The members elected Barbara to the Board several years ago and now the Board has unanimously voted her President. I'm very excited because I get my picture in the APDT's magazine, The Chronicle of the Dog. I will be famous!
I wonder what privileges I get as First Dog? More toys? More treats? A staff to arrange my busy social schedule?
The mission of the APDT is "promoting caring relationships between dogs and people by educating trainers in canine behavior and emphasizing professionalism and reward-based training". Isn't that a great idea? It is so important that dog trainers know more about us and use the best, most humane methods to train us. I love reward based training. It means I get lots of treats, toys, praise, petting, play and other fun things and I learn at the same time.
Unfortunately being President isn't all fun and games. Barbara has to spend 2 days at a meeting. What a snore! Even though they are talking about things that will help us, I can't imagine anything more boring. We dogs don't need to talk - we just need to do things. I will be having a lot more fun at K9 Kindercare.
Hi, Niamh!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Barbara!
My answer is yes... you are the First Dog!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Congratulations to Barbara! What an honor. Now that you are first dog, does that mean you have to be a good role model? No more licking in public? No more flirting with all the boys?
ReplyDeleteWow, Congratulations to Barbara, what an achievement!! Niamh...does this mean you'll be rubbing shoulders with all the slebs now that you are the first dog?
ReplyDeleteSlobbers xx
Congratulations Barbara! What a good thing to be president of. Much better than living in that big old white building.
ReplyDelete~lickies, Ludo
Congratulations to Barbara! That's awesome! We think it does make you first dog, Niamh! Will you be sleeping in a canopy bed with pink bedding?!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
Barbara is your mom, right? Because the two of you totally have the same hair. I can't believe it.
ReplyDeleteSlobbers,
Mango
Congratulations! We think that is very impressive. She will have a lot of work to do ... will you get to go with her and be an ambassador from the well-trained dog community?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Barbara! What an honor to be the president of an organization that does so much good for both hoomans and animals! You must be so proud, Niamh!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Barbara and we do think that you make a perfect First Dog, Niamh!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Tom and Tama-Chan
Congratulations!!! both having similar hair style.
ReplyDeleteDog Ramps
Congratulations! Wow your will have to think what your first order of business will be as "first dog".
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Barbara. That is really great news. :-))
ReplyDeleteHi Niamh!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your owner! You will be a wonderful first dog!
-Tibby
Niamh,
ReplyDeleteNo question - you MUST write a book!! All (or most) of the first dogs have written books.
You could write about responsible pet ownership and positive reward based dog training from your perspective (after all, YOU ARE THE FIRST DOG)
Tuesday, Jan. 20?: I'll be celebrating with a really good raw bone! Have you checked out BarkObama?
Your BFF,
Ayla
OMD OMD OMD!!!
ReplyDeleteNiamh and Barbara! We are so excited and we're speechless! Congratulations to especially Barbara!! Niamh, you're the first dog!!!
Are you guys still talking with us?? PLEASE??
Momo & Pinot
That is so great. Way to go Barbara..
ReplyDeleteMaybe these means you will get more treats?
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
Oh congratulations to Barbara!! What a high honor!!!!!!!!Now of course the pressure is on you as you have to be extra good!! Love A+A
ReplyDeleteCongrats! How exciting and prestigious! You must be so proud of your mom.
ReplyDeleteLeave some good peemail to let the world know!
Mom says that is my mission to make sure everything is ok on the other side of the fence..
ReplyDeleteGig Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
Woot woot Niamh, you are so the First Dog! Do you get secret service protection now too? Please pass on our (Mom & mine) congratulations to Barbara!!!
ReplyDeleteYour pal,
Kirby
Congratulations, Barbara! And Niamh, you are now a VID (Very Important Doggy). Definitely First Dog. You must both be very proud to be top dogs of such an important organization. We're so glad it exists.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Chef
Niamh,
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!!! Congratulations to Barbara!!! That is such great news and I'm sure you are sooooo proud of her!
Pedro