Pets Peeves? Join Amy’s Newsletter Tribe!

by Amy Shojai | Apr 6, 2016 | Cat Behavior & Care, Dog Training & Care | 9 comments

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AMY’S PETS PEEVES NEWSLETTER

& A FAVOR…

I can’t thank y’all enough for visiting my blog, sharing the content and (I hope) benefiting from some of the info-tainment. You’ll find even more pet-astic information (and free books and discounts!) in my Pets Peeves newsletter.

I’ve mentioned in previous blogs my next big project will include cat and dog behavior webinars, and also a series on writing and publishing with step by step DIY info on Kindle-ization, using images, audio books, nonfiction (and fiction) proposals & pitches, recommended products and free URLs that have been invaluable to me.

And yep, I’ll most certainly announce such things here, on the blog. But the first notice always goes out to my Sweet Peeps, my Pets Peeves newsletter subscribers, along with early discounts and (very often) freebies not available anywhere else.

HERE COMES THE FAVOR…

So…my next book DOG FACTS releases this next Monday, April 11, 2016 (HURRAY!!!). The Ebook versions are available for preorder now (with color pictures!), but the print book goes “live” on Monday everywhere. I really REALLY want this book in as many dog lover’s homes as possible…I think (pray) it will help ’em out a bunch. So I need your help to spread the word.

And as a thank you treat (hey, dogs are the ONLY ones who love treats), I’ve planned a neato give away plus discount codes to share. Those will go out on Monday to my Pets Peeves newsletter subscribers for a very limited time. If you’re already a subscriber–YAY! Watch for that to come to your in-box sometime on Monday.

If you’re not subscribed but willing to help me out–now’s your chance. *s* Yes, I’m not too proud to sit up and beg!

You can always unsubscribe after Monday’s treats go out (but I hope you’ll stick around for other goodies). Anyway, you MUST be subscribed before April 11, so don’t delay. Share this post with other pet parents who might want to help out (and get some discount codes, too).

Thanks in advance…Subscribe below! OR… got your phone handy? just TEXT the word TREATS to 44222 (I’ll send you some training tips, too).

I love hearing from you, so please share comments and questions. Do you have an ASK AMY question you’d like answered? Do you have a new kitten and need answers? Stay up to date on all the latest just subscribe the blog, “like” me on Facebook, and sign up for Pet Peeves newsletter. Stay up to date with the latest book giveaways and appearances related to my September Day pet-centric THRILLERS WITH BITE!

Amy Shojai, CABC is a certified cat & dog behavior consultant, a consultant to the pet industry, and the award-winning author of 35+ pet-centric books and Thrillers with Bite! Oh, and she loves bling!

9 Comments

Sweet Purrfections on April 11, 2016 at 2:11 pm

Good luck with getting the assistance you need for the dog book.
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- Amy Shojai on April 11, 2016 at 2:18 pm
  
  Thanks! Pet peeps are the BEST!
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Ava at Savvy Pet Care on April 11, 2016 at 1:31 pm

I signed up a couple of months ago! Congrats on the book and good luck. Sorry I’m late seeing this.
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- Amy Shojai on April 11, 2016 at 2:25 pm
  
  No worries, if you’re already subscribed you’re good to go. Did you get your discount codes? *s* Some folks on the newsletter list had trouble getting it to open, so I”ll be sending the “webview” link later this afternoon.
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Cathy Keisha on April 8, 2016 at 10:12 am

You got me! Dunno why I’m not already signed up cos I enjoy your blog. I’m a cat but have lots of woofie friends online.
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- Amy Shojai on April 8, 2016 at 10:43 am
  
  Ha! So glad to have you! And yep, there’s lots of us “kitty lovers” who also share our hearts with dogs.
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TheDogTrainingLady on April 6, 2016 at 5:31 pm

Okay, since you actually sat up and begged BOL I’ll be happy to sign up. I look forward to your book. As a dog trainer, dog lover, pet parent of both a dog and cats I’m sure I will love it.
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Mary McCauley on April 6, 2016 at 2:26 pm

I enjoy your Blogs and Pet Peeves Newsletter. I had last mentioned about our little rat terrier that had died from the attack by two large mongrels. My husband was knocked down several times by those dogs. We have been sad over the loss of Abby especially my husband. He started sending me emails pictures of dogs to adopt. We adopted a young smooth haired Fox Terrier with the longer docked tail from the Tulsa SPCA. His name is Eddy and is so full of energy. He loves his toys especially his ball. His is a real cutie. He ear stand straight and other is tipped. He has a brown patch over one eye and his coat is white a few brown speckles. We love him. He has a few problems, but we are working them out.
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- Amy Shojai on April 6, 2016 at 2:39 pm
  
  Oh Mary, my heart still aches for you and your husband’s loss of Abby. But Eddy sounds like a real charmer! Thank you so much for letting me know, you made my day!
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