There’s always a first time

This past weekend I had another great book-signing at Chapters Strathcona in Edmonton. It was my first time to this bookstore. I was quite intrigued by the escalator and stepped on with confidence until the stairs started to move. Whoa! What’s with this? Moving stairs?
After Christopher took me up and down several times I was a pro. What a great lesson that there is always a first for everything, but only once. With a little practice and repetition, you can become a pro.
What will you try this week for the first time? How can you help someone step into something new for the first time? Just like Christopher held my leash firmly and I knew I was supported, you can do that for someone else.
Have a PAWsitive week and great success to any first times you have this week!

From the mouth of babes

Kids say the funniest things. This week at the booksigning I was visiting with a little girl in a stroller, I was curious about her new book that she was looking at. I thought it might have been a toy for me. Charmaine said “Toby loves two things---Children, and treats.”
Without missing a beat, the little girl said “Does Toby eat the children too?”

Friendship is?

Tonight the doorbell rang, and I tore down the stairs because I heard the giggling from the two little girls on our block. Charmaine opened the door and they asked for Chris. Smiling they said “Can Chris come out and pull us on our skateboards?” I ran to get my kong because I knew this could be fun for me. Into the garage Chris went searching for a tow rope, and we all ventured outside. What I was reminded of tonight is that friendship is ageless! Here we are having fun, two legged and four legged friends.
Cherish your friends, and let them know that they make a PAWsitive difference in your life!
Toby the dog

You CAN(field) Teach Toby New Tricks!

My mom and I have learned a ton over the past couple of years. One person who contributed to our learning is Charmaine’s mentor, Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Charmaine was in his Success Principles Coaching Program, and Mr. Canfield provided an endorsement for my new book, On Toby’s Terms!

I am barking up a storm to tell you that Jack is coming to Edmonton! He will be presenting at the Winspear on October 28 in the evening, and I am pawprinting a special book to give to him. We are one of the sponsors of the event, and Charmaine has some tickets (where you save 10% and the administrative fees). Call or email Charmaine at 780-464-3828 or charmaine@hammondgroup.biz to get your tickets now. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this event and listen to the mentor that gave us a leg up in life!

Toby the dog

A day to celebrate you!

This past weekend it was my birthday. Even though I wore this silly hat, I was secretly smiling to myself, because I knew that it was my special day! It was clear that people were celebrating me!

What can you do everyday to celebrate YOU? Why wait for a birthday, NOW is the time to celebrate you and those around you.

Keeping your eye on the goal

What a great time I had this weekend (at K9 Awarness Centre in St Albert) meeting and playing with many new four legged friends! My friend and I both had our eyes on the same goal…A beautifully coloured plush ball (with a squeaker inside). As you can see, we learned to collaborate and instead of hogging the ball, we decided to share. This made for a lot of fun. What are you doing this week to seek opportunities to collaborate and keep your eyes on the goal?

Helping Vets without Borders – One PAW at a time

What a great event this week at K9 Awareness Centre in St. Albert (http://www.allseasonk9awarenesscentre.com).

Along with many other dogs, we kept the treadmills going to raise funds for Vets Without Borders. Thank you to the many supporters, contributors and sponsors who donated items for the silent auction and of course big barks of thanks to the dogs and the two legged friends for attending the event! Your support made a big difference!

The Bone& Biscuit Company in Sherwood Park provided us with incredible dog treats for our “guess how many treats are in the jar?”, which alone, raised $49 for the cause… that is a lot of guesses.

Here I am jogging to make a difference.