We all want to treat our pets to the very best care, goodies and fun, but sometimes (especially in this economy) pet owners need to be mindful of budgets. Here are five easy ways to spoil your dog without breaking the bank or sacrificing goodies! (more…)
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DOG WELLNESS: 7 COMMON WINTER DOG AILMENTS TO AVOID
When the mercury dips below zero and the world becomes hidden beneath a blanket of snow it is not uncommon for the sniffles and sneezes to find their way into our homes. But did you know that our dogs are also susceptible to winter ailments?
Dr. Aleksandra of Queen West Animal Hospital in Toronto reveals the top winter dangers to watch out for – and how to avoid them.
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DOG TRAINING TIPS: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR DOG BARKS
Have you ever been annoyed because your dog barks — and barks and barks and barks? It’s a question most pet parents would answer ‘yes’ to (including myself!) No matter how much we train a dog not to bark there will always be those occasions when they yip and yap away. However, I’ve discovered a new way to approach this matter…
Instead of scolding your furry friend when they bark at the mailman, the garbage truck or someone at the door, tell your dog “Thank you.” Actually say thank you out loud and then redirect your little minions to their bed for a cookie.
The reason is this; if you raise your voice at a dog who is barking, the dog picks up on that energy and interprets that extra sound as ‘Well everyone is on alert now! Yay!’ By saying thank you instead, you keep your energy calm and composed which translates better to redirecting a dog’s attention.
Remember a dog barks to raise awareness of what they perceive to be a danger to the group. So acknowledge their bark as a positive thing and literally thank them for their safety tip. I’ve been doing this lately with Rory and Lucy and it is proving to be a great training tactic!
PAWSH PERK: What does a dog’s bark really mean?
TORONTO DOG PHOTOGRAPHER: SILLY PUP PORTRAIT OUTTAKES
In the last issue of Pawsh Magazine, “The Career Issue,” we ran a photo editorial titled Out of the Shadows (page 62 if you’re interested!) With every photoshoot for the magazine the hardest part is choosing the final images that make the cut for actual publication. It is a decision often agonized over! So I thought it would be fun to share some of the magazine’s shoot outtakes. Here are a few extras from this particular piece.
As I said, this was a really tricky editorial to narrow down to a handful of images! These guys were so much fun to work with!
