Stumpy Wanders: ABC's "My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog" contest

Monday, October 17, 2011

ABC's "My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog" contest

Yesterday kicked off ABC's dog versus dog competition with Maggie, the golden doodle, (I dunno, she looks black to me) pitted against Ruger, the Australian cattle pup. Only one can dog advance from the first round.

It's too late to vote for a winner in yesterday's contest. But all this week dog's will be competing. You can vote for the winner in each round on ABC's FaceBook page I know, I know...another facebook deal... it just ain't right

11 comments:

Michael Ultra said...: Go Ruger,,go Ruger!!!!; October 17, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Ruger is hilarious! Go Ruger!!!

Waggin at ya,
Roo

PeeS: Got your note. Keeping paws crossed for a spring fling in the RV for y'all! :D; October 18, 2011 at 1:48 AM
Dexter said...: No contest! Ruger is top dog for sure. As if, right? That doodle doggie just sat there. Plus I would love to have Ruger's mom on TV to talk about doggie training.

Slobbers,
Mango; October 18, 2011 at 3:04 AM
♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...: All paws up for Ruger. Cute contest, but the Momster won't do FB:(

Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning; October 18, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Unknown said...: OMG Ruger is awesome; October 19, 2011 at 7:12 AM
Anonymous said...: I saw that Ruger was advancing on Good Morning America this morning! I didn't realize Ruger was a cattle dog though...hooooooray!! Even more reason to vote for Ruger!

Elyse and Riley; October 19, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Anonymous said...: Wowee! Those two dogs were AH-mazing! But I'm pretty sure Ruger's gonna win that one. Any dog who can push a kitteh around has my vote.

On a side note, I can't tell you how many times I've asked my mom if she'll let me drive and she always says no. Maggie is SOOOOO lucky!

Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie; October 20, 2011 at 7:37 AM
fromsophiesview said...: Since I'm a "DOODLE" I haves to go with my galpal...just the way of us DOODLES!; October 20, 2011 at 7:40 AM
bbes tribe said...: Ruger is awesome!! Goooo Ruger!
Both are good but Ruger is more versatile....
Ernie,Sasha,Chica,Lucas; October 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Wyatt said...: Oh dear dog, now my peeps want me to learn to mow our lawn :(
Thanks a lot Stumpy!

Wyatt; October 20, 2011 at 7:43 PM
bbes tribe said...: It's us again. Thanks for dropping by to visit and we agree glucosamine does help both Ernie and Sasha. Glad it helps Stumpy too!!!
Mom Barb; October 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM

Pledge for New Dog Adopters aka Secrets of Responsible and Successful Dog Owners

by Sue Sternberg

•I pledge to make a reasonable commitment of time and effort, and to affect scheduling and lifestyle changes in order to make this relationship work

•I pledge to make sure my dog is not exposed to the elements of weather without proper shelter, shade cover, dry ground, access to fresh water and at least 1 hour of loving companionship and play a day (I understand this is a minimum and will strive to keep the dog with me as much as possible and treat him/her as an important member of my family)

•I pledge to provide appropriate and timely veterinary care for the life of my dog

•I pledge provide my dog with the proper nutrition for optimum health, and to keep my dog the proper weight, neither obese nor emaciated

•I pledge to keep this dog indoors at night, and to include him/her in the activities of the household while we are home, as much as possible

•I pledge to keep my dog groomed and free of external parasites and matting (particularly behind my dog's ears, under his elbows, his tail and thighs)

•I pledge to spay or neuter my dog, if he/she is not already

•I pledge to give my do ample aerobic exercise daily, and make sure that at least three times a week he gets to run and play and get tired out

•I pledge to provide my dog with mental stimulation in the form of either play, interactive toys, training, or off territory leash walks, DAILY

•I pledge to provide my dog with enough training and/or behavioral management so as to enable him to be a welcome part of my community, or managed safely

•I pledge to provide my dog ample outlets for his instincts (such as off territory leash walks/running, opportunities to sniff and explore the natural world, agility training, trick training, fun and rewarding obedience training, play with other dogs, etc.), so that he does not feel constantly frustrated, or develop behavioral problems because he is neglected or under stimulated

•I pledge to provide a home in which my dog clearly knows there are certain rules to which I will insist on and he can count on

•I pledge to provide my dog with enough toys to satisfy his urge to chew

•I pledge to get professional help if my dog has or develops behavior or temperament problems, and, if safe, to manage my dog carefully so as not ot endanger the people and other pets in my community

•I pledge to do everything I can to keep my dog from becoming a nuisance in my community

•I will not allow him to run free/out of my control, chase cars, bicycles, children, etc.

•I will seek professional help to get my dog to be quiet, or keep him quiet both when I am home and away, so as not to disturb my neighbors

•I pledge to "scoop poop" from my dog when off my property, so that my dog and other dogs will always be welcome in public

•I pledge that if I have to move residences for any reason, I am aware that finding housing that accepts pets can take longer than average, but that I will commit to moving with my dog, as I would move with a member of my family

•I pledge that if, for any reason, I can no longer keep this dog, I will not abandon this dog, and

•I will return the dog to the shelter (if required) or leave ample time to find a new, appropriate home, tell the new owners truthfully all the dog's behaviors, good and bad, and follow up occasionally to make sure the dog is safe and content

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Monday, October 17, 2011

ABC's "My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog" contest

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