Homewatch CareGivers and Bark Busters USA Team Up to Provide Seniors with Helpful Guidelines to Dog Ownership

Two Top Franchise Companies Combine Expertise to Help Seniors Stay Safe and
Experience the Joy of Canine Companionship with Free Resources and Seminars
DENVER--(Business Wire)--
Two industry-leading franchise companies, both based in metro Denver, are
teaming up to help senior citizens and their dogs. Homewatch CareGivers
(www.HomewatchCareGivers.com), the largest, most experienced provider of
full-service in-home care, and Bark Busters (www.BarkBusters.com), the world`s
largest dog training company, have joined forces to help educate senior citizens
about the joy and responsibilities of dog ownership. The two companies have
integrated efforts to provide seniors with resources on dog ownership, dog care,
and dog safety. These materials are available on both companies` websites.
Further, the companies have developed a community seminar series on similar
topics offered for free to senior and civic organizations across the country.

"While we provide home services for people of all ages, senior citizens are a
very important part of our client base," said Leann Reynolds, president of
Homewatch CareGivers. "By collaborating with Bark Busters USA, we learned that
seniors are among the fastest-growing segment of dog owners. Education is part
of our core mission, so developing educational materials to support our seniors
is an integral part of our company objectives."

The resources available include "The Seniors Guide to Selecting and Owning a
Dog" covering topics, such as choosing a dog and bringing a dog home as well as
practical dog handling and safety tips. This material is designed especially for
senior citizens to help them make thoughtful decisions about dog ownership and
is available at both companies` websites or by clicking on
www.BarkBusters.com/news/seniors.cfm. In addition to the web-based resources,
the two companies have developed a series of free community seminars, including
"The Ten Things Every Dog Owner Should Know" and "Safety Tips for Families with
Dogs." These workshops, delivered by a Bark Busters-certified dog behavioral
therapist, are available free of charge to community organizations, subject to
geographic availability. Organizations interested in scheduling a free seminar
are invited to contact their local Homewatch CareGivers or Bark Busters office
or e-mail Seminars@BarkBusters.com and include the name of organization, ZIP
code of organization, a contact name and phone number.

"At Bark Busters, helping people better understand and manage their canine
companions is the foundation of our company," explained Liam Crowe, master dog
behavioral therapist and CEO of Bark Busters USA. "We`re delighted to work with
Leann`s top-notch team at Homewatch CareGivers to develop these resources for
such an important audience. With a little forethought and a bit of training,
almost any senior citizen can enjoy the benefits and unconditional love that
comes with owning a dog."

For more information about the two industry-leading franchise companies, visit
the company websites at www.HomewatchCareGivers.com or www.BarkBusters.com.

SJI, Ltd.
Lauren Rerucha, 303-921-1155
lauren@sjiltd.com

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