Justin Young

PetSafe® Marketing Specialist

Justin is a Marketing Specialist for the PetSafe® team in Knoxville, TN. Justin provides up-to-date product information for PetSafe partners, interacts with PetSafe's social media fans, and produces content for the Paw Print Blog.

Justin's personal assistants are a Saint Bernard-Great Pyrenees mix named Charlie and a pit bull named Audrey.

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5 Fun Outdoor Activities for You & Your Dog

With temperatures rising and daylight lasting longer, there are plenty of reasons to have some outdoor fun. What better way to ring in spring than with an adventure for you and your pet? Here are 5 outdoor activities to do with your dog.

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25 communities will receive funding for off-leash dog parks!

PetSafe® is giving away over $250,000 to communities across the country to build, maintain and enhance off-leash dog parks through its annual Bark for Your Park™ campaign!

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How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?

Is your dog getting the activity he needs? How much time should you spend walking and playing with your pup? Learn how to stay healthy and active with your pup!

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A New Member of PetSafe® Brand’s Bark for Your Park™ Family: Durham, NC

On the warm, summer night of Thursday, September 8th, PetSafe® Brand welcomed the City of Durham, NC into its family of dog parks, with a $25,000 grant to build a new play-place for people and their pets.

Training Questions

Whether you’ve just added a new dog to your family, or you want to teach your old dog some new tricks, January is the perfect time to start training. In recognition of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers’ National Train Your Dog Month, PetSafe® Brand asked you to submit your questions to our team of certified trainers on Facebook. Below are answers to your most common training questions.

Welcome to the Bark for Your Park family Watkinsville!

The PetSafe® Brand Marketing Team had the privilege of cutting the ribbon on a new PetSafe® dog park in Watkinsville, GA on Sunday, March, 26th.

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Celebrate National Dog Park Day

Get ready to celebrate! Saturday, May 5, 2018 is National Dog Park Day. Introduced in 2017, PetSafe® launched National Dog Park Day as a way to encourage dog owners to spend time outdoors with their pets in safe, off-leash areas.

More Dog Parks, More Fun with New Bark For Your Park™ Grants

This year we're giving away over $250,000 in grant prizes to communities across the country. The new PetSafe Bark For Your Park Grant Program will give awards to 25 communities: five $25,000 prizes to help build new dog parks, ten $10,000 prizes to enhance existing dog parks, and ten $5,000 prizes to maintain existing dog parks. Watch the video to learn how you can get your community barking to apply for a grant for your very own dog park!

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Dogs in Politics

It’s been said that being the president of the United States is the world’s toughest job. With so much pressure, a president deserves a genuine friend who is always happy to see them and offers a listening ear, unconditional love, and a wagging tail at the end of the day.

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Learn the Truth About the PetSafe® ScoopFree® Self-Cleaning Litter Box

Millions of cats around the world believe humans are making a big business out of stockpiling cat poop. But, where are they hiding it? Watch the video, and learn the truth about this global catspiracy.

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Teach Your Dog to Stay Calm and Stop Barking

Is your dog’s excessive barking keeping you from having a peaceful home? If so, now is the perfect time to get started on training him when it’s ok to bark.

Bursting 3 Dog Training Myths

Most of us have heard the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” With some time and patience any dog, no matter the age, can learn. From positive reinforcement to training corrections, there are many ways to train your dog!

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Enter the World of Catspiracies

Hey, Cats. Have you ever stopped to think about why humans love our poo so much? Millions of cats believe humans are harvesting their poo for profit using the PetSafe® ScoopFree® Litter Box. Watch the video and decide for yourself!

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5 Ways to Give Your Pet Joy this Holiday Season

With the holiday season quickly approaching, you’re probably already thinking about the perfect presents for your family and friends. Watching a loved one open your gift can be just as rewarding as receiving one yourself. While all the important people in your life a celebrating the joy of the season, don’t forget to spread some cheer to your furry friends.

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Why won’t my pet drink from his water bowl?

Your cat needs one ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. This amount may increase based on the activity level of your pet or existing health conditions. You can help keep your cat properly hydrated by providing a source of clean water. But, what if your cat doesn’t seem to like her bowl?

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Dogs in Maryville, Tennessee Finally Have a Dog Park of Their Own!

Pet parents in Maryville, Tennessee now have a new place to socialize and exercise their dogs! On Saturday, May 14, 2016, the City of Maryville, Parks and Recreation, and Radio Systems Corporation partnered for the grand opening of the PetSafe® Pistol Creek Dog Park. It's the 9th PetSafe Dog Park to open in the Knoxville area since 2006.

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Communicate with Your Dog Like Never Before

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Communicate with Your Dog on Your Phone

I had never thought I would see the day when we could communicate with our pets on our phones. But the PetSafe® SMART DOG® Remote Trainer makes that very thing possible. It allows you to use your iPhone® or Android® as a remote to control tone, vibration, or static stimulations on a sleek, navy blue collar that your dog wears.

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Are you ready to Bark for Your Park?

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7 Ways to Make Training Part of Everyday Life with Your Dog

From the moment you bring home your new pet, training is one of the most important things you can do. Teaching your dog basic manners will give you more options for activities in which your dog can participate, build your relationship and enrich the lives of you and your dog. Learning should not be limited to a training class. Reinforcing your dog’s good behaviors throughout his everyday life will help keep your dog on his best behavior.

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Which Wire Gauge Do I Need to Install an In-Ground Fence?

Get answers to your frequently asked questions about the right in-ground pet fence wire gauge for your yard.

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How Do You Install an In-Ground Fence?

Have you been thinking about installing an In-Ground Fence™ system at your home? Wondering what the steps are and how difficult it would be to install? Follow these 4 easy steps to make installing your new fence a breeze.

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The DockDogs® World Championship comes to Knoxville!

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8 Best Collars

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Top 10 Pet Gift Ideas

Searching for the perfect present for your favorite pet or pet lover this holiday season? Here's our list of top pet gifts recommended for pets and their parents, including everything from solutions for keeping your cat’s litter box clean to teaching your dog how to be a better walking partner.

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How Do I Know My Pet Is Overheating?

During the summer months, rising temperatures prove dangerous or even deadly to furry family members. Staying hydrated helps protect pets from overheating, but it's still important to recognize the signs of distress. Keep your critters, and yourself, from becoming hot under the collar by preventing potential problems.

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5 Fun Outdoor Activities for You & Your Dog

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25 communities will receive funding for off-leash dog parks!

PetSafe® is giving away over $250,000 to communities across the country to build, maintain and enhance off-leash dog parks through its annual Bark for Your Park™ campaign!

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How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?

Is your dog getting the activity he needs? How much time should you spend walking and playing with your pup? Learn how to stay healthy and active with your pup!

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