As a leading digital marketing agency, there’s one question we get asked more than most here at Upperdog: how are you so good at what you do? Well, not really*, but it’s nice to pretend. In any case, we’ll still tell anyone who’ll listen: it all comes down to hard work, bold strategies, and an occasional moment of creative genius.
And belly rubs. And treats. And lunchtime walkies full of puddles to splash in. And squirrels to chase and bushes to get our leads tangled round and sand to rifle through and lunches to eat when we don’t think anyone’s looking and even if they are looking, we’ll try to eat it anyway…
Because, let’s face it, there are times when humans are only good for so much. Sometimes, you just need to hand it over to the pooches!
Say hello to all the office dogs who make up Upperdog.
Nala
What’s your name, and what breed are you?
I’m Nala, and I’m a Double Doodle.
How old are you?
I’m only 10 months old… which makes me not even 7 to you humans!
What’s your favourite thing to do when not in the office?
I LOVE to meet other doggos, so much so I don’t listen to mum when she calls after me because I’m having too much fun playing! I also love rolling onto my back to have my belly rubbed.
What’s your role in the Upperdog team?
The Office Teddy Bear-Mimic… I’m just as soft and cuddly as a teddy bear!
Do you have a special trick or talent?
I can high five (for treats of course).
Who is your best friend in the office?
Lupin – we met at the beach, rolled around and chased each other and ever since, I think he is my best friend.
What’s your favourite spot in the office?
Right by my dog mum’s feet, or Zhara’s office (the chief treat giver!).
Rocket
What’s your name, and what breed are you?
Rocket and I’m a Heinz 57 mixed breed. I look a bit like a hyena but I’m not scary.
How old are you (in dog years and human years)?
3 in dog years and 21 in human years I think. My maths is a bit ropey.
What’s your favourite thing to do when not in the office?
Sleep and bark at squirrels in my garden through the window.
What’s your role in the Upperdog team?
Chief Squirrel Chaser.
Do you have a special trick or talent?
I have a bit of an underbite so my tongue always pokes out a bit. It gets longer the more tired I am… Zzzz
Who is your best friend in the office?
Zhara as she’s the only one who can match my zoomies.
What’s your favourite spot in the office?
Lazing by the door (to watch the squirrels) but not too far from my mum so I can protect her.
If you could take over Upperdog for the day, what would you do?
Sign all doggies up to Butternut Box as it tastes delicious and set up a ‘Say no to cats’ social media campaign.
Milo
What’s your name, and what breed are you?
I’m Milo, and I’m a brown & white cockapoo.
How old are you (in years and human years)?
I’m 3 ½ years old… that’s about 31 years to you human.
What’s your favourite thing to do when not in the office?
Stealing other dogs’ balls in the park, in the hope that they’ll chase me! That or snoozing (I do like a nap!), getting my belly rubbed, and generally being made a fuss of.
What’s your role in the Upperdog team?
I have a couple… Chief Ball Stealer… Senior Snoozing Director…
Do you have a special trick or talent?
I give pretty good high-fives to my human friends.
Who is your best friend in the office?
I’ve not met any other dogs in the office yet… so I’ll stick with my human, Angie.
What’s your favourite spot in the office?
A comfy spot under a desk as close to my human, Angie, as possible.
If you could take over Upperdog for the day, what would you do?
Introduce a free doggy snack station (well, the humans have one) and insist that we play ball games every hour. After which I’ll need a good snooze and a belly rub!
Lupin
What’s your name, and what breed are you?
I’m Lupin, AKA Professor, Wolf, Flower, French Master Thief… the list goes on. I’m a Sproker (Springer/cocker spaniel).
How old are you (in dog years and human years)?
I’m one and a half in human years, which makes 22 in dog years.
What’s your favourite thing to do when not in the office?
Ball is life. Plus protecting my mum from any intruders.
What’s your role in the Upperdog team?
Junior Pawject Manager. I greet everyone with my famous butt-wiggle and bring them a toy so that they have a great day.
Do you have a special trick or talent?
I can wave goodbye. I also once caught a mouse outside the office. You’re welcome everyone.
Who is your best friend in the office?
Tough one. Obviously my mum but after her Zhara because she give me treaties and also Ellie (Ruben’s mum) is the best.
What’s your favourite spot in the office?
Wherever my mum is… also the bin under Zhara’s desk has the best treats.
If you could take over Upperdog for the day, what would you do?
Schedule everyone for Lupin time and make everyone go to the garden to play ball.
Ruben
What’s your name, and what breed are you?
Ruben, I’m a Cockador (half lab, half cocker spaniel).
How old are you?
4 years old. My mum tells me I’m going to live forever.
What’s your favourite thing to do when not in the office?
Go to the pub as dad will share his Guinness, or hear mum say “do you want to go in the van?” – it means we’re going on an adventure and lots of walks!
What’s your role in the Upperdog team?
I’m part of the welcome committee.
Do you have a special trick or talent?
I take my mum’s socks off at the end of each day.
Who is your best friend in the office?
Kelly, she’s my second mum.
What’s your favourite spot in the office?
Under my mum’s desk.
If you could take over Upperdog for the day, what would you do?
Fill the snack trolley with delicious treats, treats for humans are gross.
Moose
What’s your name, and what breed are you?
I’m Moose, and I’m a Miniature Dachshund.
How old are you?
I’m only 3 years old, which makes me 21 to you humans!
What’s your favourite thing to do when not in the office?
I love playing with my sister Mimi and getting my belly rubbed. My favourite thing to do is go paddle boarding and “catch” seaweed.
What’s your role in the Upperdog team?
Senior Napping Executive.
Do you have a special trick or talent?
I can pray dead for any treats! Can be done super dramatically for the right treats!
Who is your best friend in the office?
Mavis – we met on my first day and she showed me around and had lots of fun!
What’s your favourite spot in the office?
Right in the middle of the room which is great for people watching or by my dog-mums’ feet!
Ash
What’s your name, and what breed are you?
I’m Ash Tray, the Border Terrier.
How old are you?
2 in human years – that’s 12.5 in dog years!
What’s your favourite thing to do when not in the office?
Playing with my newest friend, Maverick the Bernese Mountain Dog! He’s only little, so he hasn’t made it into the office yet.
What’s your role in the Upperdog team?
Barketing Strategist.
Do you have a special trick or talent?
Agility!
Who is your best friend in the office?
My human, Ella.
What’s your favourite spot in the office?
I’d say Ella’s desk – definitely the best spot for treats and head rubs.
*The number one question we’re really asked is probably what individual marketing services we offer. But that wouldn’t help us introduce this blog, would it? Still, if you do want to know all about our digital marketing services, we suppose we can answer that too… it’s just less fun when there aren’t pictures of dogs involved. Find a bunch of info on all our services here – and if you want to know more, just get in touch!
