INSIDE: Natural solutions to common canine health problems
The lifestyle magazine for modern dogs and their companions
Find “The One” Personality tests for dogs p78
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TEACH YOUR DOG TO TALK
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the s ift best g og for d e! peopl
p84 Assistive technology for dogs
IS CBD RIGHT FOR YOUR DOG?
p28 Fight cognitive decline
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Superfoods for Dogs: Healthy Kibble Additions + Getting a Puppy After Losing Your Heart Dog
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14 FEATURES The Dogs Most Likely to Show Mental Decline with Age A study of over 15,000 dogs pinpoints which factors— besides age—contribute to a dog’s loss of mental ability.
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Goodbye #Vanlife A travelling dog photographer bids adieu to life on the road.
BY TRACEY TONG
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The Amazing Rescue Relay The all-volunteer feel-good feat of coordination that transports rescue dogs to awaiting ‘furever’ homes.
BY SUSAN KAUFFMANN
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The Fix: How to Tire Out a High Energy Dog Tips, tricks, and strategies for tiring out a dog with “way too much energy.” BY SUE ALEXANDER
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Getting a Puppy After Losing Your Heart Dog The dog that changed everything and the dog that comes next. BY SONIA JONES
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‘Talking’ Dog Takes Over TikTok Bunny the Sheepadoodle uses assistive technology to communicate, wowing over four million followers and inspiring others to test their dogs’ ability to acquire language. BY CASSANDRA GILL
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Home is Where the Dog Is Fantastic finds for the dogfriendly home.
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The Cold Weather Gear Guide Canine essentials built for adventuring.
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Gift Guide Inspired suggestions for all the dogs and dog lovers on your list.
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16 Fun Dog Finds Under $100 Staff favourites, all under $100!
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Dreamy Dog Beds We’ve rounded up the comfiest, coziest dog beds out there!
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Healthy Paws Solutions for everything from dry skin and coat to digestive issues.
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Commonly Confused Breeds: The Komondor vs. The Puli These dreadlocked dogs share a showstopping corded coat— but the similarities stop there. BY ROSE FROSEK
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The Berger Picard Saved from extinction, a rare, ancient French breed is made famous by Disney. BY KELLY CALDWELL
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10 Breeds that Look Totally Different As Puppies We asked Gina DiNardo, breed expert and AKC Executive Secretary, for her list of pups that look most unlike their adult counterparts. Prep yourself for some serious cuteness!
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Short Spine Dog Stands Tall “Frog dog” Ivy takes social media by storm!
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Like A Dog To Water: Hydrotherapy And Swimming Lessons For Dogs
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How to Calm an Overly Excited Dog Restore calm with this one easy-to-teach cue.
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CBD and Your Dog: Can this legal hemp derivative help your dog?
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Healthy Kibble Additions Add these powerhouse foods to your dog’s dinner for a wellness boost—and a happy pup!
Unlikely Besties: Dog and Miniature Horse Become “Instant Best Friends” Miniature therapy horse and sheepdog share adorable bond.
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Westminster 2022: The Return to Madison Square Garden Historic dog show returns home to the Big Apple.
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Find Your Dream Dog: Shelter Dog Temperament Testing How to assess the personality and temperament of your potential new best friend. BY TEOTI ANDERSON
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Interesting Dog Facts Family gathering? Try these dog facts to get the conversation flowing! BY ISABELLE ORR
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Connie’s Book Club Editor-in-Chief Connie Wilson’s round up of this season’s must-read book picks.
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REGULAR FEATURES 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Contributors 10 Stuff We Love 12 The Scoop 20 Smile! Photo Contest 102 Marketplace
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ON THE COVER Jack Russell Terrier Beacon photographed by Amanda Jones. Turn to page 34 for a look at Amanda's incredible 25-year streak photographing dogs. Top Cover inset: Joelle Andres and Bastian / @bastianandbrews
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100 Tiny Dog Stories Dog love in short form: miniature, reader-submitted dog stories of no more than 100 words. 104 Signs You’ve Officially Become a Dog Person An illustrated guide. BY MICHELLE SIMPSON In USA: MODERN DOG (ISSN 1703-812X) Volume 20, Issue 4. 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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appy winter! With the air crisp and the holidays around the corner, we’re in eager anticipation of all the season has to offer—including the potential of new canine family members. With reports of overcrowded shelters, this winter season could be the perfect time to add to your pack! Considering it? We help you find “the one” with personality tests for rescue dogs (p 78).
@moderndogmag wrote an awesome little article on us, and I couldn’t be any happier. To know that what I’m doing matters is the greatest gift I could ask for. Thanks to everyone for the continued support!! —@rumyhuman Read our feature on the amazing Rescue Dog 'Cafe' in Bellingham, WA at: moderndogmagazine.com/rescuecafe
Looking for further proof of how amazing dogs are? We take a closer look at how dog owners are using assistive technology to teach their dogs to talk. Marvel at the sophisticated musings—and bathroom humour!—of Bunny the “talking” dog who forms incredible phrases by selecting buttons that say words when pressed. If you’ve been considering trying CBD, turn to page 54. We take a look at whether CBD is right for your dog and recommended organic, safely extracted, and third-party lab tested products to get started with! Interested in easily improving your dog’s dinner without making it from scratch? Add the healthy superfoods for dogs on page 56 to your pup’s regular meal and provide a beneficial boost. We also explore cognitive decline in dogs and provide mental exercises to help your dog stay sharp (p 28).
The Best Read!
So important to start the week by reading up on the news! #MondayMorning #moderndog—@oliviathefluffydog
Discover the dreamiest of dog beds on page 88, as well as staff favourites all under $100 on page 76. You’ll also find the best cold weather gear and inspired gifts galore. And we can pretty much guarantee the unlikely besties on page 16 and 46 will put a smile on your face! And that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. There are heartwarming reader-submitted stories, giveaways, expert behavioural advice, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we loved putting it together. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Dog family! With love,
Holiday Reading
Connie Wilson, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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SUSAN KAUFFMANN is an equestrian and canine journalist who lives on ten acres in the mountains outside of Reno, Nevada. She shares this little high-desert paradise with three horses, two dogs, two cats, and one husband. She enjoys doing obedience and trick training with her dogs, and her horses are pretty handy at doing tricks too. She's still working on the cats and her husband. On page 62 of this issue, Susan takes a heartwarming look at the incredible dedication and teamwork required to move rescue dogs (including her new shelter pup!) across the country to awaiting forever homes.
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Stuff We Love
Modern Dog staffers’ picks of the litter! 1 Ditch the plastic bags and shop sustainably with this cool tote bag from Inkopious! Available in a variety of cute dog designs, it’s made from 100% cotton canvas with reinforced stitching for durability.—Yaunna ($30, inkopious.com) 2 As a Chihuahua mom, I worry about keeping ChiliCheese safe from predators and local wildlife while outdoors. The Raptor Shield Vest is talon and bite-proof and protects your dog from coyotes, hawks, and other birds of prey.—Becky ($76, raptorshield.com) 3 Curious about your dog’s genetics? Developed by veterinarians and PhD geneticists, the Canine HealthCheck test from Paw Print Genetics screens your pooch for over 250 inherited diseases and traits.—Vicki ($190, caninehealthcheck.com) 4 Worried your pup has too many carbs and not enough protein in her diet? Visionary Pet’s Low Carb, Keto Freeze-Dried beef recipe is made with humangrade ingredients like beef, beef heart, green beans, and coconut oil!—Connie ($59, visionarypet.com) 5 Dive into a lighthearted, inspiring read! Ginger: The Journey of Two Hearts, One Animal, One Human is a wonderful true story about the transformative adventures Ginger and author Hartford J. Hough went on together and the lives they affected in the process.—Linda ($8 for the Kindle edition, $22 for paperback, thefurbeneathmywings.com or amazon.com) 6 Keep your dog’s coat under control with the Easy Clip Whisper Clipper from Andis! Designed for single-coated breeds, this high-quality clipper kit comes with a blade guard, a blade brush, and six attachment combs.—Connie ($61, andis.com) 7 Honour any dog with a personalized, engraved brick paver at the Purina Farms Events Centre! The brick can be placed on the Walk of Champions or Path of Honour, and proceeds support the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation’s canine health research and programs.—Isabelle (from $100, akcchf.org/brick) 8 Elsa Beatriz Art creates fun custom pet-photo art renderings from your photos. A perfect gift for family and friends!—Cecilia (from $175, oils4u-us.com) 9 Gently freeze-dried, Pure Pheasant’s Freeze-Dried Pheasant Breast for Dogs and Cats makes a great single-ingredient meal topper or treat you can feel good about giving your dog!—Yaunna ($8, purepheasant.com) 10 The cone of shame is never fun. The vet-recommended Recovery Suit from Suitical is a welcome alternative, comfortably protecting dogs recovering from medical procedures, skin conditions, and more.—Jennifer (from $33, suitical.com/moderndog2021) 11 Elevate your walk with the Handsfree Bungee Dog Leash and Waist Multi-Purpose Bag set from PetPonia—it makes your dog adventures hands-free! Designed for comfort and function, it has plenty of storage, too.—Hayley ($33, petponia.com) 12 Stay stylishly on schedule with a dog-breed watch from Celeste Watch Company! These gorgeous watches are made with sapphire glass, are water resistant up to 30 meters, and feature goat leather straps. Choose from a variety of breed designs—or customize your own!—Jennifer (from $160, celestewatch.com) 13 Maintaining your dog’s teeth doesn’t have to be a chore! Yummy Combs tasty dog chews work like dental floss as your dog chews them. Plus, they’re made with high-quality proteins and ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin, honey, and salmon oil!—Simran (from $20, yummycombs.com)
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We’re giving it away! Enter to win fabulous giveaways each and every week in December, January, and February. Go to moderndogmagazine.com/giveaways to enter! Lucky readers will win every week.
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Win 1 of 2 ALL-IN supplement prize packs from Vetericyn! Includes a 90-day supply of supplements (3 bottles) with your choice of puppy, adult, or senior formulas.
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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 12 FurZoff, the new and better way to remove pet hair from your home and vehicles. Made in the USA from 90% recycled material, it’s 100% durable!
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 3 animal supplement prize packs from Animal Necessity! Includes one box of Ocu-GLO 30 count capsules, one jar of Ocu-GLO 30 count soft chews, and one bag of Ocu-GLO 15 count soft chews.
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Beginning December 1, 2021 at 12:01 AM (PST) through February 28, 2022 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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The Tundra Dog Coat from Shedrow K9 features a water- and wind-resistant outer shell and an inner fleece lining to keep your pup warm and dry! Adjustable chest and belly band closures and stretchy, adjustable leg straps keep the coat secure while reflective piping offers enhanced visibility. ($35, shedrowk9.com)
Dark winter walks? Let your dog light the way! The ingenious Headlight Harness is a super-reflective, comfortable, lightweight dog harness with an LED light at the chest. It projects up to 100 feet ahead, lighting your path and ensuring you are seen by vehicles. Bonus: use the harness with a seatbelt to keep your dog safe and secure in the car! (from $60, headlightharness.com)
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No more wet, muddy leashes! The vibrant Hydro Leashes from Hot Dogs All Dressed are waterproof, easy to clean, and stink free. Add on adorable charms for extra customization! (from $33, hotdogsalldressed.com)
Protect your dog’s paws from snow, slush, and road salt with Walkaboots dog boots from Walkabout Harnesses! The rubber sole provides insulation while the waterresistant neoprene shell and moisture-absorbing liner keep paws dry. (from $17, walkaboutharnesses.com)
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No more frozen ears! Keep your dog’s ears, head, and neck warm in frigid weather with the MuTTuque from Muttluks, made from stretchy knit fleece fabric. (sale price $20, muttluks.ca)
Keep winter weather at bay with the water-resistant Winter Puffer Coat from UPZ Pet Products. Made with thick polyester, nylon, and organic cotton fabrics, this comfortable coat features snap buttons and an elastic four-leg style. ($54, upzone.ca)
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Kissamo’s insta-popping pet tags are stylish, silent, and rustproof. Each pet tag is individually made and laser engraved with your furry bestie’s name and contact info. kissamo.com Create an exciting monthly experience for your dog with up to 6 items of fun themed toys and delicious gourmet treats! Dog Parties Box makes a great gift for one lucky pup! Save 15% with code MDM2021. dog-parties.com Your dog will look chic in this American-made, reversible harness paired with a removable bow that can also be worn on the collar. Bonus: every order helps a dog in need! wagandwonder.com
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Join Carolyn, Kel, and rescue dogs Bea and B.B. on exciting road trips across the United States. These nonfiction stories capture the surprises, challenges, and humour of travelling with dogs. Search: Dog Vacations on Amazon
Oak & Berry martingale style collars spread the pressure around your pup’s neck rather than at the front like traditional collars! Sustainably made from Pineapple leaf fibres and a padded design for comfortability. oaknberry.patternbyetsy.com
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CBD Living Pet CBD Soft Chews for Dogs combine CBD and nutritious prebiotics, probiotics, and enzymes with delicious flavors your dog will crave. Available in Peanut Butter Calming, Sweet Potato + Organic Apple Immunity Support, and Bacon Flavor Mobility Support. cbdliving.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
These tasty Bacon Soft Chews from Creating Better Days deliver just the right dose of CBD to your doggo at treat time, every time! Each batch is third-party lab tested, so get some now! creatingbetterdays.com
Get ready for winter walks with Shedrow K9’s waterresistant and fleece-lined Chinook Dog Coat! Use promo code MDSHED15 at checkout for 15% off their entire collection! Visit shedrowk9.com
Dogs deserve a shampoo specially formulated for them! J.R.LIGGETT’s Dog Shampoo for Sensitive Skin is all-natural and 100% detergent-free, helping relieve itchy skin and leaving them feeling clean and silky soft. jrliggett.com
This cute and practical pet feeding mat makes a perfect gift! Made from easy-to-clean, premium-quality neoprene, this mat will last for years. Created by Washington-based artist Sherry Scharschmidt. etsy.com/shop/catsdogswords moderndogmagazine.com
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Gift Guide Inspirational stories about assistance dogs like Freedom, who helps a disabled vet regain her independence and saves her from a house fire. Get 40% off with promo code: DOG40. bakerbookhouse.com Keep your furry friend close this holiday season with custom pet nose pendants from Precious Metal Prints. Modern Dog readers save 20% by entering the code "Modern Dog" at checkout. preciousmetalprints.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
Anyone with a love of dogs and a desire for clarity, have a source for those reflections in this “DogDala Coloring Book.” Over 50 dog mandalas, mantras, and affirmations are included. leftpawpress.com
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Keep your pet safe, seen, and comfortable anywhere you go in a Headlight Harness. Highly reflective, water-resistant, and lightweight, it is the only dog harness you will ever need! headlightharness.com/shop
Give the gift of health by purchasing a personalized engraved brick at the prestigious Purina Events Center (includes a keepsake replica brick). Proceeds support canine health research funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation. akcchf.org/ brick-gift
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Take care of your pet’s holiday style and the planet with the new EarthStyle Dog Collar from 2Hounds Design. The webbing is made of recycled plastic bottles! Available in 5/8", 1", and 1.5" widths. 2houndsdesign.com 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
Spread the love with the Love Always collection. Cute, lovable designs of your favourite breeds printed on the comfiest sweatshirts and tees. inkopious.com
Discover your dog’s genetic health with the Canine HealthCheck! Test for 250 + diseases and traits commonly found in dogs, with quick results in 14 days or less. caninehealthcheck.com
More toys than FAO Schwartz, more treats than a Mrs. Fields’ warehouse and yet PD thinks he isn’t spoiled. Laugh over PD’s (not!) ruff life in “Get Me Out of Here! Reflections of PD The Put-Upon Pug.” Use code PD123 for 10% off at PDThePugProductions.com or find it on Amazon.com These unique compositions from Elsa Beatriz Art are created by arranging photos of your pets on a chosen background and turning the image into a fun scene! Makes a pawfect gift. oils4u-us.com moderndogmagazine.com
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CBD & YOUR DOG
CBD is a hemp derivative that contains no more than 0.03% THC and won’t get your dog high. What it does contain is cannabinoids, which interact with the endocannabinoid system to provide the medical and therapeutic benefits seen from CBD oil and treats.
Ways CBD Can Help Your Dog
Pain management
Chronic inflammation
What to look for in a CBD product Is it independently tested? Look for a CBD company that independently tests its products and provides a certificate of analysis.
Nausea
Seizures
What’s the THC level? Hemp-derived CBD should contain no more than 0.03% THC. More could harm your dog, so make sure it falls below this level. Is it organic? Organic products are free from pesticides that could harm your dog. How is the CBD extracted? Safe extraction methods include cold press and carbon dioxide extraction. Steer clear of companies using toxic solvents like propane, hexane or butane to extract the CBD.
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Anxiety & Stress
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Oven-baked and crunchy, the Mini Dog Bones from Creating Better Days are made with organic CBD oil and natural ingredients like salmon oil, chicken, oatmeal, and apples. Perfect for dogs of all sizes. ($32, creatingbetterdays.com) CBD Living’s completely water soluble Pet Calming Water Booster can simply be added right to your dog’s water bowl! Made with MCT coconut oil and a broad-spectrum CBD complex, it easily dissolves and doesn’t leave a lasting taste. ($40, cbdliving.com) Pet Releaf Calming Edibites are CBDinfused soft chews with a peanut butter and carob flavour dogs love. Calming ingredients like baobab and chamomile are combined with full-spectrum hemp extract to ease canine anxiety and stress. Available for small, medium, and large breeds. (from $9, petreleaf.com)
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The Bacon Flavour Hemp CBD Oil from Happy Buddies Hemp is formulated specifically for dogs who are 25 to 60 pounds. Made with C02 extracted hemp terpenes and organic cold-pressed hemp seed oil, it has a delicious bacon flavour for easy dosing. ($51, happybuddies.org)
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Suzie’s CBD Soft Chews are softly baked and contain 2 mg of fullspectrum, humangrade, organic CBD oil from their USDA organic farm. Available in Chicken and Turmeric, Beef Bone Broth, and Peanut Butter Carob flavours your pooch will love. ($25, suziespettreats.com)
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WHOLESOME HOUND Products to enhance a healthy canine lifestyle
Keeping your dog well-fed means more than just satisfying their hunger. WellyChef “Homemade Dog Food Done Right” Base Mix makes it easy and simple to make your dog a nutritious meal to feed raw or cooked. Choose a unique recipe and add fresh meat for healthy, balanced dog food. wellychef.com
NOBL Himalayan Cheese Treats with Mint are ethically and sustainably sourced and crafted with only five natural ingredients. All chews are long-lasting and smoked for a distinctive flavour and texture, with their own unique shape to help maintain canine dental health for both small and large dogs. noblfoods.com/chews
I’m-Yunity for dogs is the only clinically proven medicinal mushroom extract of Coriolus versicolor. It helps to reduce your dog’s pain and fatigue while improving energy levels, mobility, and appetite. Start improving your dog’s immunity and quality of life today! Use code "moderndog" for 5% off, and learn about clinical results and rewards programs at buyimyunity.com!
Happy Buddies Hemp CBD oil for Dogs and Cats is a wonderful option for many ailments. From anxiety and stress to pain and inflammation, these completely vegan, all-natural hemp oil products give your pet a healthy alternative that alleviates their symptoms. Dosing is easy with small, medium, and large breed options! happybuddies.org
PetPonia’s hands-free dog leash provides comfort and functionality! Zero-shock technology absorbs bone-jarring jerks between you and your dog. The leash can be attached to the waist or used on its own and the multi-purpose waist bag comes with a cell phone case, a headphone hole, key holder, and a money pocket. petponia.com
Taste the health benefits with Pet Releaf Edibites. Along with the full spectrum hemp extract with naturally occurring CBD, Pet Releaf includes all-natural ingredients in the soft chew Edibites to support a dog’s overall health, as well as functional ingredients in select Edibites products to target specific ailments. petreleaf.com moderndogmagazine.com
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16 FUN DOG FINDS UNDER $100 Staff favourites, all under $100!
UNDER $20
Poop Bag Holder, from $13; sassywoof.com
Coffee & Donuts Burrow Toys, from $20; zippypaws.com
DogDala Colouring Book, from $10; leftpawpress.com
Dog Mom T-Shirt, from $20; leescooltees.com
“Snow Cute” Dog Hoodie, from $24.50; petponia.com
Handmade Canvas Dog Bandanas, from $26; shopmimigreen.com
Tartan Dog Coat, from $30; partyanimalpets.com
No-Pull Harness, from $33; 2houndsdesign.com
Royal Blue & White Dog Necklace, from $40; grey2k.org
Stainless Steel Dog Bowl, from $40; luckydogdirect.com
Reversible Dog Harness with Velvet Bow, from $60; wagandwonder.com
Custom Pet Nose Pendant/ Keychain, from $80; preciousmetalprints.com
Ruff and Tumble Classic Drying Coat, from $64; cooltugs.com
UNDER $30
Aztec Dog Collar, from $25; kaause.com
UNDER $50
Hologram Pet ID Tag, from $33.50; kissamo.com
UNDER $100
Custom Photo Cushion, from $55; everythingaboutanimals.com
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Healthy PAWS
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Solutions for everything from dry skin and coat to digestive issues
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2. BETTER BATHTIME
Give your pup a natural taurine boost and cardiac support with the Nature’s Logic Beef Crumble Meal Topper for Dogs and Cats! Made with natural, real meat protein and taurine, cystine, and methionine, it is a delicious and heart-healthy treat. ($19, natureslogic.com)
J.R. Liggett’s Botanical Dog Shampoo Bar contains saponified olive oil and coconut, castor, rosemary, tea tree, and lavender oils for a soothing bath time experience. All-natural and detergent-free, this shampoo bar is also biodegradable! ($8, jrliggett.com)
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3. ITCHY EARS Looking for a gentle way to soothe and clean your dog’s itchy, irritated ears? The Oxyfresh Advanced Dog Ear Cleaner helps remove wax, dirt, and mites while eliminating odours. ($12, oxyfresh.com)
4. URINARY HEALTH & BLADDER CONTROL Earth Animal’s Urinary and Kidney Relief Organic Herbal Remedy helps normalize bladder and kidney muscle function, helping maintain bladder control and health. ($22, shop.earthanimal.com)
5. HIPS & JOINTS Formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, green lipped mussel, and Omega-3s, WellyTails Cartilage Hip and Joint Dog Rx supplement supports dogs suffering from osteoarthritis, worn cartilage, and hip and joint pain. (from $40, wellychef.com)
8. HAPPY MOUTHS Made with antifungal and antiviral flavonoids, Natures Dentist dental powder promotes and protects your dog’s oral health without harming digestive flora or staining teeth. (from $24, mcintoshproline.com)
9. DRY, TANGLED COAT This Lavender Mint Detangling Spray from John Paul Pet calms, moisturizes, soothes, and replenishes dry, unruly dog hair with conditioning ingredients like oatmeal, chamomile, sweet almond oil, and panthenol. ($13, johnpaulpet.com)
10. SORE, ITCHY EYES Relieve eye ailments with Vetericyn Plus Antimicrobial Eye Gel. This non-irritating gel formula lubricates the eyes, alleviating allergy symptoms, itchiness, stinging, irritation, and pain. ($20, vetericyn.com)
6. SENSITIVE TUMMY
11. EASY DEMATTING
Prebiotic power! The Optagest Digestive Aid from InClover is a prebiotic formulated to provide GI support, settle upset tummies, and support healthy digestion. Simply sprinkle onto your dog’s food! (from $22, eshop.inclover.com)
Is your dog’s coat prone to matting? The Andis Dematting Rake features a non-slip grip, a wide-tooth design, and is made with pro-grade stainless steel to help gently break up matted fur. ($14, small-animal.andis.com)
7. HEALTHY HEART, SKIN & COAT
12. BONES & JOINTS
Intrepid Pet’s Goat Milk Healthy Hearts treats are made with anti-inflammatory ingredients like fresh goat milk, tapioca, chickpea, and sunflower oil to promote heart health. These nutrient-dense treats are also an ideal way to support the skin and coat! ($7, intrepidpet.com)
Maintain your dog’s healthy bone and joint function with Dog Almighty Elixir’s Mobility formula containing ingredients like collagen peptides, L-Carnitine, turmeric, and vitamins and minerals. Choose from chicken, turkey, and beef and mushroom flavours. ($5, dogalmightyelixirs.com) moderndogmagazine.com
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