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Is the dog in charge? Maybe, but that doesn’t mean there’s a dominance issue. BY TEOTI ANDERSON
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Like Owner, Like Dog? Does your personality influence your dog's? Does a dog's personality change over time? A new study digs deep to answer these questions.
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Tales From A Dog Trainer Dog trainer Tom Shelby shares a lifetime of lessons and stories, from P.I.-inspired sleuthing to quick fixes for common problem behaviours. Muttville How a senior dog rescue is changing the lives of senior dogs.
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CBD & Your Dog All you need to know about how CBD (aka cannabidiol, a safe, non-toxic compound found in cannabis) can help your dog.
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Work With Dogs Considering a career change or looking to make some extra scratch? These four jobs allow you to turn your love of dogs into a livelihood or a side hustle. The Terrible Teens: Behaviour Changes in Adolescent Dogs Why your eight-month-old dog is suddenly being a brat.
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Bow Vows: Dogs in Weddings Considering including your dog in your wedding? These couples prove it’s a winning—and darn cute!—idea.
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Home is Where The Dog Is Refresh your living space with these terrific dog-inspired finds for the home.
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Toyyyyyyyyys! The best toys to exercise your dog’s body and brain.
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Lesson in Love A Spanish speaking, four-footed therapist brings joy to children in desperate situations.
Must-Have Dog Gear Essential summer gear for dogs and their people.
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Look What We Found We tried it! The Modern Dog team’s current faves, finds, and obsessions.
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5 Fun Sports For Dogs Get fit, have fun with your dog, make new friends—these five popular dog activities may just prove to be your undiscovered passion. Just ask these participants.
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How to Reduce Your Dog's Anxiety
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Women in Power: Debbie Pelczynski Tells All
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Foxtrot the Humanitarian Pup
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We’re Giving It Away! We’ve got loads of cool dog stuff we’re giving away, and winners every week! Turn to page 22 to see what’s up for grabs.
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The Follow In our feed: Instagram account ‘Dogs in Food’ is every bit as delightfully weird as it sounds.
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Smiles Guaranteed Next level dog photo ideas for memories that will last a lifetime.
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Splash! 9 Dogs That LOVE Water The best breeds for water sports.
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Stars, They’re Just Like Us! Candid snaps of celebs out and about with their pups.
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Allergic to Dogs? 10 Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds For People With Allergies Love dogs but have allergies? We ask Gina DiNardo, American Kennel Club Executive Secretary and expert on all things breed related, for her definitive list of the best breeds for allergy sufferers.
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The Disrupters After rethinking their own dog’s diet, a group of dog owners launch a made-fresh-to-order dog food company.
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DIY: No Bake Dog Treats Super-simple homemade dog treats—no oven required!
REGULAR FEATURES 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Contributors 10 Stuff We Love 12 The Scoop 20 Smile! Photo Contest 109 Marketplace
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ON THE COVER This is the feeling we want to channel this summer! Mae, a Havanesse/Shih Tzu cross, embodies joy as she races across the beach. Photographed by Vancouver, BC-based pet photographer Angie Wojciechowska of Off Leash Photography (off-leash.ca).
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he aptly named “dog days” of summer are almost upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited to dive into all the season has to offer. Summer must have been created with dogs in mind—all the sunbathing, barbeques, water sports, and time outside (or time inside in the AC, depending on where you live) make summer a paradise for pups and their people. To help you both, we’ve put together the ultimate beach read, an issue that will inspire, educate, and entertain while helping you better understand your dog. So, let’s jump right in! Here’s what you can expect to find…
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“Gotta keep up with the modern world!”—@thatgoldengirl_sadie “Love the magazine. I have read some really great books from your book club.”—Pauline from Massachusetts
In “Is the Dog in Charge?” (p 28), behaviourist Teoti Anderson debunks dominance theory, we further explore how CBD, a non-psychoactive component of hemp, can help dogs with everything from pain to anxiety to seizures, and a dog trainer shares lessons and stories from his years of experience helping Manhattan’s elite with their pups. We’ve also rounded up the best toys, summer gear, and dog-friendly finds for the home. We’ve got fun photo ideas (flower crowns! Kissing booths!) to take adorable next-level snaps of your pup. And for those who have always wanted to work with dogs, we’ve got the intel: whether you’re considering a career change or a side hustle to make some extra scratch, we’ve got the info you need, from experience needed to expected salary, for six different dog jobs. And that’s not all. We’ve got giveaways galore (p 22), a hilarious must-follow Instagram account, inspiring ideas for including your dog in your wedding, breed profiles, and so much more. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful summer season. “Oh, hey! You caught me catching up on my reading with the spring issue of Modern Dog Magazine—especially all of the incredible treat selections that I’ve been missing out on! Mommmm! You have some shopping to do!” —@robbin_the_pom
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6 Sometimes our dogs get bumps and bruises, which is why it’s important to keep a pet first aid kit on hand. Equimedic’s Basic Companion Animal First Aid Kit has everything you need for basic care, from bandages, to cleansers, to syringes.—Vicki ($75, equimedic.com) 7 This Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil keeps your dog’s coat healthy and shiny! The Omega fatty acids help maintain a strong immune system which aids in preventing common ailments and diseases.—Jessica ($32, myhealthypet.ca) 8 Available in 4 flavours—beef, chicken, pork, and turkey—this wholesome bone broth adds beneficial nutrients to your dog’s diet, as well as some delicious flavour! —Jennifer ($10, primalpetfoods.com) 9 This padded leash and collar set is made for comfort and durability. Made with real leather and featuring a pop of colour for extra flare!—Yvonne (From $76, centralkentuckytackandleather.com) 10 This dental spray keeps your dog's mouth fresh and clean without a fight. Used by vets since 1994, this spray can save you the headache of a huge dental bill from your vet. —Nicole ($67, lebalab.com)
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How a senior dog rescue is changing the lives of senior dogs By Darcy Matheson
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t wasn’t Eileen Cremata’s first rodeo when she took in Pepe, the longhaired Chihuahua from Muttville Senior Dog Rescue six years ago. For the two previous decades, the Californian fostered about 150 dogs for a local rescue, specializing in litters of puppies. Now a serial foster mom and adopter with Muttville, you could say she’s really gone to the other—much older—end of the spectrum. “The first one we took in was totally blind. Most are hard of hearing,” Eileen says. “Buttercup had one eye missing. I’d not only have to get in front of her to get her attention because she wouldn't see or hear me—but I’d have to get in front of the side where she had an eye.” Eileen is now on her 11th pooch. After Pepe came Buttercup the terrier, Caroline the Miniature Schnauzer, Angie the Aussie Shepherd, Miss Abbie the longhaired Chihuahua, Figgy the 18-year-old miniature Poodle, Sweet Girl the Labrador cross, Maddie the Poodle, and Spritz and Marbles, both Chihuahuas. Their personalities are as varied as their histories. Some were surrendered when their owners passed away, or simply didn’t want them anymore (Figgy was called “stupid” on his shelter intake form). Others, like three-and-a-half pound Marbles, was picked up as a stray. Repeat fosters and adopters like Eileen are a huge blessing to the San Francisco-based rescue, who take in unwanted animals at risk of euthanization in busy shelters. As its dogs are fostered and adopted, the extra space is used to take in more pups. “Fostering a dog can absolutely save another life,” says founder Sherri Franklin. “We’re foster based and we couldn’t save so many dogs if we didn’t have foster families and repeat adopters.” The operation has grown in leaps and bounds since she started Muttville in her home in 2007. That year she rescued 27 dogs. In 2019, Muttville is on track to hit a whopping 1,000 adoptions—nearly three dogs a day. And in total, they’re close to 6,800. While most of the dogs used to be pulled from San Francisco-area shelters, the group now takes in aging and unwanted oldies from different parts of the state, as well as emergency evacuations regions during the recent Northern California wildfires and Hurricane Harvey.
Changing the conversation about senior dogs A lot has changed since the operation began. When Franklin started rescuing animals 12 years ago, she says many shelters weren’t even trying to adopt out dogs over the age of seven, instead opting to euthanize them because they believed there would be no interest. When Muttville set up shop in the Bay Area, there were only three or so US rescues focused on senior dogs—now there are dozens. moderndogmagazine.com
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Gaines Family Farmstead creates all-natural sweet potato dog treats your dog is sure to love! Made without the use of artificial flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives, these 100% American made treats are a healthy but tasty treat for Fido. They are also high in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber! Use code MODERNDOG for 15% off. GainesFamilyFarmstead.com
The first and only DIY dog toothbrush. Made with natural rubber, flavoured with beef, and designed with dogs’ anatomy in mind, the Bristly’s side nudges and bristles brush away plaque and tartar while “em-paw-er-ing” pups to brush their own teeth. Bristly.com
Calm My Dog from Blue Ridge Botanicals is a blend of 100% pure essential oils to relieve your dog’s anxiety during thunderstorms, fireworks, or any time anxiety is high. This calming formula with chamomile, lavender, and marjoram also soothes hyperactivity, and smells great too! BlueRidgeBotanicalsCo.com
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Want to take your love for your dog to a new level? DESIRAE’S KITCHEN makes custom mugs with your dog’s portrait on it, because your mug should be as unique as your dog! desiraeskitchen.com
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The Hydro Cooling Mat from COOLERDOG uses refreezable pure water ice sheets for 10x the cooling power of a gel pad. It’s the safer way to keep your dog cool and comfortable in the heat! coolerdog.com
Amp up your dog’s summer style with a bandana from FOX NAMED TODD! Available in plenty of fun patterns to fit your dog’s unique style. Use code MDM10 for 10% off! foxnamedtodd.com
Treat your dog like a superhero with SuperFood Nuggets from BOO BOO’S BEST! All-natural and grain-free, these chewy, savoury treats come in a range of flavours like salmon, turkey, and pork. booboosbest.com
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Keep your dog warm with this fleece Chilly Sweater from Chilly Dogs. It’s great for camping, hiking, or nights around the bonfire. The simple design allows it to be easily put on or taken off. chillydogs.ca
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