I Love a Liebster

Barking from the Bayou was honored to receive TWO Liebster Awards last month.  Our friends Cello’s Corner and K9s Over Coffee were both extremely kind in their nomination of our blog.

We have reported on Cello’s Corner during our BFTB NETWoof Sports.  Cello and her younger prodigy Hooch are Dock Diving Dogs of the highest order.  The amazing German Short Haired Pointers spend most weekends at events and invite their readers to join them via Instagram, Facebook, and their website, Cello’s Corner.  Jenny and her husband Brian have an incredible 1927 log home that they have completely restored.  I am in total awe of the entire gang from Cello’s Corner!  Thanks so much for thinking of us!

If you haven’t met K9s Over Coffee, then you are missing a great way to enjoy your first, second, or fifth cup of the day!  Barbara is the founder of K9s Over Coffee Customizable Pet Care Service and a fabulous blog by the same name.  She offers great tips, products reviews, and wonderful photography.  You’ll enjoy adventures with Barbara, her husband Ian, and their two dogs Missy and Buzz.  Be sure to follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. I really appreciate K9s Over Coffee for selecting us to receive the Liebster Award.

The Liebster Award does come with a few rules for accepting. 

1.   Acknowledge and accept the Liebster Award by leaving a comment on the blog where you were nominated.  (√)

2.   Copy and paste the Liebster Award logo onto your own blog.  (√)

3.   Link back to the blogger(s) who awarded you.  (√)

4.   Answer 11 questions posed to you by the person who nominated you.  (√)

5.   List 11 random facts about yourself.  (√)

6.   Nominate and link 3 ~ 11 other blogs you enjoy.  *I eliminated the number of followers rule. (√)

7.   List 11 questions for your Liebster Award nominees on your blog.  (√)

8.   Inform your nominees by leaving a comment on their blog.  (√)

Okay, all of my boxes are checked off and that leaves me to show you the proof.  Since we are answering question from Cello’s Corner and K9s Over Coffee, I thought it was only fair that Bentley answer one set of questions.  After some debate, we decided that I would answer Cello’s questions.

Most bloggers have a moment where they say to themselves, I need to tell

the world about this!”  What was that moment for you?

Answer:  When I first realized that Bentley had a perfect number 7 on his side and that he was our 7^th dog, it was so stunning that I wanted to tell everyone.

What is the craziest thing you have ever done with your dog?

Answer: We haven’t done it yet!

More and more establishments are starting to become pet-friendly.  What are your thoughts on this policy? 

Answer: We do not have the luxury of pet-friendly establishments in my city.  A couple of terrific businesses will allow pets on the terraces during fundraisers.  I would LOVE to have a place to carry my dog other than the pet store.  If a dog is well-behaved and the owner is responsible, then I am all for including them.

Have you ever taken your dog to a dog-friendly winery/bar/restaurant or attraction?  If so, what was your favorite place and why?

Answer: Our city has an annual Barkus & Meoux Mardi Gras Pet parade.  There is always a huge turnout and it is a wonderful day of fun and dogs!  Bentley is going to the BlogPaws conference this year which is always pet-friendly.  He will be meeting a variety of animals.

What is your favorite game to play with your dog?

Answer: Texas Hold ‘Em.  He doesn’t have a very good poker tail.

Does your dog sleep in the bed with you?

Answer: No, he is too short and our bed is too tall.  He might injure his back getting down and he likes his own bed.

What is the silliest thing you have ever seen your dog do?

Answer: That is hard to narrow down, although being stuck on the side of the tub was funny.

Does your dog participate in any organized activity, competition, or sport?

Answer: Is sleeping a competitive sport?

What type of training do you use with your dog?

Answer: Bentley is very treat motivated.  I use bribery training!

How many dogs do you have and have you ever thought of adding another to the pack?

Answer: Pierre out ‘granddog” has been living with us for the past year or so.  He will be relocating to live with his mom in the next few weeks.  Hopefully, we will add a Basset Hound princess to our family one day.

Do you carry a first-aid kit when traveling with your dog?  What is important to have inside it?

Answer: We have a human and a dog first aid kit.  Bandages, gauze, and scissors are important.  I have a post on the subject here.

Okay, now it is Bentley’s turn to answer questions from K9s Over Coffee.

How long have you been blogging and what got you started?

Answer: My mom started blogging as a platform for her books series, The Returns.  When she discovered pet blogging in December 2014, that’s when I stepped in to help her.

How do you feel about snow?

Answer: Cold!  As a southern dog, I have only experienced snow twice in my seven years.  The second time was last week.  It is not bad for us, because it melts as quickly as it comes.

Have you had any extreme vet bills?  If so, what was the cause?

Answer:  Let me just knock on some wood here before answering.  No, we have been very blessed with good health.  *knock, knock, knock.

Do you have a savings account dedicated entirely for your pet, and/or medical pet insurance?

Answer: I am pretty sure that I am the sole heir to the Barking from the Bayou Empire.  No worries.  Wait …what?  We aren’t an empire?  Uh-oh!

Do you free-food or do you have set meal times?

Answer: Hold on.  Do you mean to tell me that there are homes where dogs are allowed to eat whenever they desire?  MOM!!!

Do your share the bed?

Answer: I prefer to sleep in my KONG bed alone.  My people snore.

Have you used a professional pet sitter to care for your best friends?

Answer: I have stayed at a Bed & Biscuit on occasion, but I prefer not to allow my mom and dad to leave me at all.

How about a professional groomer?

Answer:  I’d consider it, if a massage were part of the deal and NO waxing.

Do you leave any relaxing music on for your pups?

Answer:  Yes, I prefer soft jazz.

What are your all-time favorite treats?

Answer: Bananas

What’s your #1 blogging advice?

Answer: Join the BlogPaws Community whether you are a pet blogger or a different genre.

Both Liebster Awards require revealing 11 random things and since I have shared most of mine, Bentley is taking this part.

1. I have never met a cat.

2. People tell me that I snore.

3. When I'm hungry or need to wake Mom up; I tap her arm.

4. My armpits are as soft as baby’s skin.

5. I love to have my teeth brushed.

6. My parents did not teach me to sit up.  I've done it since I was a puppy

and do not do it on demand.

7. Each time someone walks into the room, I go “belly-up” to mooch a rub/scratch.  I am not ashamed.

8. I do not howl.

9.  I love to give serious shoulder hugs.

10. If I see a human while we are out walking, I immediately feel they should be my friend.

11. I have completely changed my Mom's life and career.

We thank Cello's Corner and K9s Over Coffee once again.  Instead of giving you more questions, we invite our nominees to choose any eleven questions above to answer.  Here are the blogs that we would like to nominate for a Liebster Award:

Bichonpawz

Frankie and Ernie

Groovy Goldendoodles

Hair of the Dog

Hunter’s Bark

Idaho Pug Ranch

Murphy & Stanley

Princess Leah

Ruby the Airedale

Sarge Speaks Out

Whitley the Westie

 Thank you dropping by our Thoughtless Thursday blog hop.  We are happy to be co-hosting with our friends Ruckus the Eskie and Love is being owned by a Husky.  Enjoy these other thoughtless bloggers too.