Spinners Raise Funds and Awareness for St John Ambulance Therapy Dogs

Photo Credit Charmaine Hammond team Toby

Toby the dog here.

You guessed it.

I 'm a dog with a blog!

Do you travel?

Do you travel with your pets?

Do you travel for good....with your pets?

That's what our family is doing September 2015... our Million Acts of Kindness tour...we're on a mission to make the world a better place through kindness. 

Thanks to one of our amazing PAWtners, Carolyn Ellis of Brilliance Mastery created this amazing image of what our tour is all about...

 While mom was in St Catharine's Ontario, she had the chance to participate in an exciting event SPIN 4 THE PAWS with an incredible line up of pawtners..

and

Thanks to the amazing partners, volunteers, sponsors, attendees, exhibitors, and those who cycled to raise funds and awareness.... THANK YOU!!  Together we made a difference.

The Power of Pets, Liva Health and Niagara Region St. Johns' Ambulance Therapy Dog Program... it was great to collaborate with you on this event!

Check out the conversation that mom and Denis had about the event on her PAWsitive Radio show.  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2015/05/09/spin-for-the-paws-cycling-to-raise-funds-for-therapy-dogs

To find out about our upcoming Million Acts of Kindness Tour or to order a copy of Toby’s books check out our Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalTeamToby    

What's on your dream or bucket list for travel in 2015 and 2016?  For people who love to travel, please check out canadiantraveller.com for awesome destinations, travel tips, bucket-list adventures and so much more.

Natural products for your Dog

Toby the dog here...
A dog with blog

You might remember when I was on my tour last fall that mom had done posts about the ear spray that she used to get sticky pine needle sap off the inside of my ear.

My ear  was a mess!

I smelled like a Christmas tree.

Then mom used a product from a lady she knows from WIPIN (Women in the Pet Industry Network).
 

 It was the Natural Paws Ear Wash

It cleaned up my ears and mom also used it after play dates in the dog park and swimming in the lake. 


Elyse from Natural Paws says she's "always been crazy about dogs".

Sweet Pea, her dog, inspired her to find products that would help with Sweet Pea's paw pads as they were really getting worn. When she couldn't find a product to solve the problem guess what she did?

She created one herself. 


 I love it. Another dog inspired product.


Until next week,
Let's be kind to one another.
Toby

How to be the Best Pet Parent Ever!

Margot Ahlquist has some great tips about being the best Pet Parent ever!

1)      Before you adopt or rescue a dog, know what you are getting into.  Research the breed, ensure that the breed’s qualities and needs are a great fit for your family. Ask questions about the dog’s history, medical issues or needs, behaviour and temperament.

2)      Ensure your family is prepared to make a commitment to your new pet.  This commitment is about making your home the pet’s forever home.

3)      Your dog might undergo some anxiety related to the move, transition and adjusting to his or her new home.  If the dog had toy or blanket at the shelter and they allow you to bring home with you, this can help provide a sense of security and stability for the dog.  Sort of like a child with his or her favorite blankey.

This is one of our Toby's favorite toys, the Kong is his other favorite toy.

4)      Begin to create a routine immediately, for example, meal time, play regime, walk time, training time.  The more routine you provide, the more comfort you provide to your dog, and this translates to stability.

5)      When you have to go to work, create a routine around leaving that is not dramatic.  You can leave something with your scent (e.g. a t-shirt) with your dog, some pet parents have a saying they use like “guard the house, I’ll be back soon.” Other pet parents leave a toy such as a Kong filled with kibble. You may find leaving a radio on for background noise can help reduce anxiety when you are not home.

6)      Socialization is very important for your new dog. You can find dog walking and pet groups on Meetup.com, through your local animal organizations, and your vet may have some great suggestions to.  You can also research doggie daycares, dog play groups and the off leash parks in your area.  

 

Toby and his friend at K-9 Awareness Centre

7)      View your dog as a member of your family…. His/her forever home.

You can listen to more of Margot’s tips on PAWsitive Radio here:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2013/07/17/paws-to-talk-with-margot-ahlquist and on

http://dogworksradio.com/2013/07/31/1821/

 Remember to visit Toby here

 You can find us on Facebook and Twitter too!

Toby's books are available through Amazon and our website.