Welcome to the 8th round of the assistance Dog Blog Carnival!
For those who do not know what the Assistance Dog Blog Carnival is, here’s a little bit of background information.
Since many of the ruled by paws followers are not assistance dog users, we’d like to personally invite you all to check out the link above, and come join your first (and hopefully not last) Assistance Dog Blog Carnival.
So, here’s the scoop…
The topic for the 8th round of the ADBC is, “MARCHIN’ TO YOUR OWN DRUM”.
Before you get worried, here are some examples to get you going:
Does your assistance dog fit the traditional mould? (does he or she have any special quirks or behaviours?)
Does your dog do things differently from past partners (or the partners of friends)?
Why did you choose to go with a program dog after your owner-trained one retired? (or vice versa)
Why did you choose a non-traditional breed for your partner?
Did you have to overcome any sort of resistance from family, friends or employers when deciding to partner with an assistance dog?
Have you witnessed any unique or special assistance dogs in action? (what made them stand out?)
Did you have preconceived notions of what an assistance dog should look like, only to have them changed by witnessing one in action or reading about one?
The above, are just a sample of the things you could write about, the options are nearly endless – we can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with.
For anyone who knows the ruled by paws gang, you can guess where this topic came from. “MARCHIN’ TO YOUR OWN DRUM”, is something we do on a daily basis here. We invite you all to think about the ways in which you and your four-legged partner do things your own way – and let’s celebrate!
Submissions for the8th Assistance Dog Blog Carnival are due by 7:47pm on July 29th – why 7:47 you ask? Because Cessna thinks it’s a great time). I’ll be posting the finished product on July 31st, but if anyone requires a little extra time, just let me know (I don’t mind adding extra submissions as they arrive).
To submit your post, please comment here with the following information:
1. Name of your blog
2. Your name (as you want it to appear in the carnival)
3. Name of your post
4. URL for the post
We ask as a courtesy that you link back to this post and to the carnival home page in your post.
If you have any trouble leaving a comment here, contact me at sillabyquist at gmail dot com or you can reach us on Twitter at ruledbypaws.
So, I think I’ve covered everything. It’s now your turn. Come join us and help make the 8th round, the biggest and best we’ve seen so far!
***Even if you don’t think you can submit an entry, please take a moment and tell your blog followers and friends**
Hi margeaux, from a journey, and jesse, from berner tails, we have just awarded you the “very inspiring blog” award because your blog always bringing inspiration into M’s and my life!! Thank you for all your great postings and pictures. Pick up your award – just copy the award picture and place it on the sidebar of your blog— (p.s. if you don’t want to pass it on, that’s okay we understand – we almost didn’t, but you deserve the award!)
http://bernertails.blogspot.com/2012/06/2-more-awards-omd-woofarfbark.html
I’m sort of on the fence as to how well this fits the theme, but it was a fun and cathartic post to write nonetheless. Anyway, I can edit it (and probably will) to fine tune it more into the theme if you think I need to.
Blog: Gentle Wit
Name: An Open Letter to the “Public”
Link: http://gentlewit.com/2012/07/03/letter/
Hi Brook. My blog is
The average blog by an average blogger
and my post is:
The 8th ADBC:Marching To Your Own Drum
Take care, xxx.
BS”D
Hello Brooke,
1. Nadja Öberg
2. The guide dog Hera
3. Marching to my own drum [ADBC #8]
4. http://nadjaoberg.com/archives/161
Kind regards,
Nadja
Hey, here is my post:
Blog name: The Dog House
We are: The Pawpower Pack
Post name: Can’t is a four-letter word
and it can be found
http://pawpower4me.blogspot.com/2012/07/cant-is-four-letter-word.html
My blog is “A Mutt and his Pack”, I’m Flo, and the post is “Setting the Rhythm”
http://duncanfloyd.blogspot.com/2012/07/setting-rhythm_23.html
Blog: In the Center of the Roof
Name: Ro
Post Title: Carnival Post – Walk the Halls
Link to post
The title of my blog is “Smiles and Trials”.
“Embracing The Challenges Of Guide Work”
Link: http://1baby1dog.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/embracing-the-challenges-of-guide-work/Post title is
Here’s my ABDC post!
Blog: plays with puppies (www.playswithpuppies.blogspot.com)
Post: “The 8th ADBC–Marchin’ to Your Own Drum” (or, “furry twister”)
Link: http://playswithpuppies.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-8th-adbc-marchin-to-your-own-drum.html
Thanks for hosting!
pattib
Blog: Through a Guide’s Eyes
Name: Karyn and Thane
Name of Post: Its Not Always Just Black and White
Url: http://throughguideseyes.blogspot.com/2012/07/its-not-always-just-black-and-white.html
Post: I am the Drummer
Blog: By My Side
http://asdbymyside.blogspot.com/2012/07/i-am-drummer.html
I’m finally back on the internet, and finished my post! I don’t love it, but it will have to do.
My Name: L-Squared
My blog: Dog’s Eye View
My post: Continue to March
Thanks for hosting!
Done!
They’re “Assistance Dogs,” Not “Public Access Dogs”
After Gadget
Sharon Wachsler
http://aftergadget.wordpress.com/2012/07/29/theyre-assistance-dogs-not-public-access-dogs/
I know I missed the 747, but can I please get in?
I have a post…Hopefully it’ll make it in.
Name: Carin
blog: Vomit Comet
name of the post: Forward, March!
URL: http://www.vomitcomet.org/2012/07/30/forward-march/
Sorry for being slow.
If you can still take posts, I have one. My blog is believe in who you are, and the post is called taking new steps. http://learninbabysteps.blogspot.com/2012/07/taking-new-steps.html
1. The Truth As I See It:
2. Lynn Young
3. AUSTIN – He’s My Hero
4. http://scarletsfire.blogspot.com/2011/11/austin-hes-my-hero.html