Canine Communication
Acme Canine is a strong paw print in the dog community.
As a small, independent blog, dog owners are our neighbors – the people we know by name. Our business is built on a straightforward philosophy: Provide the best canine resources to dog owners by a trusted, knowledgeable, and caring team. Combine it with a fun atmosphere, and we call it Acme Canine! We are proud to be part of the canine community we serve.
Spike’s Dog Blog e-newsletter
Acme Canine’s e-newsletter:
Knowledge to enrich your canine relationship
Get inspired with training articles, tips, and tricks you need to know about relating to dogs. This fun and informative weekly e-newsletter will give you the tools you need to understand and connect with the dog in your life.
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Spike’s Dog Blog by Acme Canine
Let’s talk dogs, or even better, let’s learn about dogs.
If you’re a dog lover, your browser probably has a fair share of bookmarked dog blogs that you visit regularly. Spike’s Dog Blog will be a refreshing change to your reading repertoire when it comes to all things canine… you hear it from canine professionals who are experts in their fields.
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KSCO Pet Radio 1080 AM Santa Cruz
Listen to Laura Pakis, cynologist of Acme Canine, Sunday afternoons
KSCO Pet Radio is live from 12-2 pm Pacific Time every Sunday (3-5 pm ET, 2-4 pm CT, 1-3 pm MT, 2200-2400 GMT/UTC). Streaming on KSCO.com.
Articles Published
Angie’s List:
Spring Cleaning tips for you and your dog
Likeablepets.com:
Pet Boarding & Daycare Magazine:
The Importance of an Intake Examination
Safe Practices for the Winter Months
Leadership and Coaching of Dogs
New Year’s Resolutions going to the dogs
Lessons Facility Owners should be teaching their clients
Dog-centricity: providing a pleasant and relaxed experience for Dogs
Trotters and Pacers: what gait can tell you about a dog
Pet Care Services Association:
Petexpertise:
Dog-trainer-Speak Translated! An explanation of dog training terms
Professional Animal Care Certification Council:
Readiness when Disaster Strikes
Ruff Drafts Fall 2018 (page 12) 
The Ballantrae Banner:
what it means to be your dog’s leader Part 1
Tail and Fur
The Tartan Times:
what it means to be your dog’s leader Part 2
Zumper.com:
Poisonous Substances to Avoid When Moving with your Dog
In The Media
NPR All Sides With Anne Fisher:
Understanding the way dogs think
NBC and ONN Interviews:
Acme Canine NBC4 Talks About Dog Training
NBC4 Coverage of Acme Canine HowlOween 2014 Event
The Groomer Next Door PodCast
Articles Written on Us
Angie’s List:
Best of Olentangy:
Columbus Dispatch:
Puppy Love (article on Pup on the Patio legislation)
Delaware Council Communicator:
The Dog-tor is in: Benefits of Pet therapy
Dogster:
Your Spring-Cleaning Task List (see photo)
Expertise:
Top 20 Dog Boarders In Columbus
Hello Bark!
Can Dogs Sense Early Pregnancy
Olentangy Business Association News:
Acme Canine needs Ditties for Better Doggies
Olentangy Valley News:
Dog training center asks areas aspiring jingle writers for help
The Ballentre Banner:
The Daily Reporter:
A local woman isn’t dogging it with canine training biz
This Week News
The Story of the Acme Canine Jingle
Most dog owners think of dog training when they hear Acme Canine’s name, but did you know Acme Canine has a jingle?
Back in 2008, Acme Canine needed a jingle to support its radio and TV advertising. To increase the fun, owner and founder Laura Pakis, created a nationwide contest. The contest ran for 12 weeks. The jingle requirement needed to be a catchy tune – 90 seconds or less – that got a simple point across ‘obedience training at Acme Canine is fun.’ Extra consideration was given for mentioning Acme’s die-hard dedication to training and coaching and knowledge of canine learning theory, canine psychology, and behavior modification. The grand prize was an on-leash obedience residency for one lucky pooch.
Acme received many entries throughout the United States, so many staff had to vote on the song they liked best. Songwriters were judged on lyrics, originality, and musicality. From all the entries, the jingle (or rap) submitted by Clifford Benjamin won. Clifford’s jingle was just the catchy tune Acme Canine was looking for, and it fits well with our personality.
The jingle has been played at Acme Canine’s events, from the Doggie Easter Egg Hunt to Spike’s Pool Party. It was featured in many of the Acme Canine advertisements. It is currently being used on Acme Canine demonstration videos. Check out the lyrics and listen to the jingle by clicking below.
