Modern Dog Fall 2021 by Modern Dog Magazine

Mindfulness Matters: How to Elevate Your Daily Dog Walk

The lifestyle magazine for modern dogs and their companions FALL 2021

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p60 Tips for a Smarter, Happier Dog

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Beautiful Finds for the Dog-Friendly Home PLUS Natural Solutions for Common Health Problems

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How To Teach Your Dog To Read (Yes, Really) A pioneer in the training of Service Dogs proves that dogs can, in fact, be taught to read. Here’s how to get started. BY STANLEY COREN

Sniff Walk Why a slowed-down, mindful walk is the best thing for both you and your dog,plus journaling prompts to help practice presence.

Café With a Doggone Good Cause “I’ll have the puppy cuddles please:” How an unorthodox dog lounge is connecting people with rescue pups. BY DARCY MATHESON

Hero Dogs Meet four remarkable dogs in the running to be named this year’s American Humane Hero Dog.

Deaf Dogs Can Do It All United by deafness, a woman and her rescue pup are on a mission to show that deaf dogs make incredible pets.

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Fall Finds Seasonal staff favourites!

Home is Where the Dog Is File under “want it!”

Perfect Presents Inspired gift ideas for dogs and the people who love them.

Sara Carson & Her Super Collies Born to do this: a lifelong love affair with dog training leads to cross-border fame and an enviable bond with a pack of truly incredible heart-dogs.

Healthy Paws Solutions for everything from GI woes to itchy, irritated ears.

BY CASSANDRA GILL

The Dog Gear Look Book Your at-a-glance guide to the best stuff for your dog.

BY TRACEY TONG

12 Ways To Make Your Dog Smarter Expert tips to boost your dog’s mood and engage the mind. BY ROSE FROSEK

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The Great Greyhound This sweet and gentle champion sprinter capable of immense speed. BY ROSE FROSEK The Skye Terrier Get to know an endangered breed from the Isle of Skye. BY KELLY CALDWELL

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Diatomaceous Earth: A Natural Flea Remedy? BY TRACEY TONG

Good Guts How to improve your dog's gastrointestinal health. BY JULIE ANNE LEE

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DIY Craft: Punch Needle Embroidered Pet Pad Craft your own cozy, unique pet pad for your sofa, bed, or floor! BY HAYLEY SCHMIDT Teach Your Dog The Magic “Touch” Have a dog-reactive dog or a pup that pulls ahead on leash? Here’s why you should teach your dog targeting. BY NICOLE WILDE

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We’re Giving It Away! We’ve got months of cool dog stuff we’re giving away, and winners every week! See what’s up for grabs on page 22.

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Saving the Endangered African Wild Dog Conservationist Marumo Nene spends long days in the field tracking African Wild Dogs to protect the species. BY LISA KANAREK

Heeding the Heart's Calling One man’s passion for saving animals led him to start his own rescue: “What more can I be doing to make a difference?” BY YAUNNA SOMMERSBY

Getting Ready For Baby How to prepare your dog for a baby's arrival. BY TEOTI ANDERSON

REGULAR FEATURES 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Contributors 10 Stuff We Love 12 The Scoop 20 Smile! Photo Contest 102 Marketplace

ON THE COVER Greyhound Betsy photographed by the very talented Jason KrygierBaum, a Toronto-based photographer specializing in pets. Get to know the Greyhound on page 24. Top cover inset: Photo contest winner Momo the Samoyed. (Enter your dog at moderndogmagazine.com/ photocontest!)

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Huskies: The “Close-talking” Telemarketers of the Dog World Will your dog like my pack of Huskies? Probably not so much. BY SONIA JONES

Anxiety Busters Six effective ways to calm an anxious dog. BY

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Connie’s Book Club Editor-in-Chief Connie Wilson’s fall selection of must-read books for dog lovers.

100 Tiny Dog Stories Dog love in short form: miniature, reader-submitted dog stories of no more than 100 words. 104 Interesting Dog Facts Fascinating dog trivia to amuse friends and family at your next get together. BY ISABELLE ORR In USA: MODERN DOG (ISSN 1703-812X) Volume 20, Issue 3. Published quarterly by Modern Dog Inc. at 142 Churchill Drive, Newington, CT 061114003. Periodicals postage paid at Hartford, CT and additional offices. POSTMASTER: send address changes to Modern Dog, PO Box 310402, Newington, CT 06131-0402.

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Dog Park Bullies

The article on dog park bullies is very good and right on with unsocialized dogs…thanks for this great little article here. I read every word.—Cathy Smith-Clark   Read the article at: moderndogmagazine. com/dogparkbullies

or me, the approach of fall always brings with it the desire to dig back in with pet projects and healthy new routines. With this in mind, we threw ourselves into making a spectacular fall issue, designed to fuel discovery and spark new practices. We’re here to help you make the most of the season with an issue brimming with inspiration! Find magic in the day to day with your dog via grounding practices, like our simple ways to elevate your daily dog walk (mindfulness matters). If you’re returning to work, you might need some assistance helping your dog adjust. We’ve got you covered with proven anxiety busters to help make the transition smooth. From CBD to probiotics, natural solutions to common canine health problems fill the pages to help address issues and keep your dog in top form mentally and physically. We detail an expert behaviourist’s magic fix for common behaviour problems, plus reveal 12 fun ways to make your dog smarter and happier (p 60). Be delighted by the selection of readersubmitted tiny dog stories on p 100—then submit your own! We share the stories of incredible Hero Dogs saving lives on the daily. But my favourite of the bunch is our look at the remarkable Marumo Nene, a woman who’s devoted her life to saving the endangered African Wild Dog (p 78).

Sunday Reading

Got my Sunday reading lined up! We can’t wait to dive into How Stella Learned to Talk! Although we speak telepathically to our momma, we hope one day we can tell her we love her with language! We also love @moderndogmag for all their great tips for momma!—@lambodoodlelove

The issue is also packed with beautiful dog finds and our favourite gear. Basically, it’s the best of everything dog. We hope you enjoying reading the issue as much as we loved putting it together. Thank you for being a part of our endlessly inspiring community of dog lovers. With love,

Library Love

Connie Wilson, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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Maya and Zoya at our local library browsing thru the summer issue. We just love Modern Dog magazine, all the stories, dog gear guides and most of all, the adorable dog photos. We look forward to every issue!—Deb @thats_maya_zoya_latte

Stuff We Love

Modern Dog staffers’ picks of the litter! 1 The Deluxe Barkday Party Box from Dog Parties comes with a handmade party hat, a plush cupcake toy, a dog-safe tennis ball, balloons, and birthday cake dog cookies—everything you need for an awesome pawty!—Cecilia ($40, dog-parties.com) 2 Dog hair everywhere? The amazing ConairPRO Pet Grooming Glove comfortably removes loose fur and undercoat with a swipe of your gloved hand!—Jennifer ($14, conairpet.com) 3 Show who your couch actually belongs to with a custom cushion from Everything About Animals. Send them a photo of your dog and they’ll create your cushion with organic and eco-friendly fabric and ink.—Hayley (from $55, everythingaboutanimals.com) 4 You’ve got mail. With a My Pet Defense subscription box, each month a box of flea and tick protection, enzymatic dental support, and healthy soft chews are delivered right to your door!—Amanda (subscriptions starting at $25, mypetdefense.com) 5 With an Odie Pet Insurance policy you won’t need to worry about unexpected vet visits or costs! Build a custom plan to match your budget and your dog’s needs—no breed or age limits!—Isabelle (plans starting at $11 per month, getodie.com) 6 Who doesn’t love incredible dog rescue stories? In Angels on a School Bus, author Roberta Ray details the remarkable story of how a group of volunteers come together to save over 100 Huskies and German Shepherds found crammed together on a hoarder’s bus.—Vicki ($14, amazon.com) 7 Let food be thy medicine. The minimally processed freeze-dried raw food from Mission Farms is made with humanely raised, human-grade meat. The cage-free Chicken and Pumpkin formula has chicken as the first ingredient, as well as pumpkin to aid digestion.—Linda ($33, msnfarms.com) 8 Protect your ride from messy dogs with the rear seat cover from 4Knines! Available in two sizes to fit cars, trucks, and SUVs, this heavy-duty, non-slip cover is waterproof and easy to clean.—Connie (from $60, 4knines.com) 9 Give your dogs a food they’ll adore. The Beef with Vegetables Cuts in Gravy wet food from Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food is made with simple, nutritious ingredients for a taste your pooch will love.—Simran ($3 per can, chickensouppets.com) 10 The perfect fall dog treat! These crunchy Apple Biscuits from Barktastic K9 Cupboard are made with oat flour and unsweetened applesauce.—Jennifer ($6, barktastick9cupboard.com) 11 Your pooch will look pawsitively royal in the handmade Sparkling Royal Blue and White Doggie Necklace from Grey2K! This beautiful pup accessory benefits a great cause—all proceeds support Grey2K’s non-profit mission to phase out dog racing and promote adoption of ex-racers.—Yaunna ($40, grey2k.org/royaldognecklace) 12 Found: an easy and stress-free way to keep your dog’s nails trimmed! This six-speed cordless nail grinder from Andis is super-easy to use and works for dogs of all sizes.—Connie ($50, small-animal.andis.com) 13 Did someone say road trip? The second book in the wanderlust inspiring Dog Vacations series showcases six more hilarious, inspiring stories as Carolyn, Kel, and their rescue dogs B.B. and Bea continue their adventure across the U.S. —Becky ($12, amazon.com)

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Modern Dog’s Photo Contest Winners!

Nova

Golden Retriever

Jax

Clover

Pip

Labrador

Havanese/Yorkie Mix

Bernese Mountain Dog

Pago

Yorkie

Yeehaw! Momo

Mal

Samoyed

English Bulldog

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Choca & Sage

Darvin

Chihuahua

Charlie

Chocolate Lab/Weimaraner

Rescues

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Pomeranian

Rottweiler

Staffy Bull Terrier

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Corgi and German Shepherd

Helix Skies

pumpkin

Italian Greyhound

Golden Retriever

Everest

Bella

Australian Shepherd/ Husky Mix

wendy

Long-Haired Mini Dachshund

Kiki

Shiba Inu

Italian Greyhound

Arwen

Wirehair Terrier

Coco

Lab/Pit Mix

Ziggy Smalls

Moorea Newfoundland

Boxer/English Bulldog Mix

A.j.

Shih-Poo

monty

Golden Retriever

Bogey

Jazz

Dachshund

Biewer Terrier

Luna

Whippet

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We’re giving it away! Enter to win fabulous giveaways each and every week in September, October and November. Go to moderndogmagazine.com/giveaways to enter! Lucky readers will win every week.

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Win a fully customizable Orvis Memory Foam Bolster Dog Bed from Morris Animal Foundation! Your pooch will comfortably dream the day away on this luxurious bed.

October

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10 lucky winners will each receive a 16-ounce bottle of Sammy’s Shiny Coat, an Omega-3 rich, 100 percent virgin, cold-pressed flax oil, and a Tick Key from Stengel Oils!

November

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Win 1 of 3 animal supplement prize packs from Animal Necessity! Includes one box of BlackFin HEMP 30 count soft gels and one jar of Ocu-GLO 30 count soft chews.

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Win 1 of 2 prize packs from Lucky Dog! Includes two stylish and functional INDULGE stainless steel dog bowls and a 20 pack of Compostable Made From Plants Poop Bags.

Win $200 worth of adorable and practical dog products from Midlee Designs! Choose from their selection of dog beds, apparel, toys, home goods, collars, leashes, and agility equipment.

Win 1 of 3 HandsOn Gloves—the massage your dog will woof for! These gloves provide a more thorough shedding, bathing, and grooming experience for you and your canine!

Win 1 of 2 prize packs filled with IMAGILIN’S premium plant-based, patented probiotics! Includes packs of their MitoMax, MitoMax Cranberry, and NutriLots probiotics.

Win 1 of 5 Recovery Double Sleeves from Suitical! These versatile sleeves are an alternative to the medical cone and help protect dogs recovering from medical procedures, skin conditions, and more!

Win 1 of 3 dog gear prize packs from Muttluks! Includes four Mutt Trackers dog boots, a MuTTravel combo pack, and a KoziNek and MuTTuque set.

Win 1 of 3 prize duos from PURICA! Keep your pup happy and healthy with a bottle each of their Pet Recovery Chewables and Pet Curcumin+.

Win 1 of 5 low carb, keto dog food and treat prize packs from Visionary Pet Foods! All Visionary Pet products are very low carb and made with 100% real meat protein!

Win 1 of 3 Purebite Smart Pet Feeders from Instachew! Modern and sleek, this feeder is app enabled and allows for scheduled, automatic, or manual feeding.

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Beginning September 1, 2021 at 12:01 AM (PST) through November 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM (PST), enter each day at moderndogmagazine.com/giveaways. Each week’s giveaway ends at 11:59 PM (PST). Each week, the specified number of winners for that week’s giveaway will win the prize featured in the giveaway calendar (ARV: $200). Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Contest is open to legal Canadian and US residents 18 and older as of date of entry. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by law. Giveaway subject to complete official rules available at moderndogmagazine.com/giveaways.

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Available in ten colours, two widths, and with your choice of buckle and engraving, Mimi Green’s new lightweight waterproof Boithane collars are the perfect way to make a splash! shopmimigreen.com

Yay for kisses! This adorable feeding mat is fun, practical, and the art by painter Sherry Scharschmidt is printed onto absorbent neoprene rubber to help save your floors. etsy.com/ shop/catsdogswords

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Prepare your pooch for fall weather with Shedrow K9’s double-fleeced and moisture wicking Newmarket Dog Coat. Use promo code MDSHED15 at checkout for 15% off their entire collection! Visit shedrowk9.com

“The Fall Foliage Tour” is trip one with rescue dogs Bea, B.B., and their “parents” in this humorous, eventful, nonfiction, wanderlustinspiring book detailing their many trips across the United States. Search: Dog Vacations on Amazon.

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Perfect Presents Whether it’s your car, couch, or carpet, Fur-Zoff’s patented recycled material will quickly remove pet hair from the fabrics of your life! Works for all types of pet hair. amvllcproducts.com

Ever heard of a collar made from pineapple leaves? Using a strong new material made from pineapple leaves, Oak & Berry offers collars for your pup that are unique like them! oaknberry.com

Look stunning in Montana Blue and Clear Swarovski crystal beads necklace and earrings! Each piece features delicate Tibetan Silver Greyhound pendants. Your purchase helps end Greyhound racing worldwide. grey2k.org/jewelry Modern, classy, and affordable, Sassy Woof offers high-quality pet products in unique and fashionable designs to make walkies fun while looking stylish from head to paw. Use code MODERNDOG for 10% off at sassywoof.com

Head to the wilderness in style with the Scout & About Outdoor Dog Tent from P.L.A.Y.! Built for travel, its compact, collapsible and features new color-blocking patterns. Save 21% with code MDM21. petplay.com

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PawPad is the waterproof cover that protects anywhere your pets hang out. Contains and controls shedding fur, light bladder leaks, drool, wet/muddy paws, accidents and so much more. getapawpad.com

Treat your pup to a premium collar, leash, or accessory! Each one is totally unique and made in Hawaii using fabric from upcycled vintage aloha shirts. Get 15% off with code ILIO15. ilioand.co

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An adorable, delightfully detailed stuffed animal of YOUR dog! Original Sock Dogs capture your pup’s unique appearance and personality as a beautiful, handmade keepsake you’ll cherish forever. sockdogs.com

“From stray dog to furry sidekick.” Experience the bond between a child and his furry canine friend as they navigate life’s everyday problems together. Available for purchase on Amazon. pillowthedog.com

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Capture your beloved pet in ink with a portrait from JAC Portraits. These unique pen and ink portraits make for a beautiful gift or accent to your home. jacportraits.com Featuring fun photos and descriptions of several silly, sweet, and sometimes brilliant dogs from various shelters, this book will touch the heart and tickle the funny bone of all dog lovers. rmbooks.com

J.R.LIGGETT’S Dog Shampoo, Cat Shampoo, and Small Animal Shampoos are all 100% non-detergent and 100% biodegradable. Their line of pet shampoos is specifically designed for each animal type. jrliggett.com

Spoil your pup with an orthopedic leather dog bed from Le Dog Company. They’re durable, require zero laundering, and include a human-grade orthopedic mattress because that’s what our dogs deserve! ledogcompany.com

“Dog medicine for the soul.” These 38 poems by Jane Marla Robbins are intimate, funny, moving, insightful and inspiring. The perfect gift for every dog lover. Available at amazon.com Looking for a great gift for the adventurous dog lover in your life? 4Knines Seat Covers and Cargo Liners are waterproof, easy to use, durable, and fit great! 4knines.com moderndogmagazine.com

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Fascinating dog trivia to amuse friends and family at your next get together

TONGUES OUT

YOUR GUIDE THROUGH THE UNDERWORLD

According to Chinese legend, the Shar Pei’s black tongues helped ward off evil spirits.

The Xoloitzcuintli is an ancient breed from Mexico. Sacred to the Aztecs, they were often sacrificed and buried alongside their owners in order to guide the dead on their journey through the underworld.

By Isabelle Orr EYE SEE YOU The Greyhound’s eye placement allows this breed to see behind as well as over half a mile ahead.

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INTERESTING DOG FACTS

AKITA, SYMBOL OF HAPPINESS Akitas originate from the Akita Prefecture in Japan, where they are a symbol of good health, happiness, and longevity. Like their cousin, the Shiba Inu, Akitas love to keep clean. They are easily house trained and “groom” themselves in a cat-like fashion.

CLANG! Be forewarned: the loud, distinctive bark of the Old English Sheepdog is likened to the sound of two pots clanging together. Social icon

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YODELAYHEEHOO A DACHSHUND TO SUIT EVERY MOOD

The Basenji is not technically “barkless,” as many people think. They can yodel.

Artist Pablo Picasso was inspired by his pet Dachshund named Lump. Despite their adorable appearance, Dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers. Their name can be broken down in German as “dachs” = badger and “hund” = dog. Three different coats (Smooth, Wirehaired, and Longhaired) separate the three kinds of Dachshund. Breeders crossed the original smooth-haired Dachshunds with terriers to create the wirehaired and spaniels to create the longhaired. Perhaps due to their Terrier background, wirehaired Dachshunds are said to be more spirited and mischievous. Longhaired are more serene and quiet, and smoothhaired are right in the middle.

Welsh legend says fairies used Corgis to pull their carriages into battle.

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