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PAWSH NO.9 SPRING 2014 COVER

Pawsh-Spring-2014-CoverA bit of bad news friends — Pawsh No. 9 will not be available until this Friday, March 21st (the first day of spring). We want it to be as perfect as possible, so opted to spend a few extra days making sure every little detail is spot on!

In the meantime, however, here is the new cover! Our cover pup, Cohen, looks like she is crooning with glee at the prospect of warm weather. This shot makes me want to sip wine on a warm patio and listen to live jazz all night long.

Away I go now to wrap up this new issue! Thanks so much for your patience and understanding — I hope you are still excited to read it! xo

TORONTO PET PHOTOGRAPHER | SPRING 2014 MINI SESSIONS

Pawsh-Studio-Spring-Mini-Sessions-2On March 9th 2014, Pawsh Studio will be hosting ‘Spring Mini Sessions’ in Toronto. These quirky yet stylish pet portraits are designed to highlight the many fresh facial expressions of your dog in a timeless, yet contemporary style.

We’ve all had a very long, chilly winter this year, so I thought this would be a fun, bright way to celebrate the upcoming change of seasons! Spring certainly cannot get here fast enough!

INCLUDES

  • one dog per session (no props)
  • 20-25 minutes of studio shoot time
  • 6 proofs | 3 final, low-res photos | $10 print credit to use towards luxury prints
  • ONLY $65! (plus HST)
  • white or spring coloured background
  • canvases & prints available a la carte

*these mini sessions may not be used for commercial purposes. Only dogs with dog manners please.

All mini sessions will be photographed in the cosy comfort of Pawsh’s own studio. This is a professional working studio space. However, no flash is used so as not to startle pets and the main concern is always the well-being of the animal. Every photo session is relaxed and designed to be comfortable for the dogs.

HOW TO BOOK A SPRING MINI SESSION
Simply email me at [email protected] with “Spring Mini Session” in the subject line! Easy peasy!

This is a limited space, discounted event booked on a first come, first serve basis and spaces are already filling up, as Pawsh Newsletter Subscribers received advanced notice (Sign up for our newsletter here if you would like advanced notice about Pawsh Studio promotions!)

Let’s celebrate the wonderful upcoming season of spring, shall we? I for one cannot wait!

DOG TREAT RECIPE: PEANUT BUTTER POPPERS!

No-Bake-Dog-treat-recipe-Pawsh-MagazineTeach your dog good habits by rewarding them with these easy, ooey-gooey 3-ingredient Peanut Butter Poppers! They’re a breeze to make and will be gobbled up in no time at all! Be warned, these tasty morsels are a little messy to make, but their no-bake composition totally makes up for it1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup natural stovetop popcorn
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • a 1/2 tsp of all natural honey (optional)


Directions

1.  Pop popcorn in oil on stovetop and combine ingredients until popcorn is fully coated.

WHY POPCORN IS GOOD FOR DOGS

2.  Use a tablespoon to gently ball into small little clusters on wax paper. Don’t worry if the kernels get crushed. Add a touch of honey if your peanut butter isn’t sticky enough to hold everything together.

3.  Allow to set and serve (after good doggie behaviour, of course!)

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DOG TRAINING TIPS: HOW TO TEACH DOGS GOOD LEASH MANNERS

Pawsh-Magazine-Dog-leash-mannersTaking your dog for a walk seems like a no-brainer — it’s a good thing to do. But did you know that teaching your dog to walk nicely on a leash benefits them physically, mentally and emotionally? Here’s the scoop…Pawsh-magazine-dog-leash-manners-2 Physical benefits of dog leash manners
The physical benefits of indulging in a lovely leashed walk are pretty straight forward; your dog gets to go out and about in the world in a safe manner, they burn some calories, they sniff a few intriguing smells and their little bodies get a workout.

Walking politely on a leash, however, also keeps your dog safe. If a dog is pulling wildly on leash, he runs the risk of injuring his neck or spine, eating things he shouldn’t off the street before you can get to him, tangling up other pedestrians and potentially getting stepped on. Not to mention as well that dogs who bolt like crazy to the end of their leashes and pull forcefully can run a higher risk of darting off a sidewalk and into a busy street.

All of these, of course, are very dangerous behaviours. Thus, teaching your dog to walk politely on a leash is overall better for their well-being.
Pawsh-Magazine-Dog-Leash-Manners-3 Pawsh-Magazine-dog-leash-manners-4Mental benefits of dog leash manners
Walking nicely on a leash takes a lot of training for a dog to master, which means this exercise requires a great deal of focus. Essentially, it is a regular workout for their doggy brains! Learning how to sit at crosswalks before proceeding, keeping to their walkers’ side and not straining on the leash requires that your dog pay close attention and practice their command recalls. In other words, leash manners provide a mental workout!

Being out for a leashed walk also offers regular socializing opportunities for your pupster, which is another important aspect of mental well being for them.
Pawsh-magazine-dog-leash-manners-5Emotional benefits of dog leash manners
Walking with your dog is a wonderful bonding activity for you and your canine sidekick. Dogs crave leadership and teaching your dog how to walk politely on their leash with you helps to establish a loving hierarchy between dog and person that your dog will look up to. This activity teaches respect and good manners.

Walking your dog regularly on leash also creates more time that you can spend together, thus naturally improving your relationship. Pawsh-magazine-dog-leash-manners-6While you are bound to get a little tangled from time to time while teaching your dog to walk nicely on a leash, the physical, mental and emotional benefits of good leash manners are more than worth the training time.

{Huge thanks to my incredible friend and talented artist Tonya Pet Photography for photographing this vibrant installment of the “Pet Wellness” column. Be sure to visit her fantastic website for all sorts of other fun pet shoots!}

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