We're Shooting a Video and We Want YOU!

We're shooting a video for our new website and we want you to be involved. If you've purchased a Bull Dog Bag or if you are a dog owner who wants to become "famous", see below:
Shooting video for Bull Dog Bags. Need an owner/ model AND dog for the shoot.
Requirements for “owner/ model”:
· Female or Male
· Between the ages of 18-45
· Athletic-looking (Trim build)
· Must provide own clothing for shoot: white, non-imprinted shirt (fitted tee for females, nice tee or polo shirt for males), khaki or black shorts (no shorter than 4 inches above knee for females, no cargo shorts for males), athletic shoes.
· Males: No facial hair; clean-cut hair required; no visible piercings or tattoos.
· Females: Hair should be pulled back from face; no visible piercings or tattoos.
· Must be willing to sign talent release form
· Must be willing and able to travel to shoot location- Plano, TX
· Must be available for ½ day afternoon shoot
· MUST OWN DOG
Requirements for “dog”:
· Must be well-behaved; not adverse to strangers, other dogs or small children.
· Must be able to walk on a leash, not pulling, without a “choke” collar.
· Must be willing to chase and retrieve a ball.
· Must be at least 30 pounds.
· If long-haired, must be well-groomed.
· Must take basic commands from owner: sit, down, stay, heel, come, etc.
· Must respond well/ listen to owner/ model
Compensation: Treats for dog (used in product shoot), t-shirt, photos of you and dog from shoot.
Please send one photo of you AND your dog (may be two separate photos) to bdbc@bulldogbagcompany.com. Also include your afternoon availability (12pm-6pm) for the late October/early November 2008.

Should Your Dog Receive an Allowance?

Came across this really cool article about an outdoor shopping mall in Newport Beach, CA, that allows dogs and their owners to browse, shop and eat, without complaint. You can read the entire article here ("Mall Lets Dogs Shop Too")

That got me to thinking: if more and more stores, hotels and restaurants are opening up and catering to dogs and their owners in this way, is it a good idea for dog owners to give their dogs allowances? I know it may sound too far-fetched and extravagant, but when you think about it, wouldn't it make sense for some dog owners to set aside a certain amount of money weekly or monthly for their dogs, thus better controlling how much they spend on their dogs?

Just food for thought.

Marine's Cruelty to Puppy is Evidence of Deeper Issue

Just read a story on CNN.com about a Marine who was punished for killing a puppy, ("Puppy-throwing Marine Removed from Corps"). I know this is probably an old story, but I felt it was important to bring it back up again, because often times news has no expiration period.
I think the cruelty this person showed to this helpless animal is just evidence of something deeper going on with him. I think the Marine should have received the punishment he received, but I think at the same time, an assessment of his mental faculties and possibly what being exposed to the war in Iraq has done to him should be done. Could it be that he has become so numb to violence and evil that he is now capable of doing anything, no matter how disgusting? What does that say about him when he comes back home? Though he may lose his job in the Marines, he still has to live his life among the rest of us.