There are no words to describe how much I love dogs and animals. There really aren’t! And every time I read a report about animal neglect or hear about the horrific conditions that so many lovely dogs and animals have to endure every day all over the world, my heart collapses. I feel crushed and hopelessly ineffectual because often times animal welfare issues seem too big for one person to take on and solve alone. (more…)
Toronto pet magazine
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?
DOG FRIENDLY HOME DECOR: WAGGO HOME GIVEAWAY
Here at Pawsh we have a saying, “Home is where the dog is!” Now you can make your home decor a little more dog-friendly and stylish thanks to the new exciting launch of Waggo Home. This wonderful company that formally specialized in chic dog products has now opened its shop to dotty plates, fluffy pillows, cosy throws and elegant kitchenwares too!
Here are a few of our personal favourite pieces that are guaranteed to brighten up your home!
1. Cosy Up Chevron Blankets
2. Dipped Cereal Bowl Cherry
3. Dipped Cereal Bowl Navy
4. Colour Edged Cutting Boards
5. Vintage Grey Cream Dot to Trot Blanket
6. Mini Check and Dot Pillows
7. Holiday Dog Bowl Holiday Gift Set
8. Lotta Spot Dinner Plate Cherry
9. Lotta Spot Dinner Plate Navy
LET’S CELEBRATE!
We’re giving away a $50 Waggo Home Giftcard today to celebrate the arrival of these fantastic new products! One lucky winner will get the shop the new collection!
HOW TO ENTER
1. Visit Waggo Home’s website and take a look at the new collection!
2. Leave a comment on this blog post telling us which product you like the most and why!
The winner will be drawn at random and announced first thing Monday morning! Enjoy the decorating eye candy everyone!
STYLISH DOG BOWLS: WAGGO POLKA DOT DOG BOWL
The recent addition of Lucy to my family has brought about a few additional changes too, including a brand new Waggo Specktacular Polka Dot Dog Bowl (don’t you adore the pun?!) Here’s how this dotty dog dinner dish measures up!
The Waggo Dog Bowl is FDA approved and dishwasher safe, which many of you know is extremely important to me! Its bold design really ‘pops’ in the kitchen and adds a playful element to the home. 
Although this review shows off the kibble capacity of this lovely dish (4 cups for the medium size), I actually use mine for the pups’ water. The water bowl I originally had for just Rory was drying up too quickly with two little fur monsters guzzling gallons of H20 after every playtime.
Fortunately the Specktacular Polka Dot Dog Bowl quenches my desire for style and the dogs’ thirst at the same time! The 100% ceramic bowl is heavy weighted as well, which means Rory and Lucy can’t knock it over — a habit Lucy developed with our old dog dish.
While I am personally obsessed with anything and everything polka dotted, Waggo’s delicious dog bowl designs offer a great deal of diversity. There is something for everyone and for practically every decor style! Take a peek!
Which design would best suit your dog’s personality? Whether you’re searching for whimsy or a distinguished splash of colour, these gorgeous ceramic creations offer fun and function, especially when displayed in pairs.
1. Seeing Stars Ceramic Dog Bowl
2. Stripey Soiree Ceramic Dog Bowl
3. Specktacular Polka Dot Dog Bowl
4. Splatter Dog Bowl
5. Table Time Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Whatever you choose, the final product will be delightfully drool-worthy and the dogs will love them!
Hop on over to Waggo’s website and take a look around. I am sure you will find something that will make you smile and add a healthy helping of style to your dog’s everyday life!
{Photography by Pawsh Studio}