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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Guess Who'll Visit Tanner and Oliver

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

I've been hinting around on Twitter that Tanner and Oliver have a very special guest coming soon. Our visit is a purposeful one, intended to share some new skills with our important guest, while also assisting with some advice on a family-building effort. Tanner and Oliver each have a part in the plans and we'll be sharing these with you very soon.

With the help of Home Goods, we're preparing a cozy spot with a view of the pool, just for our famous fido. Today, we'll get the ball rolling. There are hints in this infographic and this post as to the identity of our visitor. Can you figure it out? Leave your guesses in our comments section. Check out my Tweets with the @HomeGoods handle to get some excellent hints.

Dog names graphic produced by Matt Beswick for Pet365. Click here to view the original post.I love the question at the end of this graphic: "What would your name be if your dog had chosen it?" Let the commenting begin!

Friday, April 1, 2011

"Hello Fido! And What Was Your Owner's Name Again?"

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

We've all been there--we remember the dog's name before the owner's. What do you suppose it is that causes that brain dysfunction? I have a theory.

For years I've noticed that I can remember a person's name after meeting them twice--well, maybe 3 times. I've come to believe that it's all about having the time to assign some personality characteristics to the person, so that I can associate all this with the name.

Think about it. It's much easier to associate a Bloodhound with the name Hunter because of the obvious correlation, or even a Chihuahua with the name Bruiser, just because it's funny. The variations in dogs' appearances are far greater than ours as humans. Sure, we have boys and girls, older and younger folks, brown hair and blonde, short and tall, small and large. But somehow those same variations are more obvious with dogs than with humans. I can't explain it, except that it seems to be a commonality with everyone I toss this theory out to. Everyone seems to feel it's on target.

What about you? How do you remember an owner's name as well as their dog's name? Let's get some conversation going here. I need help--big time! My neighbors may be feeling a bit slighted when I remember Lola and don't remember...."What was her name?" Ideas?

Thursday, November 5, 2009

What Does Your License Plate Say? Dog Vanity Plates are Making a Real Statement

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Put on Your Thinking Cap

It's game time folks. A loyal reader has suggested a fun topic, and I am off to rush hour traffic to see if I can find some good ideas. Here's the game:

Best Vanity License Plate

(Dog Themes Only, please)

Put your thinking caps on and let's have some fun. We've all seen some cute vanity license plates on cars in front of us. I get a chuckle quite often from some I see, and enjoy figuring out what some of them mean.

Have you got a good idea for a doggie vanity plate? Send it in by December 5th and you could be a prize winner. The rules are simple: (1) 8 letters or numbers maximum, (2) Keep it clean; (this is a family game), and (3) Submissions must arrive by 5:00 p.m. December 5, 2009 to LetsAdoptaDogPark@gmail.com. In the subject line, please note Vanity Plate Submission.The judges' decisions are final; I will determine who the judges will be.

Your adorable Fifi or hunky Fido will win a photo op on my blog, along with a prize for 1st and 2nd place. I'll also share your clever license plate creation, so be sure to register it, if you plan to use it! I don't want anybody else beating you to the punch.

First place prize: Water bottle to go (bottle and bowl attached), plus your pup's photo on the blog.

Second Place prize: Nylabone (suitably sized for your pup), plus your dog's photo on the blog.

Third Place prize: Your pup's photo on the blog.

Prizes will be awarded before year's end. What's your vanity plate idea? I did a little brain storming and came up with a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing. I know you can beat these:

LAB LVR, GR8T LABS, DOG 411, I LUV DOGS, 3 DOG PAK, DOGS R LUV, BZ DOG MOM, 3BZDOGS, LAB CAB, KENNEL, SIT STAY, TOP DOGS, DOG PK FUN, KENEL 2 GO, FIDO FUN, FIFI FUN, DOGS 4EVR, FETCH ME, LUV A MUTT. That last one is my personal favorite. "Kennel" is what my husband calls my car (he's just jealous!).

Now it's your turn. I can hardly wait!

Let the games begin!