What To Do If Your Dog Chews Everything + Let Your Adult Dog Train Your Puppy!
The lifestyle magazine for modern dogs and their companions S P RI NG 2017
DOG DECODER
Signs Your Dog Is Bored
HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR DOG’S BARK, “READ” YOUR DOG’S TAIL & MAKE YOUR DOG LAUGH (REALLY ) p102
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THE T BES EAR G G O D S IN I E! R E H
Adorable Wedding Ideas p92
How To Choose the Right Dog
Let's Play! Toys, Toys, Toys! p94
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READ YOUR BREED: THE BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG & MORE MOBILITY AIDS FOR DOGS MEET THE HAIRLESS BREEDS SLEEPAWAY CAMP WITH YOUR DOG!
Lisa Vanderpump: Rescue Rules
plus It’s True Love: Stars & Their Dogs + We’re Giving It Away! Win Cool Dog Stuff on p 24!
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FEATURES 30
How Dogs Learn From Other Dogs Harness your puppy’s natural inclination to imitate other dogs—enlist your adult dog’s help in puppy training! BY STANLEY COREN
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Adorable Wedding Ideas It’s puppy love and then some! Steal some of these sweet wedding ideas, from dog-inclusive “save the dates” to ideas for your big day!
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5 Signs Your Dog Is Bored—And What To Do About It A bored dog is often a “bad” dog, plus, you want your dog to be happy! Here’s how to tell if your dog is bored and how to keep him occupied even if you’re at the office all day. BY TEOTI ANDERSON
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Camp Canine Camp goes to the dogs! Beyond the opportunity to vacation together, canine camps offer a multitude of benefits for dogs and their people, from new friends and skills to a deeper connection with your dog. BY NOA NICHOL
BY ROSE FROSEK
56 How To Choose the Right Dog For You Finding your perfect canine personality match starts with assessing your own wants and needs. Turn to page 60 for how to find your four-legged BFF! BY POOJA MENON 64
Looking For A Job You'll Love? These entrepreneurs turned their love of dogs into careers they adore! BY J. LESLIE JOHNSON
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How To Understand Your Dog’s Bark, “Read” Your Dog’s Tail Position & Make Your Dog Laugh (Really) BY STANLEY COREN
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84 94 Lisa Vanderpump Rules Prepare to become a big fan of this star deeply dedicated to saving dogs. Lisa Vanderpump is on the frontlines of the battle to end the Yulin Dog Meat Festival, and she won’t stop until she has succeeded. BY ROSE FROSEK 106
Destructive Chewing What to do if your dog chews everything. BY NICOLE WILDE
BODY & SOUL 70
The Biggest Health Threat To Your Dog
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Don't Feed This Type of Peanut Butter To Your Dog; A Must-Have For Safe Travels & Adventures; Give Me A Paw
74 Cannabis For Your Dog With none of the high but a host of other benefits including pain relief, CBD products for dogs are increasingly being turned to as an alternative to pharmaceuticals. 76
Eat Well, Do Good; Want To Win Awesome Dog Stuff Every Week?; Your Weekly Dose Of Happiness Delivered Free, Straight To Your Inbox!
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Seasonal Allergies; The Find; Modern Dog Poll
BREED PROFILE
PHOTO DEBBIE GOLOB
PHOTO TANYA KING
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Is a Hairless Breed Right For You? Get to know the four AKC-recognized dog breeds!
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It's Puppy Love! Adorable puppies bring the cute.
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The Bernese Mountain Dog The hearty Swiss working dog with a heart of gold.
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We’re Giving It Away! We’ve got three months of awesome giveaways, from joint supplements to delicious treats, and winners every week! Flip to page 24 to see what’s up for grabs!
BY KELLY CALDWELL
THE GOODS 48
Spring Gear Fun, cool, and tasty finds to kick off the spring season.
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14 Ways To Improve Your Older Dog's Life Put a spring in your senior's step with these tips!
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Doggy Décor Current obsessions & must-haves for the dog-inclusive home.
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Let’s Play! Toys, toys, toys!
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Look What We Found! Nifty finds for dogs and the people who love them.
REGULAR FEATURES 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Contributors 10 Stuff We Love 14 The Scoop 22 Smile! Photo Contest 117 Marketplace
ON THE COVER
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Gracing our front cover is adorable five-month-old German Shepherd mix pup Quinn! Photographed by the brilliant Sarah Daloise of Sarahann Dog Photography and the Heeling Project, Sarah's wonderful enterprise centered in acknowledging and healing the grief of pet loss through the writing of a heartfelt letter to your dog. Find out more at sarahanndogphotography.com.
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38 Stars, They’re Just Like Us! Candid snaps of celebrities out and about with their pups! 46
DIY Eat: Hide That Pill! 5 ways to make giving your dog his medicine a breeze, plus make your own Pill Pockets!
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How To Keep Your Dog's Anal Glands Healthy Naturally
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Beyond Borders NOBARS animal rescue saves dogs in need, regardless of which side of the border they reside.
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DIY Craft: Flower Power! Put some spring in your dog’s step with a flower- embellished collar!
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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 this spring’s must-reads.
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Golden Oldies The cutest page on the Internet is all about old dogs!
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Last Lick: It's Puppy Love! Stars and their true loves—their dogs!
BY DR. PETER DOBIAS
BY ELISABETH FILLMORE
BY ROSE FROSEK
BY ELISABETH FILLMORE
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Much Love,
Connie Wilson, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
magic sometimes i wonder if i am magic... seeing how those who touch me start to smile From Darling, I Love You, Poems from the Hearts of Our Glorious Mutts, by Daniel Ladinsky; illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
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"Cooper can't wait to get his next issue of Modern Dog magazine!" —Rose Ungvari, Naples, Florida
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t’s spring! After a long winter, we’re every bit as excited as our dogs to get out there and let off some steam. We’ve filled this issue with everything needed to inspire joy, make the most of the season, and live your best life with your dog. From tons of toys your dog will go bananas for (we could all use more playtime!) to 14 ways to improve your older dog’s life (Super seniors! p 60) to getting a handle on destructive chewing, we’ve included happiness-making ideas galore. We’ve got tips on how to choose the right dog for your personality, adorable ideas for dog-inclusive weddings, steps for keeping your home-alone dog happy and busy, photos to put a smile on your face, a recipe for DIY Pill Pockets, the best spring gear to get you outdoors, an inspiring interview with Lisa Vanderpump, and so much more! Here’s to a fantastic spring season spent romping with your pups!
R E P R I N T E D W I T H P E R M I S S I O N O F P E N G U I N R A N D O M H O U S E L L C . C O P Y R I G H T B Y D A N I E L L A D I N S K Y A N D P A T R I C K M C D O N N E L L , 2017.
CONNIE WILSON WITH PENNY, PHOTO KHAREN HILL
EDITOR'S LETTER
Puppy Training Mistakes?
"Such great important info... I wish everyone could humble themselves and learn from it."—Laurie Allen Are you accidentally instilling hard-to-break habits? Make sure you're not making these training mistakes with your new pup... >> moderndogmagazine.com/puppytraining
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Modern Dog staffer Elisabeth Fillmore is an up-and-coming journalist and, it goes without saying, serious dog enthusiast. She holds a BA in English literature from McGill University and spends her spare time watching women's soccer, reading science fiction novels, and hiking through the beautiful B.C. mountains with her Border Collie-mix mutt, Callisto. Read her heartwarming story on the amazing dogs and people at the Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary on page 112!
Modern Dog Inc. Editor-in-Chief
Connie Wilson Editor & Creative Director
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Celine Benipayo Copywriter & Administrative Assistant
Monica Miller Controller
Cecilia de Roca Chan, CPA, CGA Honourary Editor-at-Large
Modern Dog favourite Dr. Peter Dobias has 28 years of experience as a veterinarian. His love of dogs and passion for natural healing and nutrition led him to writing, teaching, and helping people create health naturally without drugs, chemicals, and processed food. Through his work and all-natural supplement line, he helps dog lovers get the gift of extra time with their dogs. He lives with his family and dog Skai in Vancouver, BC. Find more on Peter at peterdobias.com. Turn to page 80 for his article in this issue on anal glands.
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Melanie Luther and her dog Douglas live in Calgary, Alberta, along with the rest of their furry (and human) family. Melanie is a freelance illustrator, and Douglas is a stay-at-home Dachshund. They both enjoy naps, snacks, and cuddles on the couch. When not doing these things, Melanie loves drawing and Photoshop, cooking healthy treats, and hanging out with her wife (Douglas is usually there too). You can see more of Melanie's work at melanieluther. com. Check out Melanie’s wonderful illustration for “How Dogs Learn From Other Dogs” on page 30! 8 moderndog
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