The Newest on Bark! Fest, the E book Competition for Animal Lovers, and the Panel Recordings Coming Quickly

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

By Zazie Todd, PhD

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Bark! Fest, the e book pageant for animal lovers, happened on-line in September 2024 and I believed it was superb. I am delighted that so lots of you probably did, too. I completely beloved listening to the entire authors speak about their books and browse from them. 

I initially deliberate this as a one-off, reside occasion to rejoice 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 reside viewers and that was definitely 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 pageant.

By the tip, 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 manner and being so welcoming to and inquisitive about 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 pageant 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 a variety of issues occurring within the final a number of weeks, some fantastic and a few very arduous certainly, to me Bark! Fest already looks like a lifetime away. However I lastly have time to start out 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 reside on the day. However provided that some occasions reached capability and there have been many individuals who needed to attend however could not, I will likely be making the entire recordings of the panels out there. 

I do know that some folks desire video whereas others desire audio of recordings. And I am proud to say that our podcast, The Pawsitive Submit in Dialog, is at present 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 will get that out first, quickly, and after that, I am going to 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 suppose. So I will intention for one per week and hopefully this can match round my work schedule (however please be affected person if there’s often a delay. Thanks. Like I mentioned, I’ve acquired lots occurring for the time being). 

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 am going to share them in chronological order. 

These of you who’re signed as much as my electronic mail record will get a notification each time there is a new episode, and in the event you like it’s also possible to subscribe through your podcast app or Youtube to be notified there.

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

Bear in mind that you would be able to assist the authors, and me, by shopping for our books. They’re out there from all good bookstores, together with Bookshop, Amazon, and UK Bookshop. 

At each occasion, we had been in a position to give a set of books away to somebody who attended reside. 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 acquired on the pageant. Thanks to everybody who took the time to finish the shape.

Listed here are just some of the stunning feedback that we acquired:

“Nice format, attention-grabbing audio system that supplied fantastic insights – additionally beloved the time allotted because it was simply sufficient to squeeze into the day. Authors had been very beneficiant with their info and perspective; so attention-grabbing to take a look behind the e book! Actually beloved 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, completely different, and gratifying!”

“All of the occasions I attended had a really heat, welcoming and cosy ambiance, it virtually felt like sitting down for a cup of tea with shut associates. The audio system had a wonderful rapport, and I really like how we acquired 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 manner that labored for everybody’s time zones – no simple feat!”

“Among the best on-line occasions I’ve ever attended – a literary pageant in my front room 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 present group that values respect, considerate and caring relationships and interactions with our companion animals, science-based and humane coaching/elevating/educating strategies. A lot gratitude and appreciation for the authors’ contributions.”

…and there are lots of extra related feedback. 

If you happen to did not full the suggestions kind however want to share your ideas on Bark! Fest, you may ship me an electronic mail.

There have been additionally some nice ideas for authors ought to I occur to run it once more. I am holding off on making a call on that till the brand new yr. There’s lots 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 completely happy that I used to be in a position to host such a beautiful 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!

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