Celebrating a life lived well with dogs.
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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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?
Add a little sparkle to the holidays with this heart-warming trinket. Each sterling silver or 14K gold pendent features your dog’s very own paw or nose print, thus creating a piece of jewelery that is both chic to wear and sentimental. These delicate designs are truly a gem that any dog-lover or pet parent will treasure forever! Available through Cherished Sentiments on Etsy!
Happy Halloween! Last weekend Pawsh packed up and headed to Ottawa’s ‘Howl-o-ween Pugstock’ show, a wonderful fundraiser for and hosted by Under My Wing Pug Rescue. We ran a little photo booth, capturing sweet portraits of all the pug visitors and other furry friends! It was a delightful day and it was such a joy to meet so many adorable dogs and their lovely pet parents! Here are few of the portrait results…
How I wanted to bring all the canine visitors home with me! Thank you for hosting such a wonderful event Under My Wing Pug Rescue! And thank you everyone who dropped by! For ALL the pug and dog portraits, hop on over to our Pugstock Facebook Album!