Now this is a fun story! A Michigan dog has been credited with starting a business online! Well, we all know that dogs and cats are “tweeting”, and that many have their own blogs and websites, so it should come as no surprise that a furry friend would start a business! Here is the full story:
He’s not as famous as Marley from the book and movie, but Spanky may be unique in that he is credited with starting a dog toy business in Rochester Hills, Mich. Neighbors, friends and family have decided it’s a must to own one since seeing Spanky’s wholehearted endorsement.
Actually, it’s his beloved dog sitter who started the business after seeing how much Spanky and his dog pal Lily loved a toy they received earlier this year. Duncan Freeman is an entrepreneur, but he did not have to develop a business plan to sell the Flippy Flopper™ – a flying disc for dogs. Spanky wrote it for him.
Last winter while taking care of Spanky and Lily, Duncan noticed that both dogs loved a new toy they’d gotten. They were so crazy about it that Duncan turned the new craze into an Internet business called theflippyflopper.com.
From the moment Spanky and Lily first saw the Flippy Flopper it became a necessity. Spanky absolutely won’t go anywhere without it. Sometimes it just hangs from the side of his mouth. It’s a necessity to have at least two because, even when Spanky fetches one, he won’t put it down until he sees that there’s another one on its way in the air. The Flippy Flopper flies great and hovers very well in the air.
Spanky is a five-year-old male yellow Labrador Retriever with a lot of spunk and character, so he’s become the Flippy Flopper’s top salesman, or we should say salesdog. People who see him catch are very impressed with both Spanky and the Flippy Flopper. It’s great exercise and tires Spanky out daily.
Lily is a beautiful and serene 10-year-old female black Labrador Retriever that started acting like a puppy again when she got a hold of the Flippy Flopper. Anything Lily gets Spanky wants, so she doesn’t always get to hold it for long, even though both dogs now have multiple Flippy Floppers. She is salesdog number two, though, because she shows off the Flippy Flopper when she can.
The Flippy Flopper is an ideal toy for dogs, and people, too. It is soft on a dog’s mouth, lightweight, easy to carry around and it floats, which is great in warmer weather. It’s nice for those wintertime walks where it gently lands on snow and can be picked up easily by dogs or humans. Spanky just flips the Flippy Flopper up from the ground with his paw anytime he wants to pick it up and carry it around.
It’s absolutely a must-have, according to Spanky. Flippy Floppers come in a variety of bright colors and can be ordered in any quantity. An order of 10 or more comes with free shipping.
Your dog most likely will want a few and will love them as much as Spanky and Lily love theirs. They make a great holiday gift, too. What could be better under the tree? Just go to theflippyflopper.com and order for just $5.50. Or call 888-647-9571. Tell them Spanky sent you.
We haven’t had the chance to try a Flippy Flopper, but it does sound like a fun product for pets, doesn’t it?
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