Category: PetSafe

PetSafe Downtown Dog Park opens to the public

Posted by admin – June 15, 2010

Photo Courtesy of Jennie Huettel

Knoxville, Tenn. – The wait is over. The PetSafe Downtown Dog Park officially opened today to Knoxville dogs and their owners!

Today, during a ceremony at the PetSafe Downtown Dog Park, City of Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, Randy Boyd, President & CEO of Radio Systems Corporation and other distinguished guests announced the official opening of the park.

The PetSafe Downtown Dog Park is located at the intersection of Summit Hill Drive and Central Avenue in downtown Knoxville.

The park contains the following amenities for dogs and their owners to enjoy:

  • Separate small and large dog areas
  • Concrete plaza with benches
  • Plush landscaping
  • Crushed-stone trail

The addition of the PetSafe Downtown Dog Park is the fourth dog park in Knoxville. Other dog parks in Knoxville include Tommy Schumpert Park, the Victor Ashe Park and PetSafe Village.

“We’re very grateful to Randy Boyd and PetSafe for the generous gift that helped make this dog park possible,” Haslam said. “There were several other organizations involved in this project and it’s a great example of what can be accomplished when groups work together to make something good happen for our community.”

Photo Courtesy of Jennie Huettel

“This is a very exciting day for Knoxville. The number of downtown esidents is continually increasing, and it’s important that they have a place to bring their dogs to run, play and socialize,” said Randy Boyd, founder and CEO of Radio Systems Corporation, makers of PetSafe brands. “This park really increases the quality of life for the downtown residents who have dogs.”

The opening of the PetSafe Downtown Dog Park fits into the effort to make Knoxville and Knox County the Most Pet Friendly Community in America.  The effort consists of focusing on major expansion of pet activities and events, pet-focused tourism and more pet-friendly park acres and businesses and more. Numerous community leaders from City of Knoxville, Knox County, Young Williams Animal Center, the University of Tennessee, PetSafe, the Knoxville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation have been involved from the start of the movement, which kicked off in July 2009.

Photo Courtesy of City of Knoxville

For more information on the PetSafe Downtown Dog Park, visit http://www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/dogparks.asp. For more information on the Most Pet Friendly Community initiative in Knoxville and Knox County, visit www.PetFriendliestCommunity.com.

About PetSafe®
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, PetSafe® is the industry leader in the management of pet behavior, offering pet training, containment, safety and lifestyle product solutions. PetSafe® introduced the first do-it-yourself electronic fence to the pet market in 1991 and the first wireless fence in 1998. PetSafe’s product line up includes: kennels and electronic underground fences; bark control systems; a selection of remote training products; pet doors; pet identification collars; heated wellness products; pet feeders and a growing line of lifestyle products. For more information about PetSafe®, visit: www.petsafe.net.

For more information:
Mike Cohen, Ackermann PR
865-584-0550
MCohen@AckermannPR.com

PetSafe Downtown Dog Park Grand Opening is Tuesday, June 15

Posted by admin – June 14, 2010

It’s official! The grand opening of the PetSafe Downtown Knoxville Dog Park is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15 at 10 a.m.!

City of Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, Radio Systems Corporation Randy Boyd and other distinguished guests will be on hand to dedicate the park.

The park is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Summit Hill Drive and Central Avenue in downtown Knoxville.

The one-acre park contains large and small dog areas, a concrete plaza with benches, plush landscaping, and a crushed-stone trail. This is the fourth dog park in Knoxville, following Tommy Schumpert Park, Victor Ashe Park and PetSafe Village.

The event is free and open to the public!

Media Contact:
Sarah Malak
Ackermann PR
(865) 584-0550
SMalak@AckermannPR.com

Animal Planet star visits Knoxville

Posted by admin – April 20, 2010

Knoxville, Tenn. – Knoxville gained a little more star power today when Joel Silverman (pictured below), host of the popular television series “Good Dog U” on Animal Planet, paid a visit to PetSafe Village.

Silverman stopped in Knoxville as part of a traveling tour to promote his new book, “What Color is Your Dog?,” a training book that presents a new color-coding technique to recognize and then enhance dog behavior based on the dog’s personality. He also performed a presentation and dog-training demonstration with his dog, Foster. A book sale and autograph session also accompanied the event.

Besides hosting his own series on Animal Planet, Silverman is also a nationally-recognized dog trainer. In fact, he has worked behind the scenes training animals for movies, television shows and commercials. For the past 10 years, he has been closely involved and responsible for coordinating and training the dogs and cats in most of the IAMS national commercial and print advertisements. Additionally, he has created his own line of dog training videos.

“We were thrilled to host Joel today. He’s an expert in his field and is extremely passionate about animal welfare, so it’s a true honor to have him in Knoxville,” said Randy Boyd, founder and CEO of Radio Systems Corporation, makers of PetSafe brands.

“It’s so important that a community be pet-friendly. I am thoroughly impressed with Knoxville and its community leaders who have the passion to pursue making this a place that is friendly toward animals,” said Silverman. “A pet can really have an enormous positive impact on a person’s life, and it’s critical that America’s communities support that.”

Silverman’s visit fits into the effort to make Knoxville and Knox County the Pet Friendliest Community in America.  The effort consists of focusing on major expansion of pet activities and events, pet-focused tourism and more pet-friendly park acres and businesses and more. Numerous community leaders from City of Knoxville, Knox County, Young Williams Animal Center, the University of Tennessee, PetSafe, the Knoxville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation have been involved from the start of the movement, which kicked off in July 2009.

For more information about Joel Silverman, visit www.companionsforlife.net. For more information on the Pet Friendliest Community initiative in Knoxville and Knox County, visit www.PetFriendliestCommunity.com.

About PetSafe®
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, PetSafe® is the industry leader in the management of pet behavior, offering pet training, containment, safety and lifestyle product solutions. PetSafe® introduced the first do-it-yourself electronic fence to the pet market in 1991 and the first wireless fence in 1998. PetSafe’s product line up includes: kennels and electronic underground fences; bark control systems; a selection of remote training products; pet doors; pet identification collars; heated wellness products; pet feeders and a growing line of lifestyle products. For more information about PetSafe®, visit: www.petsafe.net.

For more information:
Sarah Malak, Ackermann PR
865-584-0550
SMalak@AckermannPR.com

Show your pet love…positively

Posted by admin – February 23, 2010

imagesKnoxville, Tenn. – Training your dog is one of the best ways to enjoy your relationship to the fullest. Luckily, there’s a pet safety company that’s just as passionate about giving your dog the best training available. Radio Systems Corporation, makers of the PetSafe brand, is focused on giving its customers a wide variety of training methods to choose from, whether the instruction is based on correcting your pet or positive reinforcement.

That’s why Radio Systems Corporation has acquired Unleashed Technology brand, which has a unique remote trainer product line completely dedicated to positive reinforcement.  The design approach behind the system is to utilize electronic stimuli to stand in for the physical force of traditional leash pressure and establish a positive bond that will carry forward into off-leash control.

Unleashed Technology’s Wireless Leash Guidance Training System is applied by using varying levels of significantly different stimuli, including vibration, to simulate the different pulling pressures one exerts on a dog during normal walking or training exercises. In turn, the line allows owners/handlers the capability to signal a dog at a distance whenever the dog is doing the correct behavior.

“The Unleashed Technology brand is an exciting addition to Radio Systems Corporation. This product line is focused on creating a positive system that instantly signals your dog when a correct behavior is displayed or when the owner wants the dog to begin a response,” said Randy Boyd, founder and CEO of Radio Systems. “Rather than waiting for the dog to do something wrong, this line allows handlers to be the ‘coach’ by reacting to positive behavior. The outcome is really more fun for everyone involved.”

Unleashed Technology’s line includes three variations of a remote control training system. Unleashed Technology’s first type of trainer is a vibration-only model, while the second exerts vibration plus a very low stimulation and the third applies vibration plus a stronger stimulation. All three products are positioned to capture the consumer who is static-averse and only interested in very low levels of stimulation for their pet.

“PetSafe’s Strategic Business Unit and Innovations departments identified this type of product as a gap in our current product offerings,” said Boyd. “This is a great way for us to reach out to a completely new audience in giving them a static-free method of training their dog.”

For more information on Unleashed Technology, visit www.unleashedtechnology.com.

About PetSafe®

Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, PetSafe® is the industry leader in the management of pet behavior, offering pet training, containment, safety and lifestyle product solutions. PetSafe® introduced the first do-it-yourself electronic fence to the pet market in 1991 and the first wireless fence in 1998. PetSafe’s product line up includes: kennels and electronic underground fences; bark control systems; a selection of remote training products; pet doors; pet identification collars; heated wellness products; pet feeders and a growing line of lifestyle products. For more information about PetSafe®, visit: www.petsafe.net.

For more information:
Sarah Malak, Ackermann PR
865-584-0550
SMalak@ackermannpr.com

‘Healthy pet stations’ provide a healthier choice for free-flowing water and food

Posted by admin – February 16, 2010

Healthy Pet Food Stations Group RetailKnoxville, Tenn. – Pets are considered a critical part of the family, providing love, affection and companionship. So why think twice about providing the healthiest products available on the market for your best friend? PetSafe®, the industry leader in pet safety and behavior products, recently introduced the Healthy Pet Water Station™ and Healthy Pet Food Station™, the first top-of-the-line gravity water and feeding stations with removable stainless steel bowls.  

PetSafe’s optional Healthy Pet Water Filter™ (sold separately) fits all sizes of the Healthy Pet Stations water units to remove chlorine, sediments and odor, providing pets with clean and healthy water which contributes to the prevention of urinary tract disease, kidney disease, constipation and dehydration.

Some pet food and water bowls and containers are made with plastic that includes Bisphenol A (BPA), a type of plastic that has drawn attention for its questionable affects on the health of humans and pets from leaching chemicals and toxins. The PetSafe Healthy Pet Stations are made from BPA-free and FDA food grade plastic.

The Healthy Pet Station’s stainless steel bowl is the most recommended material by veterinarians for pet food and water.  Stainless steel can be sanitized at high temperatures to eliminate the growth of harmful bacteria.  It is a non-porous surface, preventing allergic reactions and skin and nose irritations that other bowl materials may cause.   

The stations feature wide openings and are dishwasher safe. The water reservoirs feature flow-control caps and a top handle on the large so refills are simple and spills are not an issue. Plus, the stations are sleek and stylish and more modern than the traditional boxy, bulky water and feeder units.

Veterinarian Peter H. Eeg, DVM, Poolesville, MD, said, “I have had the opportunity to use both the water stations and the feeding stations on my personal animals and my hospitalized patients.  The greatest value is the removable stainless steel bowls.  They are not only very easy to remove and replace, they also allow for superior cleaning and removal of any debris or build up that occurs with normal use.”

“The Healthy Pet Stations’ design features and innovative style is unlike anything else in the market and will take existing gravity products to the next level,” said Charlotte Havely, PetSafe Pet Lifestyles Director.

The PetSafe Healthy Pet Water and Food Stations are sold separately and are available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The stations are available at select PetSmart stores and online at Amazon.com and PetSafe.net.

About PetSafe®

Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, PetSafe® is the industry leader in the management of pet behavior, offering pet training, containment, safety and lifestyle product solutions. PetSafe® introduced the first do-it-yourself electronic fence to the pet market in 1991 and the first wireless fence in 1998. PetSafe’s product line up includes: kennels and electronic underground fences; bark control systems; a selection of remote training products; pet doors; pet identification collars; heated wellness products; pet feeders and a growing line of lifestyle products. For more information about PetSafe®, visit: www.petsafe.net.

For more information:
Sarah Malak, Ackermann PR
865-584-0550
SMalak@AckermannPR.com