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The search is on CBS to find the Greatest American Dog. It’s a show Daune calls “this summer’s guilty pleasure.” Laura Nativo is a Hollywood producer who seems to have it all, Preston is her Pomeranian “son” with attitude. But, they were evicted from the show last week, and Daune asks Laura about the way the competition is playing out. Laura tells all about the show-mance with Travis, which trainers are too intense, and who she and Preston will continue to have a relationship outside the house.
Why DID Travis stand up for Beth Joy and Bella Starlet?? Laura knows, and so will you!

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Contestants From ‘Greatest American Dog’
July 4, 2008 - 11:07 am 

STUDIO CITY, Calif. (CBS) ― Roll over, “Big Brother!” CBS is again throwing reality show contestants under one woof, um, roof rather, in a fierce competition for $250,000, but this time it’s 12 quirky dog owners and their precious pooches being challenged. How will the two- and four-legged contestants get along with each other while competing for all those bones? Find out on July 10 at 8 p.m. when “Greatest American Dog,” debuts on CBS 2. 

But for now, let’s introduce you to some of the contenders! I was fortunate enough to interview some of them on our lot here in Studio City and Winnie, our station’s guide dog-in-training, even exchanged barks and a few sniffs with them. 

From Elvis, a fun-loving (and spoiled rotten) Parson Russell Terrier from New York City that just had a $10,000 “Bark Mitzvah,” to Tillman, a skateboarding English Bulldog that could give Tony Hawk a run for his money, these truly are some of America’s greatest dogs. 

I’ve been instant messaging Winnie in the promo department from the newsroom and here’s what we think: 

GUIDEDOG29: What a crazy news day… I need a break. Who do you think is going to win?

JENNCBS2: I liked everyone we met, Winnie. It’s hard to say, but I doubt everyone is going to get along in such close quarters, seeing as how they are all SO different. 

GUIDEDOG29: Obvie! There is definitely going to be some doggie drama. I really liked Preston and his mommy, Laura. She’s so pretty and smart. And I think Preston and I could be really good friends. 

Read the rest of Winnie’s thoughts here!

To watch the video interview:

CBS - Interview with Jenn McBride