Dog Symposium, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles (1/03)
• Lydia Hiby; Animal Communication (2002)
• Ian Billinghurst; Raw Food Diets (2001)