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Sleep Like a Dog in This Human-Sized Dog Bed University grads launch dog beds for people, raise $400,000. BY CASSANDRA GILL
Does Breed Predict Behaviour? Pedigree may not be destiny, but, contrary to recent headlines, breed remains a useful indicator of probable personality traits. BY STANLEY COREN
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Who Takes Care of Pandemic Nurses? Their Dogs Nurses and the dogs that have helped them through tough days. PHOTOGRAPHED BY SARAH DALOISE
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Fun Ways to Keep Your Dog Busy Our top ideas and picks for engaging and entertaining your dog.
The Bull Terrier Exuberant, mischievous, endearing—these “eggheads” have personality plus!
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BY KELLY CALDWELL
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Dog-tastic Destinations Dog-friendly spots worth road-tripping for.
THE GOODS
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Why Does My Dog…? A dog behaviourist and trainer answers commonly Googled dog questions.
The Best Dog Beds The comfiest, coziest dog beds out there!
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Dog Gear Look Book Your at-a-glance guide to the best stuff for your dog.
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Healthy Paws Solutions for everything from bad teeth to sore hips and itchy skin!
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Meet the New Kid on the Block American Kennel Club recognizes its 200th breed, the Bracco Italiano.
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Top 13 Breeds That Live the Longest These breeds have the longest lifespan.
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Digging Problem Solved!
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Medicinal Mushrooms Help with Hemangiosarcoma
DOG LIFE
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Simple, Three-Ingredient Dog Food Recipe
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The Best Dog Treats From ideal training treats to health boosters, here are our top treat picks!
BODY & SOUL
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We’re Giving It Away! We’ve got three months of incredible giveaways—from CBD for dogs to food, treats, and supplements—and winners every week! See what’s up for grabs on page 24.
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I’m a Survivor These survivors of the dog meat trade are now living their best lives! BY ROSE FROSEK; PHOTOGRAPHED BY SOPHIE GAMAND
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Connie’s Book Club Editor-in-Chief Connie Wilson’s fall selection of must-read dog books.
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Fall Essentials We’ve rounded up our favourite fall dog products, Modern Dog tested and approved!
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Tiny Dog Stories Dog love in short form: miniature, reader-submitted dog stories of no more than 100 words.
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Interesting Dog Facts Fascinating dog trivia and little-known canine facts.
ON THE COVER Fern, 14-year-old Border Collie, photographed by the very talented animal photographer Jason Krygier-Baum. Find him at jasonkb.com Top cover inset: new africa/shutterstock Middle cover inset: Sophie Gamand Bottom cover inset: Kim Smith
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What to do About a Fearful Dog How to deal with a dog that is scared.
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his fall issue marks 20 years of celebrating dogs! What an incredible journey we’ve been on together. When I launched Modern Dog with my daughter, Jennifer Nosek, from my house in September 2002, I had no idea what I was getting into. I had exactly zero publishing experience, just a love of dogs and a deep, abiding faith in my mission: to create a community of dog lovers. The first issue was published locally but met with such incredible success that by the third issue, Modern Dog was distributed across all of Canada and the U.S. And now, here we are, 20 years later, with so many incredible milestones under our belt. A slew of celebrity dog lovers has graced the cover (Katherine Heigl! Ellen DeGeneres! Martha Stewart!), we’ve been on The Ellen Show, headed to New York City to cover the Westminster Dog Show countless times, had the Modern Dog office taken over by foster puppies, been a title sponsor of the Hero Dog Awards and many other charitable events, and have made so many wonderful friends. Thank you for being a part of this amazing, endlessly inspiring community. You are the reason we come to work every day with smiles on our faces. Dogs forever! With love,
“I especially liked the article “Is Your Dog a Genius?” I concluded that I am in fact a genius!”—@thelifeofschultz
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Before you get a dog, you can’t quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can’t imagine living any other way. — Caroline Knapp 6 moderndog
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20 YEARS OF MODERN DOG Covers from 2002 to present
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Zeroing in on the zeitgeist, Modern Dog features polarizing, Chihuahua toting, then-tabloidstaple Paris Hilton on the cover. Other famous Modern Dog cover models include Pamela Anderson, Martha Stewart, and Rachael Ray.
YEARS OF MODERN DOG A VISUAL TIMELINE
FALL 2002
Modern Dog launches in Vancouver, BC as a local magazine by first-time publisher Connie Wilson, inspired by her own “very good, very bad dog,” Kaya, a Weimaraner-Pointer cross with a mind of her own.
JUN 2004 MAR 2003 Following a flurry of press coverage and international interest, Modern Dog expands with coast-to-coast distribution across Canada and the U.S.
Ellen DeGeneres appears on the cover of Modern Dog following a Modern Dog photoshoot at Ellen’s house in the Hollywood Hills. Ellen’s mom and Portia are both present. Ellen reveals the issue on The Ellen Show and gives away a signed copy to every member of the audience. Modern Dog launches its App, making readership global.
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Modern Dog switches from celebrity covers to dog-only covers to put more focus on the dogs! MAR 2014
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The Modern Dog team weathers the pandemic, temporarily transitioning to remote work to make sure the magazine is published without interruption.
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Find us everywhere! Modern Dog continues to celebrate dogs via the website, app, newsletter, and social media, focusing on brightening the world with good dog-news, helping deepen the understanding of our canine friends, promoting rescue, and partnering with incredible non-profits like Best Friends and Grey Muzzle. Here’s to the next 20 years!
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Modern Dog’s Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Connie Wilson receives the Outstanding Contribution to the Pet Industry award from the American Pet Products Association.
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Me-wow: The Modern Dog team launches sibling title Modern Cat magazine, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this fall.
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French photographer, artist, and dog advocate living in Los Angeles. She is passionate about rescue dogs. Using her art as an advocacy tool, Sophie explores the intersection between humankind and dogs, and what this millennia-old bond reveals about our humanity. Her most known project is Pit Bull Flower Power, a series of shelter Pit Bulls wearing flower crowns. Find her at sophiegamand. com and @SophieGamand. And turn to page 40 for her gloriously triumphant photos of dog-meat trade survivors now living their best lives.
Modern Dog Inc. Editor-in-Chief
Connie Wilson Editor & Creative Director
Jennifer Nosek Design & Production
Constance Elwes Sales & Marketing
Linda Helme Comptroller
Cecilia de Roca Chan, CPA, CGA Marketing & Sales Coordinator
Simran Parekh Audience Development Coordinator
Yaunna Sommersby Subscriptions & Office Administration
Anna Regino Administrative Assistant, Sales & Marketing
Photographer Sarah Daloise is from Calgary, AB where she works as a Registered Nurse and is dog mom to the world’s sweetest Puggle, Boomer. When not walking with her hubby and Boomer in Fish Creek Park, Sarah is creating lasting memories for dog-moms and dads through photography. After taking a two-year hiatus, she was more than thrilled to be able to showcase fellow nurses and their beloved pups in this issue. Find her at sarahanndogphotography.com, and flip to page 48 for her moving photo series.
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With its scooped front entry, Bowsers Pet Products’ Scoop Bed, pictured in Blush, is an ideal choice for older or arthritic dogs. High-memory fill, a washable, removable, upholstery-grade cover, and generous sizing will make it your dog’s favourite sleep spot. (from $125, bowsers.com)
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Does your pooch have a habit of destroying dog beds? The Tough Rip-Stop Rectangle Bolster Pillow Dog Bed from K9 Ballistics is made with rip and waterresistant ballistic fabric to stand up to destructive dogs! Featuring a removable, washable cover and non-skid bottom, it comes in five different sizes! (from $130, k9ballistics.com)
Versatile and cozy, the Snuggle Bed from P.L.A.Y. combines dirt-resistant canvas and plush faux fur for the ultimate burrow bed. And it’s multi-functional: it converts from a sleeping bag to a mat and even a bolster bed! (from $65, petplay.com)
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Lucky Dog sets the standard! Spoil your pooch with stainless steel dog bowls that don’t slide, Drift Series dog beds that combine style, durability, and comfort, and dog crates with a convenient sliding door. luckydogdirect.com
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So you have a dog, now what? A straight to the point, comprehensive book for current and future dog owners! Full of tips to solve the most common dog issues, fun stories, a little 411, and a little laughter. Find it on amazon.com
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The Falling Leaves Freedom No-Pull Harness is the pawfect way for your pup to enjoy their walks in style this fall. Helps discourage pulling behaviour and redirects your dog’s attention! 2houndsdesign.com Let your goodest girl or bestest boy tell it like it is with a personalized ID tag from Bad Tags. Featuring silver chrome plating for a luxurious look and feel, they're sure to bring a laugh and smile! buybadtags.com
These rip and tear-proof dog beds are the perfect addition to your home or outdoor adventures! They boast a removable, washable rip stop canvas cover and a soft, recycled filling. whiteduckoutdoors.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
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
The new Tex’s Smoke’N’Chews Hickory Smoked Premium Pigs Ear alternative chew toy will keep your dog entertained for hours! Made from high-density TPR material for moderate chewers and includes a proprietary hickory smoke scent. texchews.com moderndogmagazine.com
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Good Steps, the world’s first adjustable dog steps, work for many canine body shapes and health conditions, lasting throughout a dog’s life to fit their needs from puppyhood into their senior years. goodsteps.dog
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Everything I Know about Life, I Learned from My Dog is a heartfelt collection of inspirational thoughts and handpainted watercolour illustrations, capturing the spirit of our canine companions. Pawfect for anyone who cherishes dogs! Find it on amazon.com The perfect holiday gift for your ball-obsessed pup! The iFetch Too launches a standard tennis ball up to 40 feet and features a built-in, rechargeable battery. Merry Fetch-mas! goifetch.com
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Simple, 3-Ingredient Dog Food Recipe Fast, fresh, and healthy dog food you can whip up at home
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Core Ingredients: 2
cups ground beef, cooked
21/2 cups potatoes, cooked and mashed
Choose One: 2
cups peas, cooked
1
cup peas, cooked and 1/3 cup carrots, cooked and diced
3/4 cup lima beans, cooked and 1 cup peas, cooked
Yield: 40-pound dog, 2 meals (1 day of meals) 20-pound dog, 4 meals (2 days of meals) 10-pound dog, 8 meals (4 days of meals) 5-pound dog, 16 meals (8 days of meals, freeze half for later)
4 pitted sweet cherries Source of Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, water, fructose. (16 calories) Approximately how many calories does my dog need daily? If at a normal weight (not overweight or underweight): n
100 lbs. 1,223 calories
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342 calories
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206 calories
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Look at these food comparisons: A small hamburger, no bun = 250 calories! 1 potato chip = 10 calories!
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If you’re new to cooking for your dog, jump in with this easy recipe from 300 Dog Food Recipes, which allows a “choose your own adventure” approach to the added veggies. You dog is about to be very happy.
Ground Beef Dinner
1/2 c. diced watermelon Source of vitamin A, vitamin B 5, water for hydration. (22 calories, 0.9 g protein)
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1/2 hard-boiled egg Source of vitamins A, B2, B5, B12. (39 calories, 6 g protein) 1 oz. cooked chicken liver Source of Omega-6 fatty acids, Vitamins A, C, E, and B vitamins. (46 calories, 29 g protein)
By Dr. Amy Cousino
roviding your dog with fresh, balanced, homecooked food needn’t be difficult or complicated, thinks veterinarian Dr. Amy Cousino. Her new book, 300 Dog Food Recipes: ThreeIngredient Meals, underscores this philosophy. “The meals are balanced for protein and carbohydrates, protein for tissue growth and repair, and carbohydrates for energy,” says Dr. Cousino. “Depending on the recipe chosen, there are naturally occurring vitamins and minerals in each recipe.” The recipes, containing easy-to-comeby ingredients like chicken, shrimp, rice, and veggies, can be fed as an ongoing meal, and she expects that dog owners will feed a variety of the fresh food recipes, as well as recommended snacks. “As always, consult with your family vet for recommended supplements,” she notes.
Healthy Snacks for Dogs
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THE BEST DOG TREATS From ideal training treats to health boosters, here are our top treat picks!
TRAINING
High-value treats make training exciting and engaging for your pup! The Liver, Laugh, Love freeze-dried chicken treats from Primal Pet Foods are low calorie and made with sustainably sourced chicken, chicken liver, and gutsupporting probiotics for a highly motivating treat! ($10, primalpetfoods.com)
THE BEST TREAT FOR HEALTHY TEETH
DENTAL
This high protein treat flosses your dog’s teeth as she chews! The unique honeycomb design scrubs away plaque and tartar while ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin, honey, and salmon oil boost wellness. (from $20, yummycombs.com)
THE BEST TREAT FOR CHEW LOVERS
CHEWS
Long-lasting and adored by dogs, Yakalicious Organic Chews are made from Himalayan yak cheese. They’re highly digestible, protein packed, and full of natural vitamins and minerals. Available in sizes for small to extra-large dogs. (from $15, mellowpremium.com)
ALT PROTEIN
THE BEST TREAT FOR DOGS WITH ALLERGIES Alternative protein sources like flies and crickets are a great source of protein, and they’re easy on the environment too! Made from black soldier fly larvae, Scout and Zoe’s Super Fly Jerky is a sustainable treat dogs love and an alternative protein option for sensitive tummies. ($15, scoutandzoes.com)
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THE BEST TREAT FOR ANXIOUS DOGS
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Anxious dog? Okoa Pet’s Hush, Puppy calming soft chews are made with broad-spectrum hemp extract, tryptophan, and choline to calm your dog, and all-natural ingredients like peanut butter, coconut oil, and sweet potato. (from $20, okoapet.com)
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THE BEST TREAT FOR MOTIVATION
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PROBLEM: KEEPING YOUR POOCH HYDRATED ON WALKS SOLUTION: Spleash attaches to your favorite leash! It fights dehydration with 12 oz of fresh water and is easy to use. No more juggling with bowls and bottles, thanks to Spleash! spleash.com PROBLEM: YOUR DOG CAN’T HOLD IT ALL DAY AND REGULAR TRAINING PADS LEAK AND SMELL
PROBLEM: PET STRESS
SOLUTION: WizSmart Pads lock in 6-14 cups of liquid and stay dry all day with no smell. Stay Put Tabs and baby diaper technology means they work for every dog, including male dogs who lift their legs! wizsmart.com
SOLUTION: BlackFin HEMP, the only CBD to be trusted by zoo and aquarium professionals, is now available to help balance stressed pets. For each unit purchased, one will be donated to a zoo! BlackFinHEMP.com
PROBLEM: CLEANING UP MESSY PET ACCIDENTS
PROBLEM: DOGGY BATH TIME WOES SOLUTION: Vetericyn FoamCare shampoo sprays on for quick coverage, foams instantly, conditions skin, and rinses easier than other shampoos! Available in regular, thick coat, and medicated formulas. Paraben-free, plant-based, and makes bath time fast and fun! vetericyn.com 62 moderndog
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SOLUTION: Sprinkle & Sweep eliminates the nauseating process of cleaning up stinky pet accidents such as vomit and runny poo. Simply sprinkle it on to instantly eliminate pungent odors, sweep into a dustpan, and dispose with no residue left behind! sprinkle-sweep.com
THE DOG GEAR LOOKBOOK
Your at-a-glance guide to the best stuff for your dog
COLLARS
Vegan Leather Collar, from $28; hotdogsalldressed.com
A Tail We Could Wag Side-Release Dog Collar, from $32; auburndirect.com
Padded Leather Dog Collar, from $35; centralkentuckytackandleather.com
Orange Boho Mandala No-Stink Waterproof Collar, from $30; wilderpup.com
GROOMING
Furbliss Brush, $13; vetniquelabs.com
Cordless Nail Grinder, $56; andis.com
Tear Stain Wipes, $14; jaxandcali.com
Dexas MudBuster Pet Paw Washer, from $17; amazon.com
Birthday Surprise Cake Toy Set, $50; oscarnewman.com
McLovin’s Treat Tumbler For Dogs $13; mclovinspet.com
Tug-A-Mals Monkey, $11; jollypets.com
TOYS
Interactive Natural Leather Tug Toy, $22; auburndirect.com
FOR DOG PEOPLE
Nose Print Pendant, from $277; robinslovingtouch.com
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Julianna Swaney Beagle Mug, $14; petshop.fringestudio.com
Elvis Apron, $29; alexross.world
Boston Terrier Tote Bag, $49; storytotes.store
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Healthy PAWS Solutions for everything from bad teeth to sore hips and itchy skin!
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1. ABSORB GROSS MESSES
2. A BETTER CHEW Dogs love the long-lasting, rawhide-free DigestaBone dog chews from Chews Happiness. Ingredients like dried yak cheese, beef gelatin, pumpkin, and organic chicken or whitefish boost digestive, joint, skin, and coat health! (from $20, chewshappiness.com)
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Made with safe, non-toxic, and eco-friendly volcanic rock and activated carbon, Sprinkle & Sweep instantly absorbs liquid and traps odours. Simply sprinkle it over the pet mess, let everything absorb, and then sweep it up! Bonus: use ModernDog15 for 15 percent off! ($22, sprinklesweep.com)
3. DOG TOOTHPASTE Canine dental wellness has a major impact on overall health. Keep your dog’s teeth and gums healthy (and save money on vet bills!) with the Pet Dental Gel Toothpaste from Oxyfresh. Odourless and tasteless, this toothpaste helps remove plaque and promotes healthy gums. ($11, oxyfresh.com)
8. HEMP HEMP HOORAY! The hemp-infused dog treats from Hemp 4 Paws promote skin, coat, joint, and bone health while aiding digestion. And dogs love them! Available in apple, pumpkin, and peanut butter flavours, they’re a great source of plant fibre, protein, and essential fatty acids. ($13, hemp4paws.ca)
4. HEAL PAW PADS
9. MEGA OMEGA
Does your pup have a dry nose or cracked paw pads? Bailey’s Hemp Infused Paw and Nose Balm is made with beeswax, shea butter, sunflower seed oil, aloe, and infused with naturally occurring CBD oil to help relieve dryness and irritation and encourage healing. (from $8, baileyscbd.com)
Packed with Omega-3 and antioxidants, PureForm Omega3 helps with skin and coat health, brain function, and is a great source of dietary fibre. It’s made with organic, milled flax linseed and zero artificial ingredients, preservatives, or fillers. ($30, pureformpethealth.com)
5. GOODBYE UTIs
10. BETTER BATH TIME
Harness the power of cranberry to address your dog’s urinary tract health issues. The CranMate chewable supplement from PRN Pharmacal is made with antioxidant-rich cranberry extract and is pork flavoured for a taste dogs love. ($22, prnpharmacal. com)
Bath time can be a breeze with Vetericyn’s FoamCare Pet Shampoo. This pH balanced shampoo sprays on, foams instantly, rinses fast, and is available in all coat, thick coat, and medicated formulas for your various pooch bathing needs. (from $15, vetericyn.com)
6. HAPPY HIPS
11. GO WILD
With plant-based probiotics, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and maltodextrin, the MitoJoint supplement for dogs is formulated to improve hip and joint health! (from $23, mitopets.com)
Support skin, heart, brain, and joint health with Fish Oil + Vitamin E from Fera Pet Organics. Made from sustainably sourced and wild caught sardines, anchovies, herring, and mackerel, it boosts wellness inside and out. (from $25, ferapetorganics.com)
7. ITCHY SKIN Formulated to help relieve dry, itchy skin, J.R. Liggett’s Dog Shampoo for Sensitive Skin is all-natural, detergent-free, and hypoallergenic. Available in a biodegradable bar or as a liquid, it contains soothing ingredients like olive, coconut, and castor oils, and colloidal oatmeal to ease the itching. (from $8, jrliggett.com)
12. SORE EARS Does your dog have sensitive ears? NaturPet Ear Drops are made from an herbal formula combining olive oil, calendula, vitamin E, and aloe vera with basil and bergamot oil to reduce inflammation and help relieve symptoms of ear infections, discharge, and vertigo. ($15, arrowleafnaturals.com) moderndogmagazine.com
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LOVE LETTERS
Summer days just rolling on by like the flow of the river and time. Just to be here. What one sees when one takes the time to look and feel. The breeze blows gently, rocks the leaves to and fro as they cast a shadow on the lazy river. Love the simple life, the gentle breeze, the grass growing and blowing on the mountainside. A pictureperfect summer day. Soul yearns and gravitates toward this peaceful flow of the river. Who could not love the riverside with all of its peacefulness and glory?—Monica Satterfield
Forever By My Side
Tiny Dog Stories Dog love in short form: miniature, reader-submitted dog stories of no more than 100 words. My Dream Samoyed At seven years old, I fell in love with a friend’s Samoyed dog, and I made it my life mission to one day have my own. First, I had to achieve three big goals: complete a journalism degree, get a job as a newspaper reporter, and buy a house in the country with lots of land. It took me 21 years. I loved my girl Jesse before I even laid eyes on her. She represented all my hard work and accomplishments. For almost 13 years we shared an incredible bond, and my tattoo keeps her memory alive. —Steph Dancey
All About Love My name is Leo. I came into my mom’s life during difficult times, which were leading to more difficult times. I provide comic relief and some home destruction for good measure. My best friends are my older dog brother, Sherman, and a cat named Wilky who believes himself to also be a dog. I’m 100 percent on all the time. Did you say outside? Treat? Walk? I’m in! However, my most important job is to make sure Mom is happy. She tells me I do a great job. People sometimes hurt people, but us dogs, we are all about love.—Angi Bettag
I knew she was my dog when I first laid eyes on her at the rescue. The terrified Border Collie mix came with anxiety, OCD, leash reactivity, blanket sucking disorder, and signs of abuse. I put her bed next to mine. The third night of the second week brought a fierce thunderstorm. She came to me on the side of the bed shaking. I pulled her up beside me. She has been there ever since. I lost her last August, but sometimes there is no mistaking it: I can feel her warm, solid, body pressed up against me.—Margo Bowblis
Duke the Hero When Ruth died suddenly, grieving widower Dave complained. Duke was her dog, not his. But man and Schnauzer eventually bonded. Three years later, Dave suffered a heart attack. He fell to the floor, semi-conscious, helpless, nose bleeding. Duke responded intuitively. He dragged his quilted dog blanket to cover Dave, then huddled at his side. A neighbour discovered them together the next day. Recovering, Dave told staff and hospital visitors that Duke was his hero: “I survived because I wasn’t alone.” When Dave passed, we adopted heroic Duke and loved him for seven years until he joined Ruth and Dave.—Jeannie Gree
My Boy Jack In 2011, I got a puppy so stinky we had to drive with the windows down. He was a fluffy black speck with lively brown eyes, and that day, he became my Jack. If he wanted my attention, he’d find something to back up to and kick until my eyes met his. He ran, jumped, and showed me true love. I held him in my arms every day for ten years, and one last time as he crossed the rainbow bridge. My boy is still with me. He gives me puppy kisses and runs forever in my heart.—Tania Alvarez
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Hailing from Mexico…
INTERESTING
DOG FACTS Fascinating dog trivia and little-known canine facts
The Chihuahua, which bears the distinction of being the smallest recognized dog breed, is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where it was first noted in the mid-19th century. The Chihuahua is thought to have descended from the Techichi, a larger, heavier ancestor of the Chihuahua kept by the Toltec people of Mexico as long ago as the 9th century AD.
Dog ears contain about 18 muscles, which enables them to raise, lower, rotate, tilt, and move their ears independently, allowing them to “funnel” sounds into the ear, as well as express emotion. Dogs can hear better than humans, detecting higher frequencies and sounds more than four times further away. Dogs with prick ears hear better than dogs with droopy ears.
The Emotional Maturity of a Two-Year-Old
There’s a Word for That
Pearly Whites Most adult humans have 32 teeth, whereas an adult dog should have 42 teeth in total—20 on top of their jaw and 22 on the bottom. Puppies have only 28 temporary teeth, which are replaced by their adult teeth by six months of age.
Those gurgling sounds your dog’s stomach sometimes makes? There’s a fancy name for that. The scientific name for dog stomach noises is borborygmi. These rumbling sounds are created by gas moving through the intestines. This is completely normal, though if your dog has constant or very loud borborygmi, a vet check-up may be in order.
Dogs experience the same emotions as those available to a two-and-a-half-year-old human, says Dr. Stanley Coren, psychology professor emeritus and writer on the intelligence and mental abilities of dogs. This means a dog will have all the basic emotions: joy, fear, anger, disgust, and, yes, love, but does not experience the more complex emotions like guilt, pride, and shame.
Gender Equality
Are You a Dog? The Dog is eleventh in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac animals. Recent Years of the Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018. People born in the Year of the Dog are thought to be loyal, honest, amiable, kind, sincere, prudent, and stubborn. They know how to keep secrets and inspire confidence. In romantic relationships, they are steadfast.
Puppies are born blind, deaf, and without teeth. Their eyes don’t open until they are 14 to 21 days old, and their vision is still limited at this point. Hearing is the last sense to fully develop— puppies can’t hear until they are about three weeks old. Without sight and hearing, newborn pups use smell to navigate their world.
The Fascinating Diversity of Dogs Dogs are the most diverse mammal species on the planet. They can vary in weight from six pounds (three kg) to 200 pounds (90 kg) when fully grown and have incredibly varied hair types and body shapes—think the French Bulldog vs. the Saluki.
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It is a myth that just female dogs’ urine causes burnt-out patches in the lawn. Both male and female dogs cause these due to the high nitrogen content in their urine. This myth likely got off the ground, so to speak, because female dogs squat to pee, concentrating their urine in one place, while male dogs tend to lift a leg in several locations, spreading around the damage.
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