Front Page of Dogster! :)

FRONT PAGE NEWS:

http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/dogs-in-show-business-tv-hollywood-interviews

Yesterday, Jasmine was on the front page of Dogster!!   

She was included in an article about Dogs in Show Business!

(Although I wouldn't say we've "pawed our way to the top"!)  More like- we got a lucky break in 2008 when Jasmine, Jesse, and Mater won an online contest and got to be in a Mighty Dog Commercial, Photoshoot, and web-movie.  From there we got an agent.  From there we've just been networking and meeting really cool people who like Jasmine's trick videos- and more opportunities keep happening.... sometimes when I least expect it.

It's been an interesting journey!  I had no idea when I got this sweet little pup where this would all lead!  But now Jasmine's been on TV 24 different times doing her tricks.  And as long as she keeps enjoying it, we'll keep doing it.  Jasmine actually gets stir-crazy if she's cooped up in the house too long.  So no matter whether it's a professional gig or just volunteering at the children's hospital, Jaz just wants to keep doing her thing.  (and keep earning GOOD treats!)  (I did mention she was HIGHLY treat motivated, right?)  ;)

Here's the excellent article written by Carol Bryant from Fidose of Reality:

http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/dogs-in-show-business-tv-hollywood-interviews

America's Got Talent- Olate Dogs won!!!

For those of you who watch America's Got Talent or Britain's Got Talent, you know dogs have been winning across the board!

This week, America's Got Talent had their finale- and Olate Dogs won the whole thing!!!

Check this out- this was their audition:



(My favorite was the doggy conga line!)

For those of you across the pond watching Britian's Got Talent, you know Ashley and Pudsey won the whole thing!!  This is called freestyle (dog dancing).  I absolutely love watching these routines!
This one was my favorite of the 3 that she did:



Many people have asked me if I'm going to take Jasmine on America's Got Talent.  And I've even emailed back and forth with some people that work on AGT trying to figure out skit ideas.

Here's the thing I decided...  although Jasmine is pretty talented, I think she does better with commercials and photo shoots.  Why?  Because then *I'm* out of the equation!  LOL

Can Jasmine do the same tricks as Pudsey?   Most of them.  (And the other ones I am teaching her!)  ;)    But can I dance like Ashley?  No way!  I'm not nearly that coordinated!   

On on top of that,   I can't focus on giving Jasmine her trick commands and focus on me at the same time.  It just doesn't work!  So I'm quite happy being behind the scenes, and letting Jasmine get the limelight.  I actually freeze up and don't know what to say when the camera is in my face.  (Jaz has been on TV 24 times now on various shows- and luckily the camera is usually focused on her.  The few times I have had to speak on TV, the producers have edited my part together well so I sound slightly coherent!)  Live TV and I don't get along very well!!  ;)

So- that's my answer.  Are we ever going to go on AGT?  Probably not.  Are we going to continue to do commericals, photo shoots, and dog therapy?  You betcha.  That's what we have the most fun doing.  That way people are focused more on Jasmine, less on me.  ;)

Here's a cheezy video I made 3 years ago- when we first started learning tricks.  Jasmine's tricks have gotten a lot better since then... but it still gets the point across!!  ;)