We all get positive reinforcement different ways. For Newton, positive reinforcement is time with the wand toy.
For Pierre, positive reinforcement is being allowed to help make the bed.
And for Ashton, positive reinforcement is definitely chicken.
Not THAT kind of chicken!
Giving Positive Reinforcement to Your Favorite Pet Bloggers
Wouldn’t it be awesome to be able to do something a little extra for the pet bloggers you enjoy reading every day? You may not be able to give Ashton a treat, but you can do something for your favorite bloggers by nominating them for the Nose-to-Nose Awards.
The Nose-to-Nose awards are really treasured in pet social media because they are awarded by a panel of judges who look at the quality of the content nominated. No one is going to ask you to stuff the ballot box for them for these awards, because they aren’t a popularity contest. They reward quality.
Can you think of a blogger who made you laugh, made you cry, or made you think? Maybe you want to nominate them for an award.
We have already started to nominate some of the bloggers whose worked moved us this past year, and there’s still time to nominate others before nominations close April 11.
What to Do
When you think of a blogger you want to nominate, go to the BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Award Nomination form and tell them about it!
On the form, you’ll choose what category to nominate the blog for. It might be a broad category like best cat blog or best dog blog, or it may be one of the more specific categories where they ask for the web address of the blog post of photo that you are nominating. There’s a BlogPaws blog post explaining the different categories in case the categories like Best Written Pet Blog Post and Best Pet Photo on a Blog need a little more clarification.
Here’s the other thing to know: It’s just like a secret ballot. No one will ever know you nominated them unless you tell them. So if you never told your favorite blogger how much you love their work, they still won’t know. So make sure you give them a high five sometime, even if you don’t tell them that you nominated them. Positive reinforcement doesn’t have to happen just through award nomination. A grateful comment, a retweet, a share, or even a thank you could brighten someone’s day any time, all year round.
A Few More Thoughts
Over the next week or so, a lot of bloggers are going to publish posts asking for nominations with links to suggested to nominate. I have already been asked when I will publish one. The answer is that this is the closest I will get.
I would be honored and touched if you nominated this blog for a Nose to Nose award. I know it takes time out of your busy day, and I appreciate your considering it. But before you do, please nominate another deserving blog first. I want to be sure that the positive reinforcement goes as far as possible.
Yes, Ashton, that includes getting some real chicken. It’s positive reinforcement from your friends!
We will check out the Nose to Nose awards. Just love your pictures.. You do have a wonderful blog.
What a lovely post! I love the idea of providing positive reinforcement and support to fellow bloggers. I think I might just nominate that picture of Pierre. His eyes are so beautiful and remind me of my cat Daisy, who passed away in 2008. They look very much alike.
Good luck! I think you have an awesome blog, and I hope you are a finalist!
we love helping our friends….and your blog is wonderful!!
Its tiring work, but its good to train the humans on the art of good manners. ;O)
Luvs,
Rose ~ the grown up Kitten
You’re one of our first stops each morning so you can be sure that you have our support!
We love you guys!
We come by your blog just about every day hoping to get some of your chicken!!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
I have LONG said that you should win Best Cat Blog………on my way to submit my nom!
can’t find the link to your BlogPaws Member Profile….just messaged you on Facebook, please send it to me……..thanks!!!
Just found it! If anyone needs it…here it is http://community.blogpaws.com/profile/SometimesCatsHerdYou?xg_source=profiles_memberList
Thank you, Caren! You’re so kind, and I appreciate your doing the sleuth work to track down my BlogPaws member profile while I was at the day job today!
We will have mom look into all these nominations tonight. For sure we enjoyed your blog content and adore the cast of characters here. You also take the most beautiful photos.
Emma and Buster
Newton I say paws up to you today! Great post
Hugs madi your bfff
Your blog is one of our favorite ! We love your idea of positive reinforcement ! Purrs
noe oh fence guys; but we gotta go with pierre on thiz one; he iz BURD LEZZ !!!!
& we will bee happee ta nominate yur blog & will due sew….rite now !~! 🙂 ♥♥♥
You do such great work providing terrific content and photos! WE wish you great luck and hope you win some of those awards.
Me and my mum have been nominating our favourite blogs, and your is one we always make a point of visiting, even though we don’t comment every time. (We do comment most times though).
Positive reinforcement is a good thing. I love your blog, I have already done a lot of nominating, but I will see what I have left to vote for.
Mom has been busy nominating. It doesn’t take too much time if you just do a few each day. She did ask readers to nominate her. It’s good that bloggers can nominate themselves as well. We know you’ll get at least one nomination.Just saying. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
We will check this Nose to Nose out. You have a very informative blog.
I like outside time and pettins for positive reinforcement.
Thank you. I didn’t know about this. I love the way you framed this around positive reinforcement. You have a lot of thoughtful posts and also fun posts and your photos are amazing (provoking envy!). I need to go visit the awards site.I hope you receive a lot of nominations!
We are positive your blog rocks!
Can you believe I axed not to be nominated and lots of people went and did it anyway just to spite me. MOL! You have a great post and we appreciate all your insights and beautiful pics.
Goodness, is it that time again. I completely forgot but will get my noms out. You deserve one!