I want to let everyone know that ‘Ask Dog Lady’, the syndicated columnist, has asked Horst and Bo to be on her radio show this Wednesday the 7th. Bo is a big fan of the Dog Lady and thrilled to be on the show to talk about his book BAD TO THE BONE: Memoir Of A Rebel Doggie Blogger.
Dog Lady was kind enough to preview Bo’s book before it came out and gave him 5 paws up.
“Bo’s rebel adventures in naps and squirrels will stir the heart and stoke human understanding of how dogs must think. His ‘voice’ is utterly original, sharp, and kind.”- Monica Collis, “Ask Dog Lady”
I want to thank all the Dogsters that have already ordered a copy of BAD TO THE BONE, we really appreciate the support. If you liked joining Bo on his adventures please leave a comment in Customer Reviews, Create Your Own Review on Amazon. Bo could really use the feedback and will send treats to the Dogsters who leave a nice message.
We need to get the word out about BAD TO THE BONE and would be extremely grateful if you would tell all your doggie loving pals about the book and ask them to do the same. It took three years to get this published, breaking into the literary would when you’re a writer in a fur suit is not easy, we need to show the publishers out there that the dog lovers of America are ready and willing to buy a memoir written through a dog.
We just found out some very exciting news, Horst and Bo have been invited to be on Animal Tales radio with host Michael Cooper. The show is going to be on this Saturday, September 12th at 12noon on WTAN, TanTalk AM1340, AM1350 and AM1400.
Horst and Bo will be interviewed about Bo’s upcoming bookBAD TO THE BONE: Memoir Of A Rebel Doggie Blogger. For those who don’t know, it’s a funny memoir of our life over the last fourteen plus years told through Bo’s eyes.
Let’s get this clear right away: I’m a dog.
I’m 1′10″ and weigh 63 lbs, and although I’m a mutt on the outside, I’m a purebred on the inside. My good nature comes from the Golden Retriever side of the family, while my stubbornness is clearly from my Chowchow bloodlines. I’ve got Rastafarian ears, a black tongue for licking, and paws that should be on a dog twice my size.
I type 60 words a minute.
My name is Bo, and this is my story.
The segment will last about 20 minutes and listeners will be invited to call in with questions. Call in Talk Line: (727) 441-3000, Toll Free: (866) 826-1340, and Alltel Wireless customers: *1340.
Learn more about Animal Tales: Entertainment for Pet Lovers by visiting their website.
Carol Vinzant is an editor at People Pets, an online pet division of People magazine. She’s also a fan of our boy Bo’s website and contacted him to do an interview.
Of course Bo was honored to have been chosen and was more than happy to share his story. He was kind enough to share the spotlight and let me answer a few questions.
Just two years ago PEOPLE Pets member Bo Hoefinger was a largely unknown chow/golden retriever whose wit was only appreciated by his family. Now he’s an Internet star. He writes one of the silliest dog blogs around called Bo Knows, He Just Doesn’t Listen, he’s got a book deal and he helped get his dad, Horst Hoefinger, a gig blogging for Dogster.com.
Horst Hoefinger, who has a day job working for a big corporation, first started writing in the voice of his dog Bo because he wanted to give a special gift to his wife, Lisa. So he put together a book of stories about Bo and gave it to her for Christmas in 2006. Not only did she love it but she spotted his talent for bringing Bo’s personality to life, got him an agent and helped him start his hit blog. Now Bo’s book Bad to the Bone is due to hit shelves in October, read a preview chapter online.
Horst says he sticks to the light stuff for Bo Knows, but last year he started writing For the Love of Dog Blog over at Dogster.com, where he tackles the heavier stuff: dogs who need homes, puppy mills, abuse, lack of legal protections of animals and the 4 million animals euthanized each year. He hopes to shed some light on the problems – and the people working to overcome them.
“It amazes and humbles me to know there are so many wonderful people out there doing selfless things to help animals, and expect nothing in return,” Horst says. “I just try to support their efforts.”
As for his success, Hoefinger is modest: “It just goes to show anybody can do it. Even a dog.”
What wasn’t included in the interview was Bo’s response when asked if he knew he’s famous?
In the book there is a Q&A section where Bo is asked if he would change if he were to become famous. To which he replied, “I can’t see it affecting me. I would continue to be like any other dog; I’d put my fur suit on one paw at a time and go about my normal business. To all my friends, I’d continue to be Bobo from the block.”
Good Morning America correspondent Dr. Marty Becker and geneticist Dr. Neale Fretwell conducted satellite interviews on May 6th on the Wisdom Panel Test, the most comprehensive doggie DNA test available today.
With Wisdom Panel MX, mixed-breed dogs will receive the most reliable DNA breed test available.
Today is the final segment with Dr. Becker and Dr. Fretwell as they answer reader questions about dog DNA testing. Read the rest of this entry »
Good Morning America correspondent Dr. Marty Becker and geneticist Dr. Neale Fretwell conducted satellite interviews on May 6th on the Wisdom Panel Test, the most comprehensive doggie DNA test available today.
With Wisdom Panel MX, mixed-breed dogs will receive the most reliable DNA breed test available.
Today is the second of three segments with Dr. Becker and Dr. Fretwell as they answer reader questions about dog DNA testing. Read the rest of this entry »
Good Morning America correspondent Dr. Marty Becker and geneticist Dr. Neale Fretwell are conducting satellite interviews on May 6th on the Wisdom Panel Test, the most comprehensive doggie DNA test available today.
With Wisdom Panel MX, mixed-breed dogs will receive the most reliable DNA breed test available.
* Blood-based sampling, scientifically proven to provide the highest quality DNA analysis
* Detecting 157 different AKC breeds (incl. 4 Foundation Breeds) and counting
* Proprietary algorithm providing 90% accuracy
* Backed by a decade of peer-reviewed veterinarian science research on dog genetics
* Detailed report illustrating your dog’s heritage, revealing breed traits and characteristics
This is the first of three segments, hear what the doctors had to say in response to your questions…
If you can’t see the video in your RSS feed, then click here.
Don’t forget now’s your opportunity to get all your questions answered about dog DNA testing. I have to turn in the questions at the end of the week so don’t miss out by not getting your question submitted in time.
Good Morning America correspondent Dr. Marty Becker and geneticist Dr. Neale Fretwell are conducting satellite interviews on May 6th on the Wisdom Panel Test, the most comprehensive doggie DNA test available today.
I’ve been invited to ask the doctors some questions, but I thought rather than me asking my questions I would let Dogsters submit them. Post any questions you have on DNA testing and I will forward them on, the interview footage will be posted on Wednesday, May 6th.
Please leave your questions on theORIGINAL post so I can keep them all together.
We have an Exclusive Special Guest Post by Sheryl Matthys…
The economy, bailouts, foreclosures – all need to take a back seat right now as did you witness as I did the trouble at the White House?
Obama Bo is pulling all the weight literally dragging our Commander-n-Chief and First Family across the lawn.
I heard Bo had been at puppy boot-camp, so what happened?
Alright, so the Obama family is a pup themselves when it comes to dog leadership. So we need to help the First Family get a grip on Bo while the President has the lead on the nation.
So let’s put the kids in charge! That’s what Oscar Winner Marcia Gay Harden did with her daughter, Eulala, for their dogs even though they have a tête-à-tête on whether she’s resentful.
The girls first command for Bo is to teach him sit, down, and off.
What would you like Bo to learn? Let me know as we’ll continue the sessions for Bo!
Sheryl Matthys, The Dog Expert, helps you learn what your relationship with your dog can teach you about yourself, and how that knowledge makes your human relationships more successful – in life, with friends, family, associates, and in love! As creator of Leashes and Lovers online social community, a certified dog trainer with a psychology degree and master’s in Radio/TV, Sheryl’s doled out advice to thousands of dog lovers.
In December we had a contest to win a Wisdom Panel Test, it’s a DNA kit for your dog. The test was created by Mars Veterinary to give dog owners an opportunity to find out exactly “Who’s your daddy?” For anyone who’s thought about ordering a kit but has been reluctant because they have some questions now’s your chance to get answers.
Good Morning America correspondent Dr. Marty Becker and geneticist Dr. Neale Fretwell are conducting satellite interviews on May 6th on the Wisdom Panel Test, the most comprehensive doggie DNA test available today.
Every Dog Has A Tale: That’s why Mars Veterinary created Wisdom PanelTM MX Mixed-Breed Analysis, the gold standard in mixed-breed genetic identification for dogs.
Over 38 million people own a mixed-breed dog. One simple dog DNA test at your veterinarian’s office reveals the untold story of its ancestry.
On Dogster people post through their pup, that’s how most get to know each other. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know some of the people behind the dogs, and the stories they have shared are both inspirational and motivational.
I recently sent Manny , a cute German Shepherd/Collie mix, a message to let him know he had won a prize in a contest he entered. When I got a response back I met David Burnette, the man behind the dog. I don’t recall exactly how we started talking about rescues, but we did, and the more he shared with me about the rescue work he’s involved in the more I wanted to hear.
While I’ve always adopted rescues, I never really knew the behind the scenes story of what it takes to save just one dog. It’s sort of like the saying about it taking a village to raise a child. Saving rescues happens when a group of individuals who don’t know each other, may even live in different states, possibly have never spoken, put all else aside and come together for one cause. Saving the lives of innocent dogs.
I asked David if he would mind sharing some of his stories with us, he said yes. Before I begin I’d like to give you a little background information on him, he’s no different than anyone out there, except that he took that first step to get started, to become a rescuer. He became involved in rescue shortly after adopting his first dog from AARF, a home based rescue group.
It started out some five years ago as “Just one afternoon holding out dogs at the adoption stand,” launching a journey through rescue that is still evolving. Along the way, I have come across amazing people that make such effort to save just one, or over forty lives, that I can only shake my head in wonder. There are fabulous dogs needing rescue, some with stories that make you want to scream in frustration! I am honored to have a small role in rescue miracles others pull off weekly.
I am hoping that this will be the first of many articles to come sharing the stories and people behind the scenes of rescue. It would be great to have David share more of his stories to hopefully inspire others into action. I would also like to hear from other Dogsters who participate in rescue, be it working at a shelter or transport, to possibly initiate the butterfly effect. Our first story begins on a recent visit to the Nelson County SPCA.
Nelson is a rural county in Virginia that had only two claims to fame I was aware of. One, major flooding almost wiped it off the map during Hurricane Camille back in 1969. And two, Highway 29 which goes from other more important places, to other more important places, passes through it. That was all I could say about Nelson County until recently.
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I want to let everyone know that ‘Ask Dog Lady’, the syndicated columnist, has asked Horst and Bo to be on her radio show this Wednesday the 7th. Bo is a big fan of the Dog Lady and thrilled to be on the show to talk about his book BAD TO THE BONE: Memoir Of A Rebel Doggie Blogger.
