Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer

Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer, advised that January is “Walk your dog month”. I am chomping at the bit to get going. I enjoy regular walks and play however; I injured my leg last week. The arthritis in my leg was causing me some pain and I twisted it making it worse. You are not too late to jump on board for walk your dog month! Happy Stepping.

Have you made a New Year’s resolution for your pet?

Happy New Year to you and all the animals you love!

A recent article in the Post-Gazette.com said that increasing your daily exercise and play with your pet is an important resolution to keep, for you and your animal. Increasing play, focused fun and exercise can curb mischievous behavior. I know that when I am bored, restless or have lots of energy to burn off, I am much better behaved (ok… well sometimes). The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine suggests that if your pet is social, gentle, patient and people oriented, you may want to consider certifying it as a therapy animal. This is something you can do with your pet, and bring joy to many. We have this base covered. I am a pet assisted therapy dog with Alberta Hospital and I love Wednesdays- on these days, I live my passion working, playing and spending time with patients at the hospital. It is a win win situation, the patients benefit and, they add something very special to my life! And I know Charmaine loves Wednesdays too because she gets to volunteer with me.

To everyone who read my blog and PAWsitive Inspirations in 2009, and to everyone who e-mailed me, Thank you for reading, thanks for following me and thank you for caring. Let’s make it a great year for pets everywhere!

Happy Holidays from Toby!!

December tales from Toby

Toby on stage at CHIMO speaking engagement Dec 1 2009

Check out the Edmonton Journal – if you can answer the questions (Toby is featured in question number 6), you may win a Christmas shopping money!

http://communities.canada.com/edmontonjournal/blogs/animalattraction/default.aspx

Charmaine is in the middle of writing the book On Toby’s Terms-a story of life, love and purpose. Published by Bettie Youngs Books (www.BettieYoungsBooks.com) On Toby's Terms- a story of life, love and purpose, will be in bookstores everywhere, Fall 2010

Toby excelled in his inaugural presentation with Charmaine- Working with Purpose on December 1/09. To a small audience, Charmaine and Toby presented together. What a team- Toby was well behaved, curious and jovial as Charmaine presented her learnings from Toby about Working with Purpose. Watch for the January schedule of Charmaine and Toby’s Working With Purpose Series. Interested in finding out more? Email Christopher at chris.alcock@hammondgroup.biz.

Toby Has Facebook!

Toby has opened a Facebook account - you can add him as a friend by visiting his website and clicking on his facebook badge, or you can simply click here:
http://www.facebook.com/people/Toby-Tales/100000515342941

Toby is in the news again!

Toby is in the news again!

Linda Glover wrote about Toby in the December edition of the North Edmonton Seniors News. The article is called "Ramblings" by Linda Glover. Click the link below to read the article:

http://www.nesa1.ca/pdf_files/DEC%202009%20NEWSLETTER.pdf

or you can visit their website at : www.nesa1.ca (Page 13)

Toby is at the Words in the Park this Saturday Nov 7, 2009

Toby is at the Words in the Park this Saturday Nov 7/09 at the Strathcona County Library. Come out and meet Toby, and have your book paw printed. For more info, visit this link: http://words.sclibrary.ab.ca/