Tinsel opens present!
by geehohl (Subscribe)
Posted on: Jul 10, 2008 at 1:23 PM EDT
Channel: Greatest SWFL Dog CONTEST
Our dog Tinsel has opened presents since she was a pup. Its funny to watch. That is her best trick. She does other cute things, but the gift opening is her most unique trick.
What a sweet dog and how well she listens to the young boys. I'm sure she brings lots of joy to the children as my animals did for me when I was their age.
I love Tinsel and I hope she wins. The boys love the dog because they are a great fit-very active together. I call her a dog and her boys. She's very protective of them and they take good care of her! Best of luck guys! Grandma Gee
It was great seeing you guys on the web! Nice video - where do I vote? Tinsel is so cute! Good luck.
What a great accomplishment. Tinsel does great because she is loved, very well taken care of and beautiful to look at. Kids you have done a great job disciplining Tinsel and I know you all learn a lot from her. You are all winners.
Great job guys! I know dogs are not easy to train and you have done a wonderful job with Tinsel. Good luck to you and keep on teaching her. She obviously has the potential to learn a lot.
Awesome video! Tinsel deserves to win! Such a gentle dog who listens intently to her masters. The boys have worked hard to train her - congrats!!!!!
hey she is a com dog she is sweet she should win i seen her in jacksonville she is so much energy she is the best dog loving
We would be thrilled if Tinsel made it to the top 4. Her boys would love to show her off on tv! We are even getting her a new collar...just in case!!!
I really enjoyed watching Tinsel's performance. Kudos to the boys for training her so well. She should be your winner!
I browsed through the various dog videos and believe Tinsel has great talent! What a neat dog. The boys have a wonderful friend in Tinsel - and a very smart one, too!
We wish you the best Tinsel. You look like you are loved. Your boys are handsome owners.
I think they have a great dog and she is well trained.
Wow what a neat trick. Good luck in the contest.
Thanks for sharing the video of the boys and your dog. Cute video. I was looking through the entries and I think she has a good shot!
Good looking, healthy dog...Smart, playful...Dog pets are the best when treated good...Loyal, Loving...
Fun video! Kids are cute! Best of luck!
Hello! Love this contest......great dogs and their loving owners. Tinsel is adorable!
I hope she gets to the finals. Good job on training. Unique talent and she's beautiful
Why aren't my posts coming up? Best of luck to Tinsel and her masters. Great contest. Lots of beautiful dogs in the area.
This is a fun contest. Best of luck to all the entrants, but of course Tinsel is our favorite! Good luck!
We love it! Showed it all around. Good luck. Sincerely, Paula
To Tinsel and her family....thanks for sharing your video. Cute dog!
Hello Tinsel! Hello boys! Great job with the video of Tinsel. I like the trick with opening the present. Let me know if you win.
A comment you want....a comment you'll get! LOL! How does this work? Who votes for the greatest SW FL dog? How do they pick the top 4 dogs? Good luck...alot of great talent in these videos. I know Tinsel will do well. You should be proud!
entertaining video....the boys seem to love their dog and she seems to love them....great relationship all around. You have my vote! Good luck!
Hello from sunny CA. Thanks for sending me the video clip. Your dog is beautiful. Looks like you take really good care of her. Thanks for the link.
We are all set! Picked up Tinsel's new red collar with the gift certificate we received. Thank you WINK and thank you Discount Pets and Supplies!
go sis. Your grandsons are handsome....getting big and enjoying their pet. Neat contest. Keep me posted.
Checking out all the videos. Want to leave messages on all the really cute ones. Good luck!
Well, I want you guys to know, that it seems like you keep posting cheesy comments for yourselves... and just TWO MINUTES APART! You could at least make it more believable by not making everybody announce what state they live (Cheryl from Hollywood?
hey girl...its been a long time..cute contest. what is the prize? how can we help?
I will pass along the info! Like a chain letter right? Where else should we post the video? This is fun! Good luck Tinsel...hope you and the boys get on tv!
Go Tinsel....you are like a sister to me! Remember no biting the hand that feeds you or me. Tinsel has my vote.
Hey Cherilyn sent an email to all and said to come check out this cute video. When are you coming back to LA? Bring Tinsel with you. She's a sweetie.
Who is that suspicious commenter? Why is he dissing us? Didn't you ask your friends to post comments about your dog? What is up with that? LOL! Haters....on a dog contest? Too funny!
I love the video. Thanks for making us smile. I've never seen a dog do that. Keep up the good work.
Just kidding, but this is an election year. Go guys. I hope you win.
Tinsel is a good dog. I hope we have good luck on the contest.
It's nice to see a dog and her boys,but I couldn't help but notice the unusual amount of comments for just one trick,while their is only 6 for the three legged dog,and only 20 for a singing shih Tzu,you won't win just by the amount of posts you write
Tinsel is my dog and I was the one who did the tricks with her. I was the tall one. She is amazing and fun to play with.
Tinsel is my dog. I think she has a good talent that no dog in the world has. I think she has a good chance to win because of her talent of opening presents. Thank you. Hayden age 7
I was not in the video but I'll be there in the studio if we win! My grandma got her a new collar. I hope she wins. I really do.
Great job boys! Your dog is a joy.
Thank you all for your terrific comments. Many comments are just a personal goal and some friendly competition among dog lovers in Lee County. It does not reflect the winner! So calm down Anonymous and Suspicious Commenter (moderator in disguise?)
We miss you guys so much. We miss Tinsel too. Fun video. Thank you for sharing. Good luck to you all.
talent, talent, talent! Goooooooooo Tinsel! LOL! Cute contest...reminds me of the show that is on...do you get on that show too? or is this just a local thing? Have fun.
Look at all these comments! Thank you guys. Networking comes in very handy! Thanks for all the support.
When you enter a contest, OF COURSE you want to WIN! I will be happy to win second...a years worth of dog food would be very helpful in these hard, financial times.
cute video...best of luck!!!!
wow...great job guys! You have my vote!
you guys are racking up the comments. Keep up the good work. I will tell all my friends. Good luck!
Hey all, everyone vote for Tinsel...she's a great pet. Beautiful too.
There are some talented and funny dogs in Lee County. Best of luck to everyone. I hope everyone treats their pets with respect and love. There are too many people who mistreat their pets and its very sad. Pets only want love.
roses are red violets are blue tinsel is the winner to the rest boo hoo!
Tinsel is part lab part husky and an active, loving pet. She and my 3 grandsons fit perfectly. There is a new granddaughter in the family and I'm sure she will be gentle and loving with her...but I hope she is a tomboy because Tinsel loves to play!
"If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater. . . suggest that he wear a tail." - Fran Lebowitz
"Man is an animal that makes bargains; no other animal does this - one dog does not change a bone with another." - Adam Smith
"The more people I meet the more I like my dog."
cute video...best of luck!!!!
The family has a great protector on their hands. Come on Cape Coral....vote for Tinsel.
Hear the winner will be chosen soon! Paws down...you are the BEST!!! It's great to see all the animals in the videos so talented and happy pets! Congrats to all! Cherilyn "Suspicious Commenter": It's NOT "Cheryl" and I AM from Hollywood, CA
your friends are really coming through for you. lets hope they continue the support if your video is picked for top 4.
Handsome boys. Talented pooch. Winners, even if you are not picked.
It must be Disney magic! Tinsel has that magic touch. I haven't seen another dog do that trick. Did you teach her or did she just do it? What a beautiful dog.
Funny stuff! Especially like when the oldest boy said CUT to the camera. The next Steven Spielberg perhaps? LOL!
what kind of dog is she? she is gorgeous. she looks like a shepherd mix. i had a collie/shepherd dog and she looks like your dog. i like when she played soccer with the boy. next time show more of that. good luck to you and your family.
Check out the younews page under most popular....your video is there! Yahoo! Your 15 minutes of fame is here.
GREATEST SW FL DOG CONTEST HAIKU do you have the best? wink contest calling all dogs winner gets new friend
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned or...... a pet owner snubbed! LOL! What is all the commotion about the comments? Don't understand. This is a contest right?
Funny video. You have our vote.
Hello! Hello! Great video, wonderful dog. Good luck to Tinsel and the boys.
Watching your video makes me want to go out and get my son a dog! Entertaining...
You've got a winner of a pet. Teach her more tricks and you can be on that dog show on tv!
Greatest SW Florida dog? You bet! We will be checking in with you to find out the results. Good luck guys
We miss you. Tinsel does a great job in the video. Best of luck to you all.
I'm not sure why you keep posting pictures of your dog and using sneaky tactics as saying their is financial strife in your family, and you should win, but why would anybody post so much comments for a dog who really can't open a present on command?
Your dog is ok,but I'm not so sure about the authenticity of your remarks,I mean I'm sure people would realize that 70 comments won't open up your chances any more than a Dog with 3 legs who can do tricks, and only has 5 comments, or A treadmill dog
We think Tinsel and the boys are the cutest things to come across the internet. We need more stories of love between pets and their owners; especially the young ones. We hope your video wins the contest. Good Luck!!
This video reminds me of when I was a young boy and the love and training my dog and I enjoyed. It's like reliiving my youth watching the enjoyment and the love "ooze" from the boys as they interact with ther dog. The Best of Luck.
Hi boys. You did a great job with Tinsel. Your love and determination shows in her interactions with you. I sure hope she wins the contest as she is an absolutely beautiful and loving animal. Love and Good Luck
glad that tinsels" grandma got her collar and i hope she wins free dog food for a year because it sounds like shes WORKED VERY HARD.
Why are there negative comments on this page? It is designated for OUR family and friends ONLYand they love and support us....THAT is why there is so many comments on here. I asked them to. AND for all you haters out there....WE MADE TOP 4!
I hope Tinsel wins! ALL YOU HATERS?? Cmon it's a contest! TINSEL ROCKS!
Umm yea my dog can rip up paper too, where is the trick there???
yes we are all winners!!!!! it was great to meet you guys too!!!! good luck
Hey all? Why are Missy and Tinsel getting negative comments? Not nice. Could it be the pet owners that were not picked? Hmmmmmmm. LOL! Good luck to all the finalists and their good sportsmanships. Thanks to all my family and friends for their support
When i first saw Tinsel open persent's was last Christmas after the boy's opened their's she opened her's i was amazed i have had Dog's all my adult life and i never saw a dog do such a great job of opening present's way to Go Tinsel i
This dog's trick is no big deal. Votes are rigged. If this video wins, the owners should be ashamed. So many worthy pets out there. All comments spaced minutes, even seconds apart. CHEAT!
Hey TOP 4....congratulations and good luck! On merit, I don't see Tinsel coming in first. On popularity, I sure hope so! I'm so torn, because 3rd and 4th place has great prize value!
those comments don't make me feel bad. IN FACT...it just fuels my desire to WIN. Thank you "another skeptic" because now the only place I want to be in is FIRST!!! Thank you for that motivation!
To Tinsels Family. Missy and I would like to thank you for your assistance at Wink Friday. Missy especially thanks Tinsel for the play time. Dont worry about the negative comments. You guys have a great dog and you have put time into training the dog
I so enjoyed the news video and seeing "Tinsel" and the other finalists. All animals with loving owners are winners, and the boys will forever have an incredible bond with loving and talented "Tinsel." Keeping my fingers crossed for "Tinsel"!!
This contest has been a blast for the whole family. We are so proud to be in it because we love our dog.
The boys have wanted a dog for so long. They are all avid animal lovers. She is such a good pet for them....active, loving, protective.
This contest is more than just what tricks you can teach your dog. Its about the bond that animal and owner has...and the uniqueness of the situation.
Best of luck to all the TOP 4 SWFL dogs! We are all winners because we love our pets so much.
we are secretly hoping for 3rd or 4th place. We want to get Hayden a bigger fish tank for his upcoming birthday and that gc will help so much. Right now "Tiger fish" is in a 2 1/2 gallon tank and he deserves bigger!
Apparently you just proved another posters point of not being the same commenter, because alot of the posts say the word- "Hater" Your dog isn't very good.
Yes we are all winners and we all got along and it was so nice to see ALL of our dogs together and just having fun So let's just all celebrate together --i Missy - Roxy - Bugsy- Tinsel! And all the other people who love and entered their dog
Where is everyone's sportsmanship? This is about kids and their dog and these kids think their dog is the greatest. What about the love and affection between dog and owner; doesn't that count for anything? True love and dedication are hard to find
OMG so many mean comments geessshhhhh.... T is the best though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey J-ville....I think the mean posters are the owners of the dogs THAT DID NOT GET PICKED.....LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't hate the PLAYER....hate the GAME...on second thought don't hate at all...go talk your dog FOR A WALK!
These comments are taking on a life of their own!!! Everyone off the computer and go out and take your pet FOR A WALK! LOL!
Glad to see people agree that it's about the love, affection and dedication between animal and animal owner (especially the little ones). Good Luck to all (even though Tinsel is my fave)
Good luck Bret, Hayden ,Frank and Tinsel (oh yeah, and Grandma and Mom and baby sister, too). You have a beautiful dog and the love is quite evident.
I think you are right they should take their dog for a walk better yet TAKE A HIKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE lmao
Tomorrow is the big day -- the best of luck to the prettiest and most loved dog in all of Southwest Florida. Good job training her, boys !!
Your dog is beautiful, and you love Tinsel a lot. I have cats that also open packages,as well as the raccoons on garbage day. Most animals have a terrific sense of smell and will instinctively remove any wrapping to get at the food.Where's the trick?
Bret, 11 and Hayden, 7 says ...
On Thursday, Jul 10 at 2:35 PM
We think Tinsel deserves to be SW Florida's greatest dog because she a talent like no other dog (opening presents) and she loves to play with us and she's a good watchdog. We love her!