#BarkFriday Twitter Party Sure to Unleash Holiday Savings

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

We had such fun at the SafeHowloween party that this was inevitable. Besides, the holidays are a time for celebrating. Our theme this time is saving money. Who doesn't love to celebrate savings?!!!


Join  the Twitter Barkers, @AllThingsDog, @Dogtipper and our guest host @LiveGiveSave for a whole lot of savings ideas, tips and tricks. Oh, and of course there will be a ton of prizes! The prizes will be even broader this time, with more variety, and simply put, MORE!


Prize sponsors include @DogPackSnacks, @DoggyLoot, @FlashGordonTags, @FIDOFriendly, @FreakyDogPeople, @Toki_Poki, and more. There will be multiple opportunities to win with surprise drawings from RSVPs, pretweet drawing, a Rafflecopter drawing, and bunches of prizes to be given out during the party. Here's what you need to do to join the fun:


Who: All Twitter users, new ones included
What: #BarkFriday Twitter Party for savings tips and great pet prizes
Where: On Twitter, of course! And don't forget your hastag in each tweet: #BarkFriday
When: Friday, November 25 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM EDT (aka Black Friday)
Why: Money-saving tips and great prizes
How: 

• First, be sure to watch for additional posts on our sponsors, your guest expert, and helpful tips on playing along in the Twitter Party. 
• Join in the conversation by using the hashtag #BarkFriday in each tweet. 
• To be able to win prizes, you must RSVP below in the linky list below. There is a link to some helpful tips if this is new to you.
• Follow your hosts and sponsors to be sure you can win and receive DM notifications of winning.
• To have an extra chance for prizes, you can participate in the Rafflecopter Extra Credit entries below the linky list.

Finally, make sure you sign up properly so that your Twitter handle won't get left off of the guest list. You'll find some easy, step-by-step instructions at this post: RSVP to Join the Fun.


If you still have questions, feel free to check in with us at TwitterBarkers@gmail.com. We'll be manning the inbox to make sure everyone gets the help they need. Happy tails!

Twitter Party Rules: 

1. Follow your hosts and sponsors @allthingsdog, @dogtipper, @livegivesave, @Toki_Poki, @FreakyDogPeople, @DogPackSnacks, @DoggyLoot, @FIDOFriendly, and @FlashGordonDesigns.
2. Party open to anyone with a Twitter handle. Prizes are limited to the U.S. and Canada, with the exception of Quebec. Sorry Quebec residents; your laws do not allow us to give prizes to you :(  Giveaways are void anywhere they are prohibited by law.
3. Canadian winners will receive a substitute prize for the Terrapaws treats due to border restrictions on shipping of pet food.
4. RSVP below and be sure to check in upon arrival at 11:00 AM EDT on November 25
5. Must be in attendance to win a prize. Winners will be DM'd to request address info.Canadian winners will also need to provide phone number.
6. Detailed rules for winning prizes on All Things Dog Blog may be found at my Giveaways and Contests Rules page.

If the Rafflecopter entry form does not appear here, simply click the post title and it will magically appear just beneath this line:

More Dog Days of Halloween: #SafeHowlOween Sign-In

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Kaylie

Tonight's question seems to be one on many a #SafeHowloween party goer's mind: How do I sign into a Twitter Party? We're so good at over-thinking things, aren't we?


A Twitter Party is not much different from a cocktail party. You say hello to your host when you arrive. You mingle. You maybe win a door prize. You say thank you when you leave.


The biggest difference is that you can wear your pajamas or your piggie suit to our Twitter Party, just like Kaylie here.


At 8:30 sharp the #SafeHowlOween Twitter Party will begin with introductions from @AllThingsDog, @Dogtipper and @Fidose of Reality. Plan to be online before 8:30. As you arrive on Twitter, you should check in with us. HINT: We need to know you are here in order for you to win prizes. This only requires a simple tweet with our hashtag included:

"Hi @Dogtipper. I'm here and ready to man my refresh button. What should I do now at #SafeHowloween?"

The answer? Join in some conversations or read and follow along. Here are two tips to help you keep up and have fun:

• Hit the refresh button very frequently.
• Always use the #SafeHowloween hashtag in ALL tweets, so everyone at the party will be able to follow the conversation.

That's it! Really. 

You'll notice that there will be multiple pockets of conversation going on just like any other cocktail party. You can join in any that you wish, or just watch the discussions. 

Dr. Mark (aka @BalancedCanine) will also be answering safety questions that were sent in before the party. Fidose of Reality will be moderating these questions. You can listen to these and ask follow up questions when you would like to know more. Be sure to bring your manners along and thank Dr. Mark for taking his time to help us all out tonight, and for offering a great bargain on things from his vet pharmacy.

Our friend Anthony from @TerraPaws will be on hand to answer questions about his product and simply enjoy the party he has provided treats for. Be sure to say hello and thank him for his donations. Watch for the details on his discount code for participants also.

When a question is asked by @Dogtipper or @AllThingsDog, feel free to offer an answer. There may be a prize for the winner, so why not? Just jump right in and participate. You won't have to worry about embarrassing moments at other cocktail parties, like getting tipsy from the punch or a costume malfunction. 

Two final tips and I'll sign off.  My previous post gives a little more detail on the how-tos of a Twitter Party. If you need more detail, please stop in and read "SafeHowlOween Party Tool Kit." 

Although we've mentioned it before, you should double check that you are following all of your hosts. In order to win a prize, you'll need to DM us with your address. If you are not following us, this won't work. So play it safe and show up ready to win. Good luck!

Dog Days of Halloween: #SafeHowlOween Party Tool Kit

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Super Nemo is Here to Help

This #SafeHowlOween Twitter Party seems to be baffling everyone. But never fear, help is here. You simply need the 411 on all the necessary tools of a Twitter Party attendee:

1. Make sure you RSVP'd properly by testing your @MYTwitterHandle on the RSVP guest list here. If you're having trouble, read RSVP to Join the Fun. Finally, if you still can't seem to get it working, send us an email at TwitterBarkers@gmail.com.
2. Make sure you've boned up on the Twitter language. Here's some tips at Twitter 101: Tweeting for Rookie Rovers and Help with DMs and RTs.
3. Be ready to man your REFRESH button. This will be your best friend in keeping up with the conversations.
4. Check in with your hosts when you arrive: @AllThingsDog, @Dogtipper and @FidoseofReality will want to know you have arrived. That will put you on the list for door prizes!
5. Keep the guest list open in another tab during the party so you can find handles you'd like to tweet to.
6. Always use the #SafeHowloween HASHTAG during the party. You probably already noticed that it fits neatly into your conversations.
7. If you have conversations going on outside the party, please do not use the #SafeHowloween hashtag in those. It will just confuse  us all!
8. Be on time so you don't miss any of the deets (that's details in Twitterese).
9. Mingle: Just like at any party, you need to work it. Get around and say hello to as many new people as you can.
10. Watch for prize announcements throughout the party. It could be you and you'll need to reply with your address by DM to the host that announced your prize.
11. If you win a prize, check your DMs for a request for your address. Reply promptly so you'll be sure to get your prize timely.
12. Watch the safety information that @BalancedCanine and @FidoseofReality will be discussing for helpful tips. Feel free to ask followup questions by addressing either of these hosts.
13. Answer (A's) questions (Q's) with @Dogtipper and @AllThingsDog to win prizes.
14. Use the discount codes offered by our sponsors after the party: Terra Paws: -30% with code "OCT30" and Dr. Mark Nunez's Vet Pharmacy: -15% with code "fans". If you have questions about the codes, address @TerrPaws or @BalancedCanine with your questions.
15. Don't miss the grand finale. At the end, the Halloween Fido Photo contest winners will be announced and a Grande Prize will be given to one party participant. While photo contest winners need not be present to win, #SafeHowlOween party winners MUST be present to win. Be sure to answer your DM with your address promptly.
16. If you're struggling with a DM, you can send an email with your address to EventBarkers@gmail.com.
17. Take a deep breath and enjoy the party!