Your Dog Questions Answered (p94) PLUS Terrific Giveaways, Drool-Worthy Finds, Great Toys + More!
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f you haven’t heard of Rocky Kanaka, get ready because you are about to fall in love. Fall in love with his mission to help dogs in need, that is. As the Founder and President of the awardwinning company DOG for DOG, Rocky is making it easy to give back. For every DOG for DOG item purchased, the company donates a meal to a dog in need. DOG for DOG also aims to bring about awareness of overcrowded shelters, education around pet adoptions, spay and neuter programs, and much more. Rocky’s attitude about making a positive impact is as contagious as his endless energy. He believes helping dogs in need should be an uplifting process. Because of this, Rocky highlights the wonderful stories he sees happen every day. “Sharing the winning stories helps cultivate more winning stories.” Rocky states. “On our first donation drop, I adopted a malnourished boxer named Flip and within days he was diagnosed with distemper. Things were not looking good for Flip, but I stopped at nothing to save him and thankfully he pulled through. I now say that Flip saved me because he is a constant reminder why I can’t stop working to positively impact the lives of animals.” Rocky has crafted a starring role as the big dreamer entrepreneur turned industry mover and shaker— taking his small idea and turning it into a nationally recognized brand. With his high-octane energy and movie star good looks, its not surprising he’s been able to bring about impressive milestones for the company.
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One main catalyst for the rapid growth of DOG for DOG was meeting Ryan Kavanaugh, Founder and CEO of Relativity Media. Rocky states, “Ryan believed in me and showed me that anything is possible. Meeting Ryan is a true underdog story—it’s not everyday a media tycoon who builds one of the most successful entertainment companies decides that what you are doing is worth supporting.” A huge advocate for ending pet homelessness, Ryan partnered with Rocky so the two of them could accelerate DOG for DOG’s mission. continued on page 47 ▸
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Is Agility Right for Your Dog? Thinking about trying out agility? Here's what you need to know to get started.
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Is Your Dog Dominant or Submissive? 50 shades of grey.
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5 Totally Awesome Ways to Help Dogs Or Volunteer With Your Own Dog Five people making a difference, one dog at a time.
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How to Improve Your Bond With Your Dog Understanding the human/canine connection and how to make your bond stronger.
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Terrific Terriers Meet six members of the lively, energetic Terrier group!
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How to Use Your Passion for Photography to Help Dogs in Need Professional photographer Mark Stevens shares tips for how to use your camera to help shelter dogs find homes.
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Exclusive! Dog-Loving Disney Star Laura Marano is Crazy About Dogs Believe the hype: the Disney superstar is indeed all that… and she loves dogs!
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Canine Empathy Your dog really does care if you're happy.
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Help! What To Do In Common Canine Emergencies How to handle all manner of dog-related emergency.
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BY NOA NICHOL
BY COREY VAN'T HAAFF
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BY STEVE DUNO
PHOTOGRAPHED BY SARAH DALOISE
BY MARY-JO DIONNE
BY STANLEY COREN
THE GOODS 40
Gift Guide Irresistible finds for all the dogs and dog lovers on your list.
BREED PROFILE 20
Meet the Newbies Get to know the Coton de Tulear and the Wirehaired Vizsla, two breeds newly recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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The Cocker Spaniel America's Sweetheart. BY KELLY CALDWELL
BODY AND SOUL 76
Does Your Dog Have Fleas? Here's How to Check; MD Poll; Quotable
BY DARCY WINTONYK
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Does Your Dog Have What It Takes to Be a Therapy Dog?
Second Chance Dogs (And The People They're Saving Along the Way) Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue offers second chances, not just to abused and abandoned dogs, but to people too.
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How Increased Oxygen Intake Could Help Your Dog; Slim Down Your Dog, At-home UTI Test
BY JEN REEDER
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P H OTO S O P H I E G A M A N D
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LIVING 10
We Asked… What's the weirdest thing your dog has ever eaten? Get ready for some hilarious—and shocking—responses!
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We're Giving It Away! We've got three months of fantastic giveaways, from gift baskets of super-delicious all-natural dog treats to grooming products you'll wonder how you lived without, and winners every week!
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Flower Power: Pit Bulls of the Revolution Photographer Sophie Gamand casts Pit Bulls in a new light—a very soft and beautiful one.
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Tail Spotting How well do you know your dog breeds? Put your breed identification skills to the test with our "What Breed Belongs to Each Wag?" test.
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Stars, They're Just LIke Us! Candid snaps of celebs out and about with their pups.
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DIY Craft: Stamp It! Make your own dog-pattered wrapping paper with this DIY rubber stamp project, plus more cool pet projects.
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Loving and Losing a Senior Dog The joys of taking in an older dog.
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Can My Dog Eat That? The fruit edition.
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5 Indoor Activities to Cheer Up a Bored Dog Keep your dog busy, happy, and engaged with these five fun games.
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At a Glance: The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
BY MARTHA LEARY
98 Why You Should Adopt A Friend Over the Holidays BY KATIE LEONARD
REGULAR FEATURES 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Contributors 12 Stuff We Love 14 The Scoop 24 Smile! Photo Contest 123 Marketplace
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Disney superstar Laura Marano and her adorable Keeshoon, Velvet. Photographed by Kharen Hill. Make up, Kristina Goldberg; Hair, Judd Minter; Styling, Tara Williams. Velvet wears a classic studded leather "Bengal" collar from Sebastian & Co. $42, sebastiancollarandsaddlery.com.
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DIY Eat Rex's Terrific Trailmix. (You can make this from leftovers!)
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Ask a Trainer: Aggressive Cavalier-cross Attacks Other Little Dogs Addressing causes of aggression and learning your dog's triggers.
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Connie’s Book Club Curl up with a good dog and a good book. Editor-in-Chief Connie Wilson’s round-up of winter season must-reads.
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Ask Dog Lady Bothered and bewildered? Crazed and confused? Dog Lady delves into your most dogged dilemmas.
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Last Lick: How I Met My Dog And then there was Artie. BY VICKI M. TITTLE
BY TEOTI ANDERSON
BY MONICA COLLINS
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you might want to give agility a try, you’re definitely going to want to flip to page 28. (Your dog is going to be so stoked!) If your New Year’s resolution is to get more involved in your community, to give back, or put a passion for photography to good use, we’ve got you covered! Check out: “Flower Power: Pit Bulls of the Revolution” (we can’t get enough of these photos!) on p26; “5 Totally Awesome Ways to Help Dogs” on p44; and “Use Your Passion For Photography to Help Dogs in Need” on p82. We also share adorable photos of smiling dogs and fun photos of celebs out and about with their pups, explore canine behaviour (p26) and empathy in dogs (p86), and so much more! From awesome DIYS to heartwarming personal essays to canine health and wellness, we hope to be a cherished companion through the season and a reminder that there’s a whole lot of good in this world if one sets their mind to seeing it. Let’s spread joy, people. We’ve got some pretty amazing four-legged mentors to help us in the process!
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t times I find myself worrying about where our society is headed. And then I look to my dog. It seems the daily pressures we face are ever greater—more work, more information to process—and we’re invariably glued to one screen or another. I’m as guilty of this as anyone, and yet it’s so important not to lose the ability to see and participate in what's real and happening right at this very moment. I certainly don’t want to be paying so much attention to my iPhone that I miss out on what’s truly precious and important in life. So how can we keep it real, keep our engagement focused on the present moment? Our dogs provide the answer, of course! When it comes to the many, many ways we can maximize our appreciation and enjoyment of the present moment and revel in real-time life, they constantly lead by example. Here’s what my dogs have shown me: that the simple things in life are often the best—like a walk in the woods after a rain shower when everything smells fresh and new; that playtime is a great way of releasing pent up energy (plus it’s revitalizing and has fitness benefits!); that the world could use a little more goofiness (who among us doesn’t fail to smile at her dog’s crazy antics?); and, last but not least, always greet those you love with joyful enthusiasm— we all know how good it feels when our dogs welcome us in such a fashion. I'm planning to incorporate those philosophies into my New Year’s resolution, with a particular focus on having more fun and spending a little less time sitting in front of my computer! My dog definitely inspires me to be my best self. To get 2015 off on the right foot, we’ve packed this issue with inspiring stories and how-to’s! If you’ve ever considered whether
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Wishing you love, peace, and happiness!
Connie Wilson, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Nature’s intelligence functions with effortless ease… with carefreeness, harmony, and love. And when we harness the forces of harmony, joy, and love, we create success and good fortune with effortless ease. —Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
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A passionate animal advocate and longtime volunteer, television producer Darcy Wintonyk just received the 2014 SPCA award for media excellence. In addition to producing a national consumer television series, she also pens a popular pet column highlighting animal issues and events. In this issue of Modern Dog, she tackles a series of "What to do if…" questions concerning dogs (p 94). The sarcastic journalist lives in Vancouver, BC, with her husband and Norfolk terrier, Murphy Brown, named after the snappy TV maven played by Candice Bergen in the 1990s. Follow her @darcynews.
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Connie Wilson Editor & Creative Director
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Noa Nichol is a freelance writer and editor living in Vancouver, B.C. She enjoys practicing yoga daily, travelling and, most of all, hanging out with her “Spoodle” (Spaniel/Poodle mix), Wally. In this issue, Noa gets the lowdown on Agility for would-be first timers. Is agility right for your dog? Find out on page 28!
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Melanie Luther is an illustrator and lover of dogs. Her delightful illustrations have been featured in a variety of publications both national and international, but this winter issue marks her Modern Dog debut! She lives in Calgary, AB, with her beautiful wife and their many pets and spends her days enjoying their company and painting and drawing pictures. Her illustrations often feature her awesome dogs, Douglas and Veronica, but sometimes she draws other things too (like her cat Izzy). Check out Melanie’s lovely illustration for “How to Improve Your Bond With Your Dog” on p 60.
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