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Max’s Word of the Day is 18. “OF”
It’ s not every day we get to work with a real-life hero! Max, an advocate for leader-dogs who spend their furry lives helping blind or visually impaired people live normal lives, is on a blog tour to raise money and awareness for his cause! His goal is to raise $40,000, be we all know he will surpass that.
Leader Dogs for the blind has trained over 13,500 dogs and people from 39 countries to use a leader dog.
Max is an award winning childrens book author who is dedicated to helping children manage similar experiences in their lives. Maximus, a.k.a “Max,” is an English Labrador who shares stories about his real life experiences from his point of view so children can relate too. You can purchase Max’s newest books, ask him questions, enter his contests, ask him for his paw-o-graph, shop, or share your own adventures at this website!
Max’s newly realeased book, “Dogs Work Too! From Max’s Point of View” once again follows the “adventures”of six-year old yellow English Labrador Retriever, Max, educating adults and children about how working dogs at Leader Dogs for the Blind “have everyday responsibilities, just like humans,” Majewski says. Max also has published a “Color With Max Activity and Coloring Book” sharing more adventures and activities for children.
You can also help out by voting for Max on The Telly Awards and casting a “THUMBS UP” vote. The competition starts on March 28th, 2011 and lasts for four weeks. (You can vote daily!)
“We excited to share our video as well the story about Leader Dogs for the Blind. We created the video so children and adults understand the true value of sight and sound. Your vote supports of our efforts but especially the efforts of staff members, volunteers, parents, teachers, family and friends who often go unrecognized. Give us a “Thumbs Up” vote as a symbol of support to in an effort to help those that who are visually impaired or Blind,” Majewski adds.
Since I do most of the posts around here, I thought I would give my dog, Chaac the Wonder-Dog, a chance to interview Max. He can flex his reporter-muscles!
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| Chaac |
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| Max, on the cover of his new book! |
(Chaac) Q: what’s it like to be a working dog?
(Max) A- Chaac, Let me tell you it is the most rewarding thing a story telling dog can do in the world. I am able to share the importance of reading, writing, and every day educational lessons to bring children and parents together in participation, as well the important value of caring and giving those in our community whom may be in need though promoting charitable fundraising efforts. Oh lets not forget the pup-a-razzi and photo shoots, the car rides to events, and the numerous petting that children and parents give me. Its the life!
Q: Do you get paid holidays?
Yes, because some of the times I have to travel in parades, and attend library function. My pay usually is dog treats and car rides, so I don’t mind.
Q: Are you in a union?
Well, I don’t work for the government like some of my police and fire dog buddies. I know there in a Union. I really haven’t been asked to join one.
Q: What is your favorite treat?
A. Peanut Butter Biscuit. But I have to watch out for those other dogs who are allergic. I make sure to tell them I eating one to protect their health.
Q. Well, how PC of you! Are you a dog food brand ambassador?
A. That is a great question. At this time we have not been officially asked. I do have a few brands I would be happy to represent, but at this time I am just waiting. Maybe I should hire you to be my agent!
Q Maybe you should! I work cheap 🙂 Where do you like to shop for your chew toys?
A. Silly the Pet Store!
Q: Max- did you not get your 22 hours of sleep today? Haha! So- did you do much research on your vet before deciding?
A. Of course I did! See I want to live long and be healthy so I made sure I received referrals, I took a tour of the facility and checked on their costs. I also reviewed each doctors credentials. My favorite doctor I like to visit is Dr. Julie because she often whispers in my ear and tells me how big a fan she is of my books. I actually have a picture of her in my coloring Activity book!
Q: That’s cool. My vet got rid of my worms when I was adopted- good guy! Does your person insist on making you take showers, too? GROSS!
A. Of course silly! Don’t you? I often take baths because I love swimming. Every time I jump into a pond or lake I take a bath. Also after long walks and car rides where I get hot and sticky. Oh, my brother tends to drool on me from time to time to you can also count those unexpected baths.
Q How do you feel about current leash laws in your state?
A. Interesting Question! I actually like the law in Michigan. Now my reason is that I love walks and just like children owners or parents all have different ways of raising. I have found a few times having to protect myself because an unruly dog wanted to come over and get my autograph. I prefer those well behaved dogs and owners who first ask over someone trying to tackle me. So, I am on a leash at all times except swimming or playing in my yard or at a dog park where its legal to be off the leash.
Q. Does your human have to clean up after you as well? (HAHAHA, and they think they own US!)
A. Actually I am very good about return my toys to my toy area. The only time I require a good clean up afterwards is when it is raining and I bring in mud from outside. Of course this is not my fault, but I feel bad because my father usually has to get the carpet cleaner out.
Q. Hey, Max, I think you missed my point on that one! LOL. Does your human get mad at you when you FINALLY get the squeekee out of the fuzzy toys? (Hello! That’s what I want it for!)
A. Actually I take all the fuzzy and the squeekee out and try to hide it before my parents remove it. I just don’t understand why I cannot chew it. Oh well. I usually chew to the point there is no more squeeking sound. Thats when they take it away from me.
Q. Humans. They never get it! Speaking of humans- those little humans- do they pull your tail, too? Mine pokes my eye sometimes when giving me treats…mmmmm, treats…..
Oh great question. See my parents are very good at explaining at my events how to properly pet me. NO tapping on the top of the head. That’s get annoying, just a nice rubbing on my shoulders and back. If it does happen I take a stare back at the child and shrug my shoulder then look at my parents. That usually is my sign to them to ask the child to stop.
Q. Have you figured out how to get the peanut butter out of the ball yet? (And can you tell me?)
Yes, I have. You have to Lick counter clock wise! Boy I enjoy when I get the ball with peanut butter. UMMMMMM!
Max- Wow! Those were great questions. Thanks for the interview. I hope you learned a lot about me. Thank you again for hosting the blog book tour for me.
Hugs and Licks:
Max!
Amy you are completely correct. A lot of Patience. But lets not forget the many great people also involved, breeder, the puppy raisers, the Leader Dogs for the Blind Staff, and the friends and families, individual and corporate donations, of all those that contribute and support the mission of Leader Dog for the Blind! TWO PAWS UP! STANDING OVATION FROM ME!
I love the interview. Max is great and very entertaining! Loved reading. I also love seeing Leader Dogs in Training… There is a lot of patience involved on both ends! Thank you Max for what you do!
Great interview, I think there is a budding reporter there!
Hello Katie, Ai mei, The Teacher’s Wife, One Momma Saving Money, Darcy, Closer to Lucy, and Grace.
This is Max and I am so glad to be here this evening and tomorrow. I am wagging my tail that you enjoyed the interview.
I enjoy telling stories and having children share their stories with me as well. That is great parents take there children to libraries and those library offers service where they can read with some of my friend reading/therapy dogs.
See Dogs don’t talk during a story, listen intently to understand what the child is reading and they are always there there for support and encouragement. Isn’t that a great mix!
Did you know:
More than 20 percent of adults read at or below a fifth-grade level – far below the level needed to earn a living wage.
Source: National Institute for Literacy
Keep those comments coming. I will be on all day tomorrow and will try and respond to all the great posts. Thank again for having us on your blog site.
Hugs and Licks:
Max!
Very original. I loved it.
So fun! Excellent interview.
Awww loved it! Just gave him the thumbs up vote too!
Loved it! And we thought alike.. I have an interview to share in a couple days. Shoulda had my cat do it…
(watching them try to get the PB is so fun lol)
Love it! What a cute interview. We take our kids to sit, stay, read at the library and they read to the working dogs/service dogs!
Cute interview!! I love how animals always seem to be the best help for kids!
Super cute how your dog just wanted that reported spotlight, lol. Big dog lovers on my part too 🙂 I have my little sibling watching all kids of doggy movies and books like these are next to come 🙂
HAHAH! I love the interview! I think we would definitely enjoy reading those books as we are dog lovers ourselves!