Saturday, October 22, 2011

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All Things Dog Blog

Dog Days of Halloween: #SafeHowlOween Party Tool Kit

Posted: 21 Oct 2011 10:24 PM PDT

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 TwitterBarkers@gmail.com.
  17. Take a deep breath and enjoy the party!

My Senior Dog: Life Lessons Learned from a Furry Mentor

Posted: 21 Oct 2011 08:50 PM PDT

by Carrie Boyko, CEB
© Carrie Boyko
Xena's Wisdom Lives On


As the one year anniversary of our loss of Xena just passed, I found myself thinking of her more and more frequently. I called her "First Alert Xena" because she was a better weather predicter than any weather alert radio or weather forecaster. Some days I suddenly realize another lesson learned from her wisdom. Today I share a few of Xena's lessons with you. Feel free to comment with your own below. You can read my farewell to her at the link above.
  1. Afternoon naps aren't just luxurious; they are often necessary to rejuvenate the weary body, mind and spirit.
  2. Approach life as a playground; never stop exploring.
  3. Never meet a stranger; approach everyone you meet as someone who has something to offer. 
  4. Savor your chew toys, even when they happen to be human.
  5. Play with abandon.
  6. All things in moderation, even healthy food.
  7. Mentor new packmembers; tolerate annoying ones with respect. They are still part of the family and may eventually grow on you when given the chance.
  8. "Blankies have purpose". Even adults need a "Don't leave home without it" item.
  9. Leashes are not necessarily a bad thing. Just like cell phones, they help us keep track of loved ones.
  10. Dog Parks allow for leash-free fun. No cell phones should be allowed inside; focus on Fido!

This post is a part of the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop hosted by Life with Dogs, Two Little Cavaliers and Confessions of the Plume. Following are their rules of participation as taken from Life with Dogs' site on October 21, 2011:

  • Link up your pet blog name and URL using the Linky Tool below. You only need to add your link once to be seen on all the Saturday Pet Blogger Blog Hop Linky Tools for that week. Note that if your blog is not pet related your link will be removed. Also note that only one post per blog is acceptable, and links promoting giveaways that are unrelated to the pet blogger hop will be removed. This is a community building exercise and not a promotional vehicle – please treat it as such.
  • Grab the "Saturday Pet Blogger Blog Hop" button on the right hand side of this site and include it in your Saturday Blog hop post so that your readers will know what is going on. *Note – posting is optional. Feel free to just link and follow.
  • Follow your co-hosts listed in the first 3 slots of the Linky Tool.
  • Follow as many other blogs on the linky as you'd like.
  • Take a moment to comment on the blogs telling them you're from the blog hop.
  • Follow back when you get a new follower through the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop.
  • Make friends and grow. ♥
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