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!

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

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.

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!!!!!

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 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!

I think they have a great dog and she is well trained.

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!

Fun video! Kids are cute! Best of luck!

I hope she gets to the finals. Good job on training. Unique talent and she's beautiful

This is a fun contest. Best of luck to all the entrants, but of course Tinsel is our favorite! Good luck!

To Tinsel and her family....thanks for sharing your video. Cute dog!

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!

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.

go sis. Your grandsons are handsome....getting big and enjoying their pet. Neat contest. Keep me posted.

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?

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!

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.

I love the video. Thanks for making us smile. I've never seen a dog do that. Keep up the good work.

Tinsel is a good dog. I hope we have good luck on the contest.

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.

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.

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?)

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.

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.

wow...great job guys! You have my vote!

Hey all, everyone vote for Tinsel...she's a great pet. Beautiful too.

roses are red violets are blue tinsel is the winner to the rest boo hoo!

"If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater. . . suggest that he wear a tail." - Fran Lebowitz

"The more people I meet the more I like my dog."

The family has a great protector on their hands. Come on Cape Coral....vote for Tinsel.

your friends are really coming through for you. lets hope they continue the support if your video is picked for top 4.

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.

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.

GREATEST SW FL DOG CONTEST HAIKU do you have the best? wink contest calling all dogs winner gets new friend

Funny video. You have our vote.

Watching your video makes me want to go out and get my son a dog! Entertaining...

Greatest SW Florida dog? You bet! We will be checking in with you to find out the results. Good luck guys

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?

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!!

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

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!

Umm yea my dog can rip up paper too, where is the trick there???

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

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!

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!

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"!!

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.

Best of luck to all the TOP 4 SWFL dogs! We are all winners because we love our pets so much.

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.

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

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!

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)

I think you are right they should take their dog for a walk better yet TAKE A HIKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE lmao

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?