Meet the My GBGV Life Staff!
Emma the GBGV – CBO – Chief Blogging Officer
Emma passed away suddenly on October 30, 2018. She was the founder and star of her My GBGV Life Empire. Her registered name was Debucher Baguette CGC NW1 NW2 L1I L1E L1C L1V L2I NW3-V NW3-C NW3-E, and she was born in England. She was in charge of the blog and all the social media accounts for My GBGV Life. Emma was a firm believer in “paws on” management, and provided the inspiration for my GBGV Life. Without her there would be no My GBGV Life. Emma was a bit of a diva and a drama queen, but she knew what she wanted, and how to get it!
Accomplishments:
- Puppy Obedience Level 1 in Germany, 2007
- Puppy Obedience Level 2 in Germany, 2007
- Product model for Target, 2012-current
- BlogPaws Attendee, 2014
- K9 Nose Work® Foundation Courses 1-3, 2014
- K9 Nose Work®, Birch Odor Recognition Test, May 2014
- K9 Nose Work®, Anise Odor Recognition Test, July 2014
- K9 Nose Work®, Clove Odor Recognition Test, April 2015
- Passed AKC, CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test, June 2014
- K9 Nose Work® Element Specialty Trial, (L1V), Level 1 Vehicle Title May 3, 2015 (first GBGV to earn an L1V Title)
- BlogPaws Nose to Nose Award, Best Dog Blog Finalist 2015
- BlogPaws Attendee, 2015
- K9 Nose Work® Level 1 Trial, NW1 Title July 18, 2015 (first GBGV to earn an NW1 Title)
- K9 Nose Work® Element Specialty Trial, (L1C), Level 1 Container Title October 31, 2015 (first GBGV to earn an L1C Title)
- K9 Nose Work® Level 2 Trial, NW2 Title November 1, 2015 (first GBGV to earn an NW2 Title)
- AKC Tracking Certification, February 2016
- K9 Nose Work® Element Specialty Trial, (L1I), Level 1 Interior Title June 4, 2016 (first GBGV to earn an L1I Title)
- K9 Nose Work® Element Specialty Trial, (L1E), Level 1 Exterior Title Sept. 5, 2016 (first GBGV to earn an L1E Title)
- K9 Nose Work®NW3-E, Nose Work 3 Exterior Title July 15, 2017 (first GBGV to earn a NW3-E Title)
- K9 Nose Work®NW3-C, Nose Work 3 Container Title July 15, 2017 (first GBGV to earn a NW3-C Title)
- K9 Nose Work®NW3-V, Nose Work 3 Vehicle Title July 28, 2018
- K9 Nose Work® Element Specialty Trial, (L2I), Level 2 Interior Title Sept. 16, 2018 (First GBGV to earn this title.)
- Visited five countries: Germany, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, USA, and eighteen states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
Bailie the GBGV – CPR – Chief of Public Relations
Bailie’s registered name is Ethos Irish Cream TD SWN RATO CGC NW1 NW2 L1I L1E L1C L1V L2C NW3-V NW3-I, and she was born in Missouri. Bailie is a real socialite dog, and is not shy about approaching anyone! She adores meeting and greeting humans and dogs with her special “huggles”, making her the perfect ambassador for My GBGV Life. Bailie also assists in product reviews, and she is the official toy tester, but also enjoys sampling edible products.
Accomplishments:
- Puppy Kindergarten, 2013
- Obedience 1, 2014
- Obedience 2, 2014
- Modeling job, 2014
- BlogPaws Attendee, 2014
- K9 Nose Work® Foundation Courses 1-3, 2014
- K9 Nose Work®, Birch Odor Recognition Test, July 2014
- Passed AKC, CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test, July 2014
- Completed Beginner Tracking Course, November 1, 2014
- AKC Tracking Certification, January 2015
- K9 Nose Work®, Anise Odor Recognition Test, April 2015
- K9 Nose Work®, Clove Odor Recognition Test, April 2015
- BlogPaws attendee 2015
- AKC TD (Tracking Dog) Title, October 25, 2015
- K9 Nose Work® Element Specialty Trial, (L1V), Level 1 Vehicle Title April 3, 2016
- K9 Nose Work® Level 1 Trial, NW1 Title May 7, 2016
- Barn Hunt Instinct Title (RATI), June 25, 2016
- K9 Nose Work® Element Specialty Trial, (L1I), Level 1 Interior Title February 26, 2017
- K9 Nose Work® Element Specialty Trial, (L1C), Level 1 Container Title May 14, 2017
- K9 Nose Work® Element Specialty Trial, (L2C), Level 2 Container Title Sept. 17, 2017 (First GBGV to earn this title.)
- K9 Nose Work® Level 2 Trial, NW2 Title October 29, 2017
- K9 Nose Work® Element Specialty Trial, (L1E), Level 1 Exterior Title November 12, 2017
- Barn Hunt Novice Title (RATN), March 10, 2018 (First GBGV to earn this title)
- AKC Achiever Dog Certificate, March 10, 2018
- K9 Nose Work®NW3-V, Nose Work 3 Vehicle Title May 5, 2018 (first GBGV to earn a NW3-V Title)
- K9 Nose Work®NW3-I, Nose Work 3 Interior Title August 18, 2018 (first GBGV to earn a NW3-I Title)
- Barn Hunt Open Title (RATO), August 19, 2018
- AKC Scent Work Novice Container Title (SCN), October 7, 2018
- AKC Scent Work Novice Buried Title (SBN), October 7, 2018
- AKC Scent Work Novice Interior Title (SIN), November 10, 2018
- AKC Scent Work Novice Exterior Title (SEN), November 11, 2018
- AKC Scent Work Novice Overall Title (SWN), November 11, 2018
- Visited twenty one states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
Madison the GBGV – CTH – Chief Technology Hound & Toy Tester
Madison’s registered name is Ethos Intel Inside TD NAP NJP SCN SBN SIN SIA RATS CGC NW1 NW2. Madison comes from the same breeder as Bailie, but from different parents and was born in the “technology litter. Madison is the youngest member of our team but will be working as our CTH, Chief Technology Hound, along with doing a wide variety of toy and treat testing. She has some big paw prints to fill, but we are confident she can handle her duties.
Accomplishments:
- Puppy Einstein Graduate, December 13, 2016
- Obedience 1, April 11, 2017
- Passed AKC, CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test, April 11, 2017
- AKC Tracking Certification, April 18, 2017
- AKC TD (Tracking Dog) Title, May 7, 2017
- K9 Nose Work® Courses 1-3, 2017
- Barn Hunt Instinct Title (RATI), June 23, 2017
- K9 Nose Work® Foundation Courses 1-3, 2017
- K9 Nose Work®, Clove Odor Recognition Test, August 12, 2017
- K9 Nose Work®, Birch Odor Recognition Test, October 14, 2017
- K9 Nose Work®, Anise Odor Recognition Test, October 14, 2017
- Barn Hunt Novice Title (RATN), March 10, 2018
- AKC Achiever Dog Certificate, March 10, 2018
- Barn Hunt Open Title (RATO), June 23, 2018 (First GBGV to earn this title)
- K9 Nose Work® Level 1 Trial, NW1 Title July 15, 2018
- K9 Nose Work® Level 1 Trial, NW2 Title November 3, 2018
- AKC Agility Novice Jumpers With Weaves Preferred Title (NJP), October 14, 2018
- AKC Scent Work Novice Container Title (SCN), November 10, 2018
- AKC Scent Work Novice Buried Title (SBN), November 11, 2018
- AKC Scent Work Novice Interior Title (SIN), November 11, 2018
- AKC Scent Work Novice Interior Title (SIA), December 9, 2018
- Barn Hunt Senior Title (RATS), December 29, 2018 (First GBGV to earn this title)
- Visited eight states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Katie the Kuvasz -APT-Assistant Product Tester
Sadly, we lost our Katie ten days before her fourteenth birthday. We miss her dearly and don’t have the heart to remove her from our team yet. You can read my Mom’s tribute or my tribute to find out more about our amazing sister! We love you and miss you so much, Katie!
Katie’s registered name is Akira vom Eisgebirge, she was born in Germany. Katie assists in sampling edible items, and occasionally plays with toys under review. Katie is not a fan of the camera, so her role in the blog is limited.
Accomplishments:
- Proudly kicked out of agility school for being too disruptive, Germany 2003
- Puppy school, Germany 2005
- Visited five countries: Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, USA, and ten states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Cat Bro Bert – CBI, CPB – Chief Box Inspector, Chief Photo Bomber
Bert is a bit of a menace, I need to stay on his furry behind at all times to make sure his job is done right. He inspects all packages that arrive in a box at headquarters, and he seems to enjoy sticking his furry mug in photos where it doesn’t belong.
Accomplishments:
- None that we know of
Cat Sis Sophie – CBO – Chief Beauty Officer
Sophie is very lazy, spends 99% of her time lying around looking pretty. If we need something pretty and fluffy for a photo, she is our go to cat.
Accomplishments:
- None that we know of
My mom – CBP – Chief Blog Photographer
Mom does her best to capture everything I do on camera. She is constantly striving to improve her photographic abilities. A dog such as myself demands a good photographer.
Accomplishments:
- Humans have too many to list