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The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to bring you the latest edition in our Pet-sonality Profile column, in association with Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
In this regular fun feature, we discover more about travel retail pet-sonalities, their back stories, traits and habits, as well as offering some insights into their owners. Each pet-sonality is also painted digitally by pets and equine artist Sami Moodie.
In this edition we meet Proximo Global Travel Retail Regional Director Asia Pacific/Subcontinent Aaron Lay and his fun-filled food-loving dogs Emmett and Lenny.
Names + nicknames: Emmett is also known as Snoop, Snoopy, Pupper, Emmett von Beaglehausen and, last but not least, the Big Oaf. Lenny answers to Len, Leonard, Leonardo, Big Potato, Sos, Sossy and Wormhound.
Breeds: Emmett is a Beagle and Lenny is a Dachshund – Mini allegedly.
How old? Emmett has just turned four and Lenny is 11.
How did you meet? Emmett leapt into my arms at the breeder’s house. Lenny was originally my mother’s pet. My wife Astrid and I now look after him in his senior years. He’s down a few kilos and enjoying life.
Love at first sight? Absolutely for both. As I mentioned, Emmett just bounded into my arms and, well, there are not many things cuter than mini ‘sausage’ dogs.
Quirky habits? Emmett barks at large dogs like Wolfhounds, German Shepherds or Boxers but backs away from yappy small dogs, Pomeranians, Pugs and the likes.
Lenny has a penchant for aggressive requests for pats and attention. He’ll use his hunting bred sharp nose to force your hand to him for pats. His rather cute howling is reserved for passing emergency services sirens.
Funniest and/or nicest moment? Emmett’s habit of endless nooking [a self-soothing behaviour where the dog will suckle on a blanket or a soft toy without destroying it] and snuggling to be right next to us is always nice and Lenny has the most charismatic and loving eyes. Seems they are never far away.
Favourite trick? And treat? Well, Emmett has stop, heel, roll and shake hands all mastered. His favourite treat is discarded roadside KFC chicken. If it’s in the suburb he will sniff it out.
Lenny’s a senior ‘pupizen’, so not many tricks now. However, he can sit on command, but only on carpet. Hard surfaces a no-no for Lenny’s tooshie.
Social media account? Emmett is definitely an off-grid beagle, no socials. And Lenny is a Boomer in dog years, so no.
If Emmett and Lenny could talk what would their first words be? The answer is the same for both here: “I’m hungry” (for me as well probably).
Favourite airport/airline? Emmett hasn’t flown yet. He likes riding in the car so I believe he would really take to flying. Not much travel for ol’ Lenny. Most trips are to the vet so he’s always rather sus!
Anything else we should know?
Emmett loves an afternoon ‘zoomie’ in the living room, accompanied by wolf-like howls. He’s definitely the Batman while Lenny is the trusty Robin sidekick.
Having said that, Lenny is the more aggressive of the hound duo at our place. If he sees anything on a walk, he transforms from hound to patriot missile and is off in a flash to the target. 
Click here for our introductory story on the Duty Free Unleashed partnership with Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The independent vodka brand from Austin, Texas has had a close connection with the welfare of dogs since its founding by Bert ‘Tito’ Beveridge in 1997.
The company has always been committed to rescuing and protecting the animals that have come into the lives of its people, and has even created a programme, Vodka for Dog People, to help that come to life.
Note: Through this new column, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and The Moodie Davitt Report are partnering to promote the work of brokenbiscuits.org, a disabled animal charity. As the world’s first disabled animal centre, its work includes:
- Providing equipment to families
- Offering homes to paraplegic, deaf, blind and disabled animals
- An education programme of visiting schools and universities
- Working alongside rescue centre, rehabbers and veterinary professionals
- Caring for stray and surrendered disabled animals
To support the work of Broken Biscuits, you can donate via this link or find out more via the youtube channel.
Previously on Pet-sonality Profile
Meet Duke and Lindsay Hitzeroth
Meet Barry Geoghegan, Milly and Jess
Meet Julio Cesar Magaña Ortiz and Hope
Meet Pauline Prescott’s Daisy and Digger
Meet Jeff Bond and his four-legged friends
Meet Bronwyn Clementson and Harvey
Meet Sinéad El Sibai and Guinness
Meet Alex Thompson and Chester
Meet Jilly Brocklebank and Sadie
Maitreyi Karanth’s Shaggy (and Demi) dog story
Meet Tankred Stachelhaus and Pepina
Meet Denz van der List and Jazz
