#Blogpaws- ready or not, here we come!

I'm so excited!  In 2 days, we'll be leaving to go to Tyson's Corner, Virginia for our 2nd BlogPaws convention!!  We're going to reunited with all our BP friends, and take classes to learn a ton of new stuff!  

This year, we just get to go as a participant!    Last year, we co-taught a class on "The Power of YouTube" along with Lauren (and Paige) and Eldad Haagar (from Hope for the Paws).  It was such a great experience!!  We really wanted to go back!

 

Last year, Jasmine also won an award for the "Best Video" for her Santa Paws- Santa's Little Helper video!

 

She was nominated again this year for a different therapy dog video (Jasmine visits the Elementary School) , so it will be fun to see what happens!  They have a big formal banquet dinner/ award cerimony on Saturday night.  For me, it's just fun to be a part of the whole experience.  And since I'm no longer the newbie, I kind of know what to to do this year!  LOL.  (Last year when Jaz won, we had to go up on stage and give an acceptance speech.)   I was TOTALLY unprepared for that, because I didn't think there was any chance of us winning!  This year, even if we don't win, at least I know it's a possiblity, so I won't be so blindsided!  LOL

 

I'm excited to just go and enjoy ourselves! (No stress!) (Well, other than traveling with a dog!)

I'm kind of nervous about that.  Jaz has flown with me a lot- for different TV shows and conventions.  But this will be the first time we have a lay-over.  :(   We couldn't take a direct flight because Jasmine only fits under the seats of Delta airlines.  And they don't fly directly to Washington DC.  So, I had the choice to go without Jaz.  (But come on... what's the point?)  ;)   Or travel with Jaz- trying our luck on a connecting flight.   (Let's just keep our fingers crossed there are no delays.)

Traveling with a dog is always an adventure!  But... once we get there, it's going to be GREAT!  :)

 

Look out BLOGPAWS... ready or not... here we come!!  ;)

 

Jasmine is on People Magazine's website- Cutest Pet

Jasmine is being featured on People Magazine's website! 
http://www.peoplepets.com/people/pets/gallery/0,,20695027,00.html#21314730

As one of "The Cutest Pets on Twitter This Week".    :)

This is Jaz- she's such a good sport.  ;)

Dog Modeling- Jasmine is a Petsmart model

On Thursday, I got a really fun surprise.  Our friend Jesse wrote on Jasmine's Facebook page and said:  "I saw you today at Petsmart!!"   I was a little confused at first.  I read this message on my phone while I was at work.  As far as I knew, Jaz was home on the couch sleeping!  (unless she's been sneaking off for another "Dog Goes Shopping" escapade without my knowledge!!)   ;)

Then I saw this picture that Jesse sent:

Oh!!  Gotcha!!  This was so exciting!  Jasmine has an animal talent agent, and they got us this gig last November.  But they didn't know when the product was going to come out!  All I knew was "Spring 2013".   Here's our a link to that blogpost if you want to read about how the photoshoot went:  http://myfavoritepup.blogspot.com/2012/11/jasmines-latest-photoshoot-car-seat.html

Jesse and Jasmine have been friends for many years.  We met Heather and Jesse back in 2009, when Jesse and Jasmine both got to be in a Mighty Dog commercial together!  They both won a contest, and got to be in a commercial, photoshoot, and web movie.  We had so much fun shooting that, it was then I decided to audition Jasmine for an animal talent agent.  And that's how this whole adventure started.  

I just took a walk down memory lane and watched the Mighty Dog movie again.  Good times.

http://myfavoritepup.blogspot.com/2010/04/mighty-dog-movie-premiere-party.html

So right after work, I went with Jasmine to Petsmart to see the car seat covers.  It is SO HARD to not want to buy every box that has my dog's picture on it!!  LOL

 I did end up buying one.  (Even though they don't fit my car.)   How could I not??  :)   I scanned the box, so you could see the picture better.

Jasmine has actually done work for Petsmart before- and the manager was nice enough to let us borrow this from the grooming salon, so I could scan it:

Jasmine LOVES modeling. It's the easiest way to earn treats ever.  ;)

KONG treat #GIVEAWAY!

Who likes treats?   As you know, Jasmine is a treat addict!  I use treats to train all her tricks.  So we go through a decent amount.

Kong Premium Treats contacted me, and asked if we wanted to do a product review for them.  So I decided to check them out.  They have all natural beef and chicken jerky treats.   As well as beef & cheese and bacon flavored Kong treats.  Now, I'm picky about what treats I give to Jasmine.  But these are all made here in the USA.  So, I'm good with that.

The box came on Friday, and Jaz immediately had to investigate.  She's definitely a fan.  I put treats in her Kong before I leave for work to keep her occupied.

Since she liked them, we agreed to do a give-away so Jasmine's friends could enjoy them too!

It's pretty easy- there will be 3 winners.  The contest runs from Mon. Apr. 15- Fri. Apr. 19th.  The winner will be randomly selected, and treats will be mailed out by the sponsor.


Here's where you can enter:  

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P.S.  We didn't receive any financial compensation for this post, they sent us 2 bags of treats to try.  And wanted to know if we wanted to do a give-away for Jasmine's friends.  So I said yes.   :)

Jaz's next TV appearance??

Exciting possibilities!

Jasmine's YouTube videos get her a lot of exposure!  I just got this email through YouTube (and also on her Facebook page!)

Hello:

I am a producer for the famous Latin Show Sábado Gigante.

... Information of the show: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sábado_Gigante

Information of the host: http://www.univision.com/talentos/don-francisco/biografia

I saw in your channel this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKFeA2_KZGE&list=SP1294D5DBC39951A9&index=2

and I am interest in knowing where are you located and be in contact with you to consider the possibility to bring you to our show this month.

Please give me a contact number and e-mail and let me know where are you located.


I just spoke with them over the phone, and it looks promising!  Jaz and I might be going to Miami later this month to perform pet tricks on the show!!  :D   (Even though I don't speak Spanish!)  The producers said it was okay to have 1 guest who spoke English.

They asked if I knew any Spanish speaking dog trainers.  I don't.  Do you any of you?  I might be able to get you on TV!  :D

Jaz is a finalist for a #BlogPaws Award!

I was just notified today that one of Jasmine's videos has been nominated for an award at BlogPaws this year!!    Her video of us visiting the elementary school is a finalist in the "Best Blog Video" category!

And because of this, we get free registration for the convention!!

Here's the video they selected:

How exciting!!

I know all about the "Nose-to-Nose" awards, because Jasmine actually won the "Best Video" category last year for her mini-movie Santa Paws- Santa's Little Helper!  (Which was a total shock to me!!)  They had a formal banquet dinner, and I had to go up on stage in front of everyone and give a speech.  (Which I wasn't prepared to do, bec because I didn't think there was any possible way we would win it!)  It was kind of intimidating!  But everyone was really nice and supportive.  And my whole BlogPaws experience ended up being totally wonderful from start to finish.

Jasmine- accepting her "Best Video" award at BlogPaws 2012.

This is the back of my head- as we went on stage to accept the award.

So I'll have to keep you posted!!     No matter who ends up winning in the the end, it's bound to be a fun time!!  :)

Doggy Voicemail

I am Jasmine's chauffeur, treat giver, and trainer.  I think it's time she got her own voicemail, so I at least don't have to be her secretary anymore!!  ;)