Video: Doritos Dog Park Crash the Super Bowl Commercial

I saw a funny video that I want to share with you. It was a finalist for Doritos’ Crash the Super Bowl contest, with the lucky winner being shown during the Super Bowl on February 5, 2012. People have been able to vote  at CrashTheSuperBowl.com and Facebook.com/DoritosUSA. In addition, the producers of this commercial have a website at DoritosDogPark.com and a corresponding Twitter account.

On Super Bowl Sunday, we will see if the Doritos Dog Park commercial made it to the SuperBowl! The video is below for your enjoyment.

Dogs Love Playing in the Snow

Dogs love to play in the snow. They jump in it, and sometimes they even like to sit down in it as if it were a giant pillow. Something about snow seems to excite dogs, in the same way that snow can excite human beings if they haven’t seen it in awhile. It can snow when the temperature is in the thirties, and that’s the best time to take a snow loving dog out for some much needed exercise. The air won’t be too cold, and the snow makes a dog’s average playtime extra exciting.

Any place is a good place to play with a dog on a snow day, so long as it’s outdoors. Running back and forth or playing a game of catch in the snow is fun. Dogs like to eat snow, probably for refreshment purposes. After all, snow is cold water, and dogs love to drink water. If you have more than one dog, or if you are hanging out with someone who also has a dog, the two pets will no doubt want to play in the snow together. They will chase each other around, bark, and have an awesome time.

To enhance a game of catch, try using a snowball instead of a tennis ball. This will combine two of the dog’s favorite activities – playing catch and eating snow. Just make sure that the snowball is soft and free of any ice, and try to avoid hitting the dog with the snowball – it doesn’t like snow that much! If a family is feeling extra ambitious, dogs might enjoy pulling a sled in the snow. This can be a fun activity for the kids as long as the dog is also having fun and not wearing itself out trying to pull the sled.

Dog Walkers: Visit a Local Dog Park

Dog walking allows you to enjoy walking outside and indulge in a love of dogs, even when you may not be able to keep a dog of your own. Walking dogs offers income and fresh air. But walking dogs up and down busy streets can be hazardous and quickly become monotonous to both the dog walker and the energetic dogs, all straining at their leashes to run and play. It takes a firm hand to keep control of several dogs at once. Taking the dogs to a dog park offers the dog walker a number of benefits.

A dog park is a park created for dogs and their owners. These parks are surrounded by high fences to keep the canine visitors safely inside. There is a dog waste disposal system and, usually, benches for the human visitors. For the dog walker, whose arm grows weary of hanging on to several leashes simultaneously, the dog park offers relief. The dog parks allow dogs to run unimpeded by leashes. The dogs get a chance to run and play without a leash holding them back.

The dog park gives the dog walker time to watch the animal charges without having to run after them. The dog walker gets a break while the dogs run back and forth and around the park created just for them. The dog walker can join the dogs in play since the leashes are off and can take time to give each dog individual attention.

Unlike a hot, congested city street, a dog park allows the dogs to run on soft, cool grass. The dog walker doesn’t have to worry about burned foot pads. The dog park includes shade and water so the dogs can keep cool and stay hydrated. There are also usually shade for the human caretakers.

Dogs that are unable to interact with other dogs can show anti-social tendencies. Trips to the dog park provide the four-legged creatures a chance to interact with other dogs. They learn to get along and play with other dogs. Of course, the dog walker needs to make sure any new interactions are accomplished safely. Dogs that learn to socialize with other dogs are healthier psychologically.

Dog parks give dogs the opportunity for safe exercise without the dog walker required to run alongside. Dog parks are a positive addition to the dog walker’s routine for the health and well being of the four-legged charges.

Organize a Dog Meet Up at a Dog Park

Much like people, pets need exercise and recreation time to lead a healthy and balanced life. Many pet owners take their pets on walks around the neighborhood so they can get their energy out. In many communities, dog parks are gaining a reputation as being a great resource for both masters and their beloved k-9s.

Dogs are social creatures by nature. As animals, they need to explore new territory. Dog parks are excellent places for dogs to “mingle” with similar breeds and play.

Dog owners like dog parks because of the freedom it allows their pets. Fenced areas allow dogs to roam around without the restriction of a leash and play with other dogs with very little redirection from their owners. There, pet owners and their pets can bond in a place that is specially catered to their needs without having to worry about tedious dog walking laws and regulations.

While dog parks encourage pets and their owners to enjoy their time, there are certain rules which must be followed to ensure everyone’s safety. It is the dog owner’s responsibility to pick up after themselves and their dogs, including all dog waste. Secondly, dogs are expected to have received all of their shots. This allows for a safe interaction with other dogs and so other owners don’t have to worry about their dogs getting infected. These rules are not designed to punish dog owners but rather are necessary to keep the park in good condition so the community can continue to use its services.

While dog parks provide a great outlet for dogs, dog owners also benefit from their services. Meetup.com is a website that dog owners have found as a way to “meet up” with others to talk about their pets, lives, or just for socialization in general. Dog owners, like their dogs, benefit from mingling with others of the same kind. At dog parks, dog owners can relax, take their shoes off, and have a good time while allowing their pet to sew their wild oats.

In summary, dog parks are an excellent meeting place for pets as well as their masters. Not only can house broken dogs get out all of that pent up fury, their masters can enjoy a little more freedom and interact with other owners. Check your city for available dog parks and visit meetup.com for awesome opportunities to meet other dog owners.

New York City Dog Walking Within The Hour

This is a guest post from entrepreneur Penina First.

I am proud to announce a new service launching in New York: Dog Walking within the hour called Swifto.

Swifto Dog Walking’s goal is simple: to get your dog dog walked as soon as possible, so that you can get a dog walker virtually as soon as you ask for one.  That means being able to get a dog walked within an hour or at a specific time you choose.

We’ve included some very important features to make sure that all the dog people out in New York feel totally awesome about allowing their best friends to be walked around the city.

First of all, we’ve signed up scores of people whose only job on Swifto is dog walking.  All of these people are insured and have at least a few years of experience walking dogs.  Some even run businesses for dog walking.  The idea is to make sure that every single dog walker you request on our site will be chosen from the best in the city.  For that reason, we’ve personally interviewed every dog walker that works with us.

We’ve also created a need request form specially designed just for dog walking requests.  Swifo has implemented a a fix-price system.  All half hour walks will cost 20 dollars, and all hour long walks will be 30 dollars.  Awesome.

Also, instead of paying the person personally, like with Craigslist, we’ve implemented a system where you’ll pay for the person doing the job right on our website, and will only pay them after the job is done.  Our goal is to make your experience as seamless as possible.  Just make the request, and all the rest is taken care of, included the payment.  Awesome again.

As Swifto Dog Walking expands, we’ll add more and more features.  And we’d love to hear from you about what you think about the site, so we can continue to serve you as best as possible.  So contact us and tell us what you think!