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Dogs, an Archaeologist’s Best Friend The amazing noses of canines are locating remains that are thousands of years old. BY STANLEY COREN
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Ruff Transitions 5 ways to help your dog adjust to alone time. BY TEOTI ANDERSON
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A Natural Cure for Pain, Anxiety, Seizures, and More? Effusive pet owners sing the praises of CBD.
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Dog Shelters Clear Kennels For First Time Ever One of the bright spots amid the coronavirus pandemic has been an incredible increase in dog fostering and adoptions. BY MICHELLE MORTON
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This FBI Member Has Four Legs Remarkable canines are valued FBI team members, comforting kids in the wake of school shootings.
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Summer Adventure Gear Summer toys and accessories to help you make the most of the season.
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Healthy Paws Solutions for everything from poor gut health to smelly breath and untrimmed nails.
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What To Do When Your Puppy Cries At Night In His Crate It’s your first night with your new puppy and he’s crying in his crate. Here’s what to do. BY ZAZIE TODD
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Dogs With Excess Energy Is it bad behaviour? Or unexpressed energy? Help for energetic dogs. BY NICOLE WILDE
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Essential Oils For Dogs Potent plant medicine, essential oils can deter pests, create calm, help with nausea, and more. BY KELLY CALDWELL
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Canine Faux Pas: Are you unwittingly making these mistakes? The top five things dog-people do wrong: certified trainer and behaviour consultant Mikkel Becker weighs in.
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The Healthiest People Foods for Dogs Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and guthealth boosting friendly bacteria, these are human foods you can feel good about sharing with your dog.
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Commonly Confused Breeds The Shih Tzu vs. The Lhasa Apso: Can you tell the difference?
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The Newfoundland Hopelessly devoted to you. Meet the canine hero with a heart of gold. BY KELLY CALDWELL
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8 Proven Happiness Boosters These eight ideas will not only improve your mood but your dog’s as well! BY ROSE FROSEK
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A Lush Lawn That is Safe For Kids and Pets!; Reduce Bath Time Stress, Guaranteed
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Not-So-Hot Spots Hot spots may seem to appear out of nowhere, but they’re usually caused by a chronic triggering condition. Here’s how to get to the bottom of the problem. BY DR. SARAH MYERS
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4 Signs of Osteoarthritis Is it osteoarthritis or something else? This checklist will help determine what’s at the root of your dog’s slow down. BY TRACEY TONG
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Super-Simple Froyo/Pupsicle Recipes Make froyo or pupsicles for your dog! The recipes couldn’t be easier and they make a delicious summer treat for hot dogs. BY SUZI BEBER We’re Giving It Away! Win cool dog stuff! We’ve got loads of dog swag up for grabs—from a $300 gift card for adorable leashes, collars, and harnesses, to canine health supplements—and winners every week. Turn to page 22 to see what’s up for grabs!
REGULAR FEATURES 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Contributors 10 Stuff We Love 14 The Scoop 20 Smile! Photo Contest 94 Marketplace
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ON THE COVER Penny the Corgi photographed by the amazing Shaina Fishman. Based in New York, Shaina is a commercial photographer specializing in capturing the personalities of pets.
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Connie’s Book Club Kick back with a good dog and a good book. Editor-inChief Connie Wilson’s summer selection of must-read books for dog lovers.
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Good Dog Mini Muffins Whip up these healthy, easy-to-make muffins for dogs!
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Can All Dogs Swim? The good reasons why your dog may not love the water, plus how to teach a reluctant dog to swim.
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Best Golf Crew Ever Canine Angels Service Dogs founder Rick Kaplan’s regular golf group includes up to 20 former shelter dogs training to become service companions. BY MICHELLE MORTON
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Instagram’s Top Dogs Not a single one of these dogs has less than a million followers. Turn to page 90 for the ‘secret sauce’ (think: underbites, stunning outdoor photography) that makes these accounts stand out. BY ALICE SEWELL
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Last Lick: The Power of Second Chances Actress Kate Drummond on how—for both dogs and people—it’s never too late to start over. BY ROSE FROSEK
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We Heart Seniors!
Thanks so much for highlighting The Grey Muzzle Organization in the article on "Amazing Charities Helping Dogs and People." We also loved the articles on "Enrichment for Senior Dogs" and "The Making of Viral Pet Photos," featuring Pete Thorne's fabulous photos of old faithful dogs. Thank you for sharing the joy that senior dogs bring into our lives with your readers. Modern Dog is truly helping to change the way people view senior dogs. Thank you for being such a good friend to old dogs in North America!—Senior Spokeshound Benny, his Senior Dog Prom date, Stella, and Barbara, Grey Muzzle volunteer media manager. greymuzzle.org
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hope this issue finds you safe, healthy, and weathering these unprecedented times with as little stress and anxiety as possible. I write this Editor’s note from my home office. Like many of us with sheltering in place orders in effect, the Modern Dog team is now all working remotely. It’s been an adjustment, to say the least, for our tightknit team used to working collaboratively in an open office environment to adjust to social distancing and Zoom meetings, but we are blessed to be able to continue doing the work we love. This has been an immensely challenging time for so many people. The headlines are heartbreaking, but if we look hard enough there is good news to be found. One bright spot amid the coronavirus pandemic is the incredible increase in pet adoptions and fostering. The number of animals in foster care has roughly tripled or quadrupled because of the coronavirus, reports Steve Zeidman, a specialist in animal welfare-related technology and data. Though shelters are closed, organizations have called for fosters and turned to video meet-and-greets and curbside adoptions with tremendous results, in some cases emptying their kennels for the first time ever (p 46)— if that isn’t heartwarming news, I don’t know what is! (If you’re interested in adopting, don’t let this deter you. There are still many, many dogs in need of a forever home.) I do know that for those of us sheltering at home, especially if alone, having canine companionship is such a blessing, providing love and much needed levity, and helping to ward off loneliness and depression. These are challenging times and we can all use as much affection and stress busting as possible, two things dogs excel at. Perhaps the only group thrilled with round-the-clock home time is dogs. The Modern Dog office is, of course, dog-friendly, but many offices are not; dogs used to not seeing their people for the duration of the workday have an unprecedented amount of round-the-clock company, pretty much every dog’s dream. Understandably, this may prove a challenge when life returns to normal, so we’ve put together a guide to help your dogs re-adjust to alone time (p 34). In addition to our COVID-19 coverage, we’ve done our best to put together an issue that will entertain and enlighten. If you need a smile, turn to page 88. You’ll find wellness approaches from essential oils to CBD, dog-approved recipes, recommended dog gear, an inspiring story of rebirth, and smiling canine faces throughout. We hope this issue brightens your day and proves a valuable resource.
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and works in Toronto, ON. Born in Pickering, Ontario, she grew up exploring the woods and beaches near her childhood home, which encouraged her love of nature and all things that grow wild. She followed her dream to OCAD University, where she studied illustration. She has always been passionate about animals and loves to draw all manner of creatures in her work. Turn to page 26 to see her charming illustration for our look at the use of dogs in archeology, a must-read for anyone with an enduring Jurassic Park fascination.
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lifelong dog lover and regular Modern Dog contributor who also runs an Energy Work practice in Guelph, Ontario. She incorporates essential oils into treatments and is currently finishing her aromatherapy certification. In this issue, Kelly provides a how-to for using essential oils with dogs (p 70) and dives into the fascinating history and breed attributes of the giant dog with the heart of gold, the Newfoundland (p 84). Find Kelly at otterintentions.com.
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Stuff We Love
Modern Dog staffers’ picks of the litter! 1 I love the latest brilliant patterns of the A Tail We Could Wag side release collars from Auburn Leathercrafters. The unique patterns are hand woven by women artisans in Guatemala providing them with an important means of income for their families and community. They’re durable and machine washable, too!—Becky (from $29, auburndirect.com) 2 PJs all day! Your dog will look absolutely adorable in her Quarantine Jammies from Toodles Lane. These cozy and stylish doggie pajamas come in two different designs and are available for pups of all shapes and sizes.—Hayley ($30, toodleslane.com) 3 Does your dog suffer from itchy skin and a dull coat? The flax seed oil and Omega6 fatty acids in Sammy’s Shiny Coat from Stengel Oils help relieve itch and brighten the coat!—Vicki (From $20, sammysshinycoat.com) 4 Bonne et Filou’s delightfully pretty, healthy dog macarons are made from allnatural, human-grade ingredients (no wheat, no sugar) for a beautiful treat you can feel great about giving your dog. Available in three flavours, they make the perfect gift or a delightful way to spoil your dog.—Jennifer ($24, bonneetfilou.com) 5 If high-quality, sustainably sourced dog food is a top priority, look no further. Our dogs can’t get enough of the Pacific Hake balanced wet food from Healthy Shores. With additional ingredients like green peas, lentils, and flaxseed, you’ll know your dog is eating well.—Connie (From $2.89 per can, healthyshores.com) 6 I’ve been using the Pet Hair Roller from 4Knines to keep dog hair under control in my car and at home! This reusable pet hair remover tool is simple to use, environmentally friendly, and helps keep the mess under control.—Linda ($25, 4knines.com) 7 Every Beagle owner will tell you Beagles are a food-motivated breed, so at my house we’re all about Treatworx Organic Chicken and Sweet Potato treats. Made from organic chicken and without any artificial preservatives, they’re perfect for training incentive!—Yaunna ($13, treatworx.com) 8 Don’t be caught having to weigh the cost of medical care for your dog. Nationwide Pet Insurance offers medical protection for accidents and illnesses, as well as wellness coverage for routine vet visits. You can use any vet, anywhere in the world, and mobile claims make payouts fast and easy, so you can make sure your dog is receiving the best possible care, while getting money back! —Cecilia (Plans starting at $35 a month, petinsurance.com) 9 My dog looks so cute and stylish in his handmade Plaid Dog Bow Tie from Dapper Dexter! The elastic backing makes it easy to slide onto his collar and it’s a perfect accessory for adorable photos.—Georgia (From $12, dapperdexter.com) 10 As an older dog, I prefer soft treats that are gentle on my teeth and easy to digest! The single source protein Canadian Beef Treats from Farm Fresh Pet Foods are made with human-grade ingredients and taste delicious!—Charlie the Chocolate Lab ($7.50, farmfreshpetfoods.com)
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The durable EcoQuacker from Honest Pet Products plays as hard as your dog does! Available in three sizes, this hemp canvas duck toy is stuffed with organic wool, features a chirping bird noisemaker, and is machine washable. honestpetproducts.com
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Enjoy cycling with your dog! The Bike Tow Leash is a durable bike attachment available for dogs of all sizes that keeps both you and your dog stable and safe while cycling. A must for dogs that like to run. biketowleash.com
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Road Trip! The MuTTravel Seat Belt Clip from Muttluks is designed with your dog’s safety and comfort in mind. The easy-to-use clip can be attached to any harness and moves with the seat belt, keeping your dog safe while still allowing your dog to sit, stand or nap while travelling. muttluks.ca
“If vigorous exercise isn’t calming your dog, take a look at the type of activity in which your dog is engaging. Norwegian behaviourist Turid Rugaas feels that intense, repetitive exercise such as ball chasing can actually be detrimental to dogs and can contribute to chronic stress.” requires dogs to figure out what to do in order to get you to click, which is followed by a treat. Clicker-savvy dogs will offer behaviours in hopes of earning a reward. Lastly, some dogs seem as though they just don’t know how to relax. Here’s an exercise I did with a client’s 10-month-old Lab, Kobe: We tethered the exuberant pup to a piece of furniture and sat nearby. At first he was wild, jumping and barking as usual. But the moment he had four paws on the floor, we uttered a soft verbal “Yes!” (I didn’t want the clicker sound to excite him more). This was followed by tossing a low-value (again, not overly stimulating) treat. Soon Kobe was standing with four paws on the ground looking at us. We waited for him to do something else. He sat. Again, we marked the moment and rewarded with a treat. Eventually Kobe laid down, and we continued as we had been doing. This progressed to Kobe being intermittently rewarded for remaining in a down-stay. His owners were absolutely astonished to see him acting so calmly, and it showed that Kobe could relax. He just needed to learn how.
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The Power of Second Chances Actress Kate Drummond on how—for both dogs and people—it’s never too late to start over what happiness looks like
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ctress Kate Drummond is a big believer in second chances. At age 35, she realized that though she loved her job as an elementary school teacher and had, by all accounts, a wonderful life, it didn’t light her up. When one of her grade three students asked her, during a lesson on Martin Luther King, what her dream was, she paused then answered truthfully: to act. The little girl replied, “why aren’t you doing it then?” This simple question sparked an epiphany that led Kate to quit her job and give up everything she had built in order to follow her true passion. She moved from Ottawa to a basement suite in Ajax, Ontario, a town just outside of Toronto—the most she could afford. She pounded the pavement, went to auditions, and persevered despite an agent telling her she was too old to harbour dreams of becoming a movie star. Ouch, right? But Kate was to prove that agent and her worried family wrong. Building a career step by step, Kate became an in-demand actress. She currently stars in the new Hulu original series Utopia Falls, as well as appearing in the new reboot of the beloved 90’s children’s television series Ghostwriter streaming now on AppleTV+. All of this is to say that Kate knows a thing or two about rebirths, so it’s fitting she’s a big proponent of animal rescue. Kate not only has an adorable rescue dog, Zelda, but she is a huge supporter of several animal causes, including The Snoopi Project, Playa Animal Rescue, Dogs in Better Spots or DIBS (the organization from which she adopted Zelda), and Bytowne Association for Rescued Kanines (BARK). “Everyone deserves a second chance. Even a third or fourth chance,” says Kate. “Dogs who are needing to be adopted or rescued are not broken dogs. It just means that somewhere along the line, a human gave up on them, or they were born on the streets and didn't have a gentle human hand to nurture them.” Given the chance, dogs—like people—can always start over and live the life they were meant for. “All dogs need a place to love, learn, and be loved,” says Kate. “There is nothing in the world that compares to the love and trust of a dog you've rescued.”
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Actress Kate Drummond and her rescue dog, Zelda.
Kate’s Top 3 Ways Dog Lovers Can Support Their Local Shelters and Rescue Groups Call them and ask them what supplies they need! “I collect gently used collars and leashes and share them with DIBS and the Playa Animal Rescue in Mexico where Zelda came from. We also send supplies through DIBS to The Snoopi Project in Mexico too! Local shelters often collect things like towels and blankets as well.” Word of mouth! “Spread the good news about an organization where you got your pup! There are so many and it's so important that rescues of all sizes are getting the publicity because there are a lot of people looking to adopt these days.” Fundraising. “I'm a big fan of fundraising for rescue organizations and other communityminded organizations in my community. I love "in lieu of gifts" parties and having donations be given to local shelters, especially those that are volunteer-run and not-for-profit.”
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