The notoriously media-shy Dozer opens up!

Dozer, the last time you gave an interview wasback in 2020.

I feel privileged that you agreed to talk to me.

Interview with Dozer 2022

Cover photo taken byRob Palmer, one of Australia’s best photographers, withEmma Knowles, genius food stylist / dog handler!

Its been quite a year for you!

Did you ever imagine all this would happen to you?

Is that the stuff your fish and chips comes wrapped in?

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And wait I was on TV?

I didnt know that!

Well, yes Dozer.

Nagi and Dozer on Studio 10 Channel 10 cookbook publicity tour

You were on TV a number of times.

Like Studio 10, in the photo below.

I really was on TV.

Nagi and Dozer on Studio 10 Channel 10 cookbook publicity tour

And that chef hat- its so pro!

Errr, yes Dozer.

Its a chef hat I had made especially for you.

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(Its not made of paper.)

So, 2022 was the year of thecookbook.

A great opportunity for you to showcase your taste-testing skills.

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I heard you gave everything a 10!

Though Im not gonna lie.

Once the kale had dressing on it, I scoffed it down, and it was a 10/10.

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(It wasDevour Maple Sweet Potato Kale Salad.

Bigthumbs uppaws up from me and I dont even like kale!)

I also heard you also helped your mum choose the cover page.

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Cover photo taken byRob Palmer, one of Australia’s best photographers, withEmma Knowles, genius food stylist / dog handler!

She got the message.

So you approved of the final cover design?

Well, of course.

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I mean, you dont think I understood exactly what was required of me?

Of course I did.

But why give it to them in the first shot?

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The more shots required, the more chicken I got!

What the…!!!

You cheeky dog!!!

Dozer at Kinokuniya book tour event

I suppose thats the game you played with ALL the shots of you in the cookbook!!

I cant believe its taken you THIS long to figure it out.

I only stopped mucking up when I got full.

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You really will do anything for a treat, wont you??

Im pretty impressed though, Dozer.

Didnt know you were that cunning.

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Is this the face of a cunning dog, I ask you?

That is the face that gets anything your heart desires.

Well, weve all got our strengths I suppose…..

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Were you disappointed you werent able to go to the interstate cookbook publicity events?

Well yes, of course.

There wasclearlygreat demand for me.

Post of Dozer on dog poo garbage bin

Did you know there were people who turned up at Sydney book signing events just to see me?

They didnt care about you.

They didnt even want a photo with you or your autograph in the book!

Nagi Dozer lightwave Big W book singing Warringah Mall

They just wanted a selfie with ME!!

Ha ha yes, I did hear about that!

I didnt hear that someone tried to steal me, but Im not surprised.

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Dozer (left) with his girlfriend Jarrah (right) giving me a slobbery kiss!

I mean, look at me.

I look sooo cute.

Though I wouldve liked a little more volume on my chest fur.

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Next time, I need a blow-dry.

Chest puffs out Yes!

Seeing that poster of myself at the dog park.

Dozer Studio 10

Out there on public display for everyone to see.

Never thought Id be a model like that!!!

Wait are you talking about THIS poster of you??

Dozer Studio 10

Well yes, thats the photo.

Errr…. OK sure Dozer.

Something to be proud of.

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But Im sharing the limelight, arent I?

Youre taking up half the space.

And its in a shopping centre.

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None of my doggie friends saw it.

So whats the point?

OK….. well, lets move on.

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This is clearly something were not going to agree on.

Many people have asked, do you have a special someone in your life?

Her name is Jarrah and weve known each other since we were puppies.

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She belongs to one of my mums close friends.

Shes svelte and smart, and loves my mum.

We have a blast whenever were together!

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Yaaay, he finally turned around for a photo!

What do you think your mum is most proud of you achieving in 2022?

Not doing a pee at any of the indoor cookbook events.

Theres rumours that you started to get some attitude towards the end of the cookbook publicity tour.

Defensively It was a long day!

It was a slippery floor!

I am not a spring chicken anymore.

Im 10 that makes me a senior citizen!

Gimme a break.

Youve done very well.

There were some long days and the schedule was pretty tight.

Did you get tired of all the attention and photo requests by the end?

Im not going to lie, it was tough, Im not used to being the centre of attention.

But I dug deep to do my mum proud and did my best to look great in every photo.

Defensively People have told me they love my bushy tail!

Thought Id try something different!

Your bushy tail is adorable, Ill give you that.

Well, thank you very much for your time Dozer!

Its beenwonderfulinsightful hearing about Life of Dozer 2022 firsthand from you.

A letter to you

Dear reader,

2022 was all about the making of thecookbook.

For me personally, it has been a year of unprecedented highs and challenges.

Making what turned out to be a best-seller cookbook does not come without sacrifices, thats for sure.

Experiences I never imagined like meeting so many readers in person, in actualreal life(!!

), rather than just likes on an Instagram post and messages on this website.

That was so special and will always remain as one of the most rewarding things about making a cookbook.

Im grateful and know how fortunate I am for everything that has happened.

But Im also fully aware that none of this would have happened without you.

Did you know that?

And you make me love what I do.

Happy New Year!!

You think 2022 was delicious??

Just wait until you see whats coming in 2023!!!

Lots of love and big hugs,

Nagi & Dozer xx