Gold Coast Speed Daters Falling Head Over Heels For Puppy Love

[Boronia]

Sounds a good idea :D

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/falling-head-over-heels-for-puppy-love/story-e6freoof-1226322353392

WANT to use those puppy dog eyes to collar a new best friend?

A new speed-dating concept on the Gold Coast will use pooches as props to help break the ice between its potential paramours.

The doggy date day is aimed at singles who may have been barking up the wrong tree when it comes to finding love. They will be invited to bring their dogs to a local park and spend six minutes at a time chatting to members of the opposite sex.

"The fun catch is that you will only be able to talk about your dog, not yourself," said Lyn Paul, of dating agency Fast Match Gold Coast.

"You will actually be given your dog's name for the day to encourage you to stay on message. The aim is to bring like-minded people together over a shared interest - in this case a love of dogs. Hopefully, they might end up walking their pets together permanently."

Ms Paul, who has just launched a franchise of the national Fast Match agency on the Glitter Strip, said she came up with the "Must Love Dogs" matchmaking concept for June because dating could be so daunting.

Book-keeper Kendell Walsh, 40, said she was looking forward to the day with her Maltese cross, Princess.

"If you're meeting someone else who likes dogs, you know you've got at least one thing in common," Ms Walsh said.

Ms Paul said she planned to have monthly themed events.

Edited April 9, 2012 by Boronia

[Alkhe]

If I wasn't in a relationship with someone as into my dog as I am, I would totally do this!!