As many of you know, I recently started WOOF, or Working Out Our Fears, an online support group where reactive dogs and their owners can
seek support from others who are dealing with similar issues and experiences.
The group started on Facebook last Thursday and already
it has 60 members! I could not have
imagined it would grow so big so quickly but I'm glad it has; it is nice to
know that I am "not the only one".
I bet others feel that way too.
But WOOF Support will also be a monthly Blog Hop, on the
SECOND Thursday of each month.
It was
not easy to find a "good" day for a new Blog Hop; there are so many
fantastic weekly and monthly hops on everyone's calendar. But WOOF Support will only be one day a
month; my co-hosts and I hope that will make it easier to participate, even if
you have to give up another blog hop on that one day.
And speaking of co-hosts...Roxy the Traveling Dog and Wag 'n Woof Pets will be hosting the WOOF Support Blog Hop with me. Thank you both!
So, without further ado, here is the information for the
first official WOOF Support Blog Hop:
Date: Thursday,
February 13, 2014.
The linky will remain open on all three of our blogs from
Thursday the 13th through Sunday, February 16...just in case you cannot join in
on the actual day.
Theme: "What
It's Like to Walk in My Paws/Shoes" (depending on the 'voice' you write
in).
Let's get to know each other by talking about: our own
reactivity (if you have already posted about this, give us a short summary and
provide a link to the older post), any training techniques and their success or
failure, how it feels to walk a reactive dog (embarrassment, fear), etc.
If you are planning to participate and have yet to grab the
Blog Hop Badge, you can find two designs on my WOOF Support page. Please choose whichever one you like best.
Also, if you are on Facebook and have not yet joined the
WOOF Support Group, please consider joining us there too. (FYI...Faceboook Groups only allow members as
profiles, not pages.)
My co-hosts and I will post a Blog Hop reminder in early
February. I will also post a reminder in
the Facebook group. But mark your
calendars now if you want to participate!
We hope you will join us!
Oz WOOF sounds like a great idea and we sure look forward to it. Nice one. Have a tremendous Thursday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Will check out your fb group :-)
ReplyDeleteWoof-hoo. Thanks Misaki!
DeleteSounds great! I'm ashamed to admit I've never blog hopped before - I'm going to mark the date and download a badge, but is there an idiot's guide I should read? Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteWe can help you. It is actually pretty easy once you know what to do! I will put HOW to join a blog hop in my reminder post in early February.
DeleteHurrah, thank you :)
DeleteOh Oz, I wish Woof would have been here 5 years ago, I was so scared I just shook, now however I am a full blown Diva Scottie,
ReplyDeleteLoves Susie
Pees still need to check out the Woof. But we don't do face book!
Duh, send me over how I can participate, please
DeleteDa Sus
Mom just joined your FB group, Oz. I have my own set of fears, as I suspect most of us woofers do, so it'll be good to see what others do to overcome theirs.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! We are all trying to learn from one another.
DeleteGreat! I will link up and post about it on Thoughtless Thursday :) Right before valentines day too!
ReplyDeletePawesome! Thanks Ruckus!
DeleteYeah!!! So looking forward to this!!
ReplyDeleteMe too, Roxy. We are rocking and rolling now!
DeleteSounds great, I'll look forward to it.
ReplyDeleteexcellent!
DeleteThanks so much for doing this, I'll be joining in for sure!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, Lara!
DeleteOz my peeps are avid walkers and they agree with you walking is great therapy no matter what you are working on.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you and your mom for being members
Hugs madi your bfff
Thank you, Madi.
DeleteVery cool idea! Will have to check it out on FB. (note: haven't seen any posts by you in my Triberr stream...?)
ReplyDeleteGreat! I've been posting! My Triberr stream is all messed up - I am seeing old posts but nothing new. makes no sense.
DeleteGreat idea! Dog blogs are such a great resource for this - but a group is an excellent idea (so is a blog hop), because sometimes you can't always dig through the archives of all the blogs you follow to find what you're looking for. And Facebook is a great platform to try to attract some non-bloggers, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen. The facebook group is currently "where it's at"...that is until this blog hop starts rolling!
DeleteI've added it to the calendar (Three Thursday Hops that day!)
ReplyDeleteTig used to be extremely fearful on our walks. Now just a bit. But what a great subject!
Sorry, I know. There are so many new hops but most are weekly...which is why we are doing monthly. This way it is not such a burden.
DeleteThat's a great name WOOF - I like it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Easy!
DeleteThis is so exciting! The response has been unbelievable, and I am so thrilled to be a part of it. We can't wait for the first hop!
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
once again thanks for all of your hard work and dedication with this group! Dakota and I will be participating in the hop for sure!
ReplyDeleteGlad your idea is taking off, I think there is a lot of support for it out there. The once a month hop is also a good idea as long as everyone remembers when it is. I have pawed it on my calendar.
ReplyDeleteSounds great! Awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the hop! So great what you have done with the Fb group to! Everyone has shared such great info there and I have already learned so much!
ReplyDelete((Husky hugz))
"Love is being owned by a husky"
You are amazing Oz and I know you and your group will have lots of fun overcoming your fears, seriously, fun!
ReplyDeleteOh my, do I need this group Oz!!! You know MOI, SO reactive!! (you might remember me pullin' Ma down to the ground right into my poopies!!!! BOL...good times...) I send a request to join, butts please remind Ma, she tends to forgets these things!! (Airehead is her nickname!!! hehehe)
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
What a great idea Oz! We will make Mama write down the date!
ReplyDeleteSmileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty and Bilbo
Great idea for a hop and for your group. I don't have a reactive dog on leash but reactive in other ways but I would like to follow along from a professional view to hopefully gang some ways to help out my clients dogs in the clinic.
ReplyDeleteI will add it to my calendar and maybe I can think of something to post. Going to learn some more about this stuff in that book I reviewed today.
ReplyDeleteWe don't really have time for FB anymore but will go check it out Oz xxoxxx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
What a great idea Forrest has challenged us with his reactive behaviours..it's been a lifelong struggle trying seemingly everything! great idea and we will get on board! Fozziemum
ReplyDeleteLOL hope people don't give up our Thursday hop. ;) I don't have reactive dogs so not sure I have much to contribute, but I look forward to reading. Best of luck with it. :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I can't wait for the blog hop so I can see everyone else's situation. I really think we can learn a lot from each other. And by recognizing we are not the only responsible dog people with this problem, it will help us be less embarrassed and deal with the situation better.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very cool page. :) Do you know of good Friday hops?
ReplyDeletewww.dogtreatweb.com
Hi Oz! I just refollowed your blog I don't know how I stopped getting it sorry! This sounds like an amazing idea we will be sure to check it out! Love Dolly
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your new hop Oz!
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