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Thursday, December 25, 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Free Pet Gift Box Giveaway!!
I think one of Jasmine's FAVORITE things to do is product reviews! From time to time, companies will send us their products to get my dogs' opinions!
THIS is the reason why every time the doorbell rings, Jaz thinks it's for her. She thinks every package left on our doorstep is for her! (and gets very excited about it.) Sometimes the humans get packages too, but this time it really was for her!
THIS is the reason why every time the doorbell rings, Jaz thinks it's for her. She thinks every package left on our doorstep is for her! (and gets very excited about it.) Sometimes the humans get packages too, but this time it really was for her!
She got a Pet Gift Box!
Chewy was super curious what was inside it too!!
Inside the box, there were all kinds of toys and a bag of treats!
They have pet gift boxes for dogs or cats. Here's a sample of what their box looks like:
Jaz is a "wild huntress" and really liked this star. (which squeaks too!)
Here's the video of my wild "huntress"!
Chewy immediately went for the squeaky toy. Any squeaky toy. All squeaky toys. The MUST BE de-squeaked!! (according to Chewy).
We liked our Pet Gift Box so much, I wanted to make sure another lucky pup or cat could have a chance to get one! So we're going to have a give-away! :)
You have one week! Contest give-away will run from Dec 17-24th, with the winner contacted on Dec. 26th! (See Terms and Conditions for more info.)
Good luck!! :)
If you can't wait, you can order one right now. Here's a secret: Jasmine's friends get a discount!
If you use the coupon code: Jasmine, you'll receive 25% off your first box!
(The coupon code expires Jan. 31, 2015)
One of the reasons I really like this company is that a portion of all proceeds is given to America's VetDogs.® (If you haven't heard of them, they are an organization that serves the needs of veterans with disabilities.) So that makes me like them. :)
Pet Gift Box is having their own contest to win a free Pet GiftBox! To enter, just share a holiday picture of your pet on Twitter or Instagram, and tag it #holidaytailz and you'll be eligible for their contest!
Lots of ways to win! :D
FYI: I'm picky about who I will do reviews for. It has to be something I would actually let my dog have, eat, or use. I don't receive any compensation to do reviews. Companies send us their product to do reviews, and I let Jaz and Chewy try it. This is our honest opinion of the stuff we got.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Chewdini- The Great Escape!
For those of you who haven't been following our adventures on Jasmine's Facebook page... Chewy has been at it again.
Yesterday, when I left for work, I put Chewy outside. I locked the doggy door, and put cinder blocks in front of it. This is what I came home to:
Yesterday, when I left for work, I put Chewy outside. I locked the doggy door, and put cinder blocks in front of it. This is what I came home to:
A logged doggy door and 2 cinder blocks are no match for Chewdini.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Favorite Animal Movies?
Who gets to pick the movies in your house? Jasmine has commandeered the TV remote control. She'll probably be watching a lot of Animal Planet while I'm gone at work!
I am compiling a list of really good animal movies to watch during the holidays.
I have my Top 10 list completed I think. But I'm wondering if I've missed any.
What are your favorite animal movies to watch? (Live action or animated?)
I probably watch dog movies different than other people. I'm usually watching to get new trick ideas. Or wondering how they filmed that. (Because as you know I like to make YouTube dog movies with Jasmine!) I'm always on the look-out for new ideas! :)
I probably watch dog movies different than other people. I'm usually watching to get new trick ideas. Or wondering how they filmed that. (Because as you know I like to make YouTube dog movies with Jasmine!) I'm always on the look-out for new ideas! :)
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Do you have a talented dog?
2 years ago, I made a trick dog video montage of "Dogs Playing Basketball". I had my trick dog friends from all over the world send me videos of their dogs playing basketball! (I love it because it shows dogs of all different breeds and sizes!)
Now, we're finally ready to do another one. We're making a new video about DANCING DOGS!! (We're looking for any freestyle dance move- or any trick that looks like dancing.)
I'd love to get as many dog breeds as possible.
If you want your dog to be in it- record your dog doing any dance move, and send a clip thru Dropbox to getconnected@mchsi.com or upload it to YouTube and email it Cindy at getconnected@mchsi.com. Thanks! :)
A couple of hints- try to film in open space with good lighting. Tripods or a friend with a steady hand helps out a lot! Also- this is going to be an all dog film! So no humans (unless it's just a leg or hand!) Let me know if you have any other questions! I'm looking forward to seeing your pups!! :)
Now, we're finally ready to do another one. We're making a new video about DANCING DOGS!! (We're looking for any freestyle dance move- or any trick that looks like dancing.)
I'd love to get as many dog breeds as possible.
If you want your dog to be in it- record your dog doing any dance move, and send a clip thru Dropbox to getconnected@mchsi.com or upload it to YouTube and email it Cindy at getconnected@mchsi.com. Thanks! :)
A couple of hints- try to film in open space with good lighting. Tripods or a friend with a steady hand helps out a lot! Also- this is going to be an all dog film! So no humans (unless it's just a leg or hand!) Let me know if you have any other questions! I'm looking forward to seeing your pups!! :)
Monday, October 27, 2014
How To Survive Halloween Night with a Dog
I got a cool opportunity recently!
I was asked to write a guest post on Petco's community page about Halloween!
You probably already know how much I enjoy Halloween, and dressing up in costumes. Jaz has a lot of opportunities to use her different costumes. I was going to write about all her different costumes, and the different places we use them.
But instead, the blog post was about Chewy. Crazy dog Chewy. And how to survive Halloween with a dog who goes crazy every time the doorbell rings. Here's my advise:
https://community.petco.com/t5/petco-scoop/How-to-survive-Halloween-with-a-dog/ba-p/51052
I was asked to write a guest post on Petco's community page about Halloween!
But instead, the blog post was about Chewy. Crazy dog Chewy. And how to survive Halloween with a dog who goes crazy every time the doorbell rings. Here's my advise:
https://community.petco.com/t5/petco-scoop/How-to-survive-Halloween-with-a-dog/ba-p/51052
Friday, October 24, 2014
A Dog Halloween Video, Why I Became a Dog Trainer
It's FINALLY done!!! Halloween has gone to the dogs!
Here's our newest Halloween dog trick video!
Why settle for Tricks *OR* Treats when you can have both!! :)
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Many people have asked me why I spend so much time/ energy training my dogs and making videos. I think I've finally figured out the answer.
1) Because Jasmine LOVES it. I'm not joking. She LOVES training. Because I use positive reinforcement, she gets really good treats whenever we practice. So if even walk by the treat counter, she will start doing her trick resume, trying to get something from me. As long as she enjoys doing it, I'll keep training and doing little tricks shows with her.
2) I started making cute trick videos as a way of sharing Jasmine's talents to more people. Because based on our experiences as a therapy dog team, I know how her simple little tricks can bring smiles and happiness to someone who is having a rough day. And based on the friends I've made internationally through Jasmine, I know that dogs can be the bridge between cultures and people of all backgrounds. They can bring a laugh or smile to anyone's face.
3) But it has even evolved from this. Dog training has become a passion for me. Visiting dogs in the shelters, it dawned on me that the vast majority of these dogs have never been given the proper tools to succeed. They were never trained. I have friends who volunteer at shelters and rescue groups to work with the training the dogs. Dogs are more likely to be adopted if they can even sit on command.
So then even if someone's circumstances change, and they need to re-home their dog, they're more likely to find a new owner for a well-trained, well-socialized dog. So my conclusion is that if more people invested the time to train their dogs in the beginning, less dogs would end up being dumped at the shelters or just abandoned. I personally consider dogs to be members of the family. We try to teach our children to play nice and have good manners. So why wouldn't we teach our pets this?
THIS is my new reason why I make and share Jasmine's trick videos. I hope to inspire others to work with their dogs. They don't have to do tricks. But just teaching basic obedience gives the dog a better chance in life. So, this is my little way of making the world a more positive place. :)
Here's our newest Halloween dog trick video!
Why settle for Tricks *OR* Treats when you can have both!! :)
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Many people have asked me why I spend so much time/ energy training my dogs and making videos. I think I've finally figured out the answer.
1) Because Jasmine LOVES it. I'm not joking. She LOVES training. Because I use positive reinforcement, she gets really good treats whenever we practice. So if even walk by the treat counter, she will start doing her trick resume, trying to get something from me. As long as she enjoys doing it, I'll keep training and doing little tricks shows with her.
2) I started making cute trick videos as a way of sharing Jasmine's talents to more people. Because based on our experiences as a therapy dog team, I know how her simple little tricks can bring smiles and happiness to someone who is having a rough day. And based on the friends I've made internationally through Jasmine, I know that dogs can be the bridge between cultures and people of all backgrounds. They can bring a laugh or smile to anyone's face.
3) But it has even evolved from this. Dog training has become a passion for me. Visiting dogs in the shelters, it dawned on me that the vast majority of these dogs have never been given the proper tools to succeed. They were never trained. I have friends who volunteer at shelters and rescue groups to work with the training the dogs. Dogs are more likely to be adopted if they can even sit on command.
So then even if someone's circumstances change, and they need to re-home their dog, they're more likely to find a new owner for a well-trained, well-socialized dog. So my conclusion is that if more people invested the time to train their dogs in the beginning, less dogs would end up being dumped at the shelters or just abandoned. I personally consider dogs to be members of the family. We try to teach our children to play nice and have good manners. So why wouldn't we teach our pets this?
THIS is my new reason why I make and share Jasmine's trick videos. I hope to inspire others to work with their dogs. They don't have to do tricks. But just teaching basic obedience gives the dog a better chance in life. So, this is my little way of making the world a more positive place. :)
P.S. When I first got Jasmine, I had never trained a dog in my life. I just read books, and took classes. I am not a professional dog trainer. We just learned together. And that's what helped create our strong bond. And just look at what Jaz can do now! It's living proof that if I can do it, anyone can do it!! :)
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