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THE DACHSHUND NO PULL LEASHES ASK DOG LADY STUFF WE LOVE SENIOR DOGS
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The How-to Issue Brush your dog’s teeth Hunt for truffles Start your own rescue group Introduce a new dog into your pack
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FEATURES 28 Do dogs need canine friends? BY STANLEY COREN
38 Maggie Q, We Love You
An exclusive interview with the actor and animal rights activist. BY MARNI WEDIN
42 Nobody Knows the Truffles I’ve Seen
Trained dogs unearth culinary black gold.
BY SANDY ROBINS
50 Laughing Matters
Jennifer Finnigan’s love for kooky comedy, matching luggage, and her co-star, Johnny.
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BY MARY-JO DIONNE
56 Rescue 101
Animal lovers start their own inspiring grass-roots rescue organizations. BY CARREEN MALONEY
62 The Modern Dog’s Guide to Boston
Where to shop, eat, stay, and play.
BY ELIZABETH GARDINER
84 Chi-Wow-Wow!
With her latest role, the incomparable Jamie Lee Curtis throws dog lovers a bone. BY ELIZABETH KEMP
86 Dog Story
Of love, betrayal, and (eventual) reconciliation.
BY SARAH STRANGE
98 Body Language Basics
How to “read” dog. BY STANLEY COREN
107 Rover’s Got Game
Nina Ottosson’s smart dog toys challenge canine minds.
BY BRIELLE MORGAN
140 War of the Roses
A down-on-her-luck Dachshund finds her forever home.
BY JENNIFER NOSEK
STYLE 37 Dress Your Dog
Solving fashion crises one dog at a time.
40 Chien Chic
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49 Doggie Styles
Fun stuff for feisty pups.
66 Cirque du Chien
PHOTOGRAPHED BY LINDSEY DONOVAN
97 Green Scene
Earth-friendly choices for eco-minded dogs.
105 More Cool Finds Under $20
Big style, small budget.
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LIVING 12 Stuff We Love
Modern Dog staffer’s picks of the litter.
27 Say Cheese
More smilers make their Modern Dog debut.
80 Senior Dogs
Give Rover the Golden Years he’s earned with products created especially for aging dogs.
90 Canine Cutie Cupcakes
Why, hello, cupcake! Dog lovers, get your just desserts with these easy recipes.
95 Dogs on the Job
This year’s Take Your Dog to Work Day photo contest winners give new meaning to “working like a dog.”
103 Art Attack PHOTO LINDSEY DONOVAN
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Profile in style: Jessie Marianiello. BY MARNI WEDIN
109 No-pull Leashes!
Our round-up of back-saving devices make walk time fun again.
111 Connie’s Book Club
Modern Dog Editor-in-Chief Connie Wilson’s book selections for just-can’t-put-it-down reading.
115 Ask Dog Lady
Dog Lady delves into your most dogged dilemmas.
119 The Party
This Hallowe’een it’s trick and treat.
121 D.I.Y.
97 BREED PROFILE 32 The Dachshund
Beyond wiener dog.
BY MARIAN BUECHERT
BODY AND SOUL 72 10 Easy Ways to Detox Your Home
From paint to cleaners: Lighten your eco footprint and dog-proof your home.
BY ELIZABETH KEMP
74 The Doctor’s In
Bid dental disease adieu with Dr. Betsy Brevitz’s brushing how-to.
77 The Qi to Good Health: Canine Acupressure
Make your own dog toy: simple instructions for The Squeaky Sock Sack.
123 Ask an Expert
Training trials? The Fab Five answer your questions.
REGULAR FEATURES 6 8 10 14 20 23 120 138 142
Editor’s Letter Contributors Our Readers Write The Scoop Pup Profiles Calendar Marketplace Giveaways Horoscopes
COVER LOOK Our fall cover girl, actor Jennifer Finnigan, star of Beethoven’s Big Break, cuddles adorable Saint Bernard puppies. Photographed by Joel Lipton.
BY ELIZABETH KEMP
78 Ask the Animal Psychic
Animal Communicator Joy Turner connects people with their pets.
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In USA: MODERN DOG (ISSN 1703-812X) Volume 7, Issue 3. Published quarterly by Modern Dog Inc. at 357 Martin St., Suite C, PO Box 1419, Blaine, WA 98231-1419. Periodicals postage paid at Blaine, WA and additional offices. POSTMASTER: send address changes to Modern Dog, PO Box 310402, Newington, CT 06131-0402
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uropeans certainly have it over North Americans when it comes to enjoying life, at least with regards to vacation time. Our paltry two weeks seem sad indeed when compared with their four. Worse yet, there seems to be a growing North American trend of cutting vacation time short or “postponing” it entirely. When plugged into the daily grind, it’s easy to get so involved that you forget the importance of stepping away from your everyday environment to recharge, allowing a different perspective on life. Besides the apparent health benefits, regaining energy often enables us to find simple solutions to problems that previously seemed unsolvable. I can vouch for that personally, as I finally gave myself permission to take some time off during the summer. I went to the Aeolian Islands off the North East coast of Sicily and they were amazing. (You can check out my photos on my blog at moderndogmagazine.com/blogs). Although guilty of checking in with the office from time to time, I was able to totally relax and have fun—lots of it! When I returned, I felt calm, de-stressed, balanced, and mentally capable of dealing with the backlog awaiting me. As a matter of fact, I’ve experienced such benefits that I’m already anticipating my next vacation and intend to schedule mini-breaks into my busy life as frequently as I can. However, with summer now behind me and fall’s “back to business” ethos slapping me in the face, I fear it will be altogether too easy to plummet into the work trap again. That’s when I’ll call on my dog, Kaya, to help me. Incapable of stressing over deadlines, brooding about the past, or worrying about future “what ifs,” our dogs are a great daily reminder of the importance of setting aside some time every day to unwind and have fun.
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Also here to help with that endeavour is Modern Dog! The fall issue is packed full of ideas to get out with your canine pal and enjoy life. Why not take a trip to Boston? We’ve sourced the best dog-friendly hotels, shops, restaurants, and parks. (If you’re looking for something closer to home, we have loads of suggestions—check out all our City Guides at moderndogmagazine.com). Are you a gastronome? If so, turn to page 42 and start training your dog to bring home the bacon or, er, truffles. Impress your friends with a theatrical dog trick (p. 16), get the dialogue going between you and Tippy by interpreting your dog’s body language with Dr. Stanley Coren’s illustrated guide (p. 98), check out the newest breed of smart, interactive dog toys (p. 107) or get crafty and make your dog a new toy (p. 121). Read about Jennifer Finnigan, our beautiful and talented cover model and star of the just released Beethoven’s Big Break, the newest installment in the comedic saga of a lovable but trying Saint Bernard (p. 50). The amazing Jamie Lee Curtis also throws us dog lovers a bone with her role in upcoming release, Beverly Hills Chihuahua (p. 84). On a more serious note, if you’ve been wondering how you can make a difference in the lives of unwanted or abused animals, then take your cue from some animal lovers who started their own inspiring grass-roots rescue organizations (p. 56). From the latest and greatest must-have accessories, toys, beds, and beyond, to more photo contest winners (guaranteed to make you smile), indispensable training solutions, health and nutrition advice, the best fashion and cool finds, we’ve put together an issue for you that will be sure to entertain, educate, and amuse. Enjoy! Love,
Constance Wilson, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief
I have heard it all my life, A voice calling my own. Sometimes it comes as a soft-bellied whisper. Sometimes it holds an edge or urgency. But always it says: Wake up my love. You are walking asleep. There’s no safety in that! By: Oriah Mountain Dreamer, from The Call: Discovering Why You Are Here.
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Award-winning actor Sarah Strange makes her MD debut with “Dog Story,” an account of how the dreaded Other Woman almost came between her and her dog (page 84). Sarah grew up in the B.C. television industry, as her parents created the The Beachcombers TV series. She has been a regular on Da Vinci’s Inquest and The Newsroom and has made guest appearances on shows such as The X-Files, and The L Word. Her feature film credits include White Noise and Stargate: The Ark of Truth. Most recently, she has been working on ABC’s Men in Trees and Personal Effects, alongside Michelle Pfeiffer. Aside from acting, Sarah is occupied with writing a novel, learning to speak French, and spending time with her dogs.
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For artist Michelle Hayden-Marsan, capturing the essence of her subject and documenting the connection between owner and pet is the inspiration for her whimsical work. Michelle received a BFA in drawing from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, but now makes her home on California’s central coast with her mutt Pretzel, husband Darren, and their two fluffy girls. Michelle’s illustrations have appeared in the last two issues of MD; in the current issue, her work explores the relationships between dogs and their peers in “Do Dogs Need Friends?” (page 28).
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Marni Wedin is a graduate of Simon Fraser University’s prestigious Writer’s Studio, where she was mentored by Canada’s finest literary talent. Having grown up on a farm surrounded by animals, Marni thinks that being able to combine her love for dogs and her love for words makes her the luckiest person in the world. When she isn’t writing, Marni has been known to dabble in visual and stage arts and loves talking to other artists. Lucky for her, this issue gave her the opportunity to chat with two very accomplished artists (and dog lovers!) in exclusive interviews—actor Maggie Q (page 38) and painter Jessie Marianiello (page 103).
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