What's your mission statement?

Toby the dog here.

Yup! 

I'm a dog with a blog!

 

And I am smiling cuz I am just one happy dog!

And.

Because my book just won GOLD in the Global eBook Awards.

Is that PAWsome or what!

I am all about teaching kids kindness, acceptance and respect.  That's what this book helps with, teaching kids to be a good friend and make the world a better place by being kind.

Here's some pictures some kids drew for us about kindness.  Simple solutions.  That's why I love kids!

What lessons have your pets taught you about kindness, acceptance and respect? 

We would love to hear them.

Remember to follow us on Twitter, and Facebook, and Pinterest.  Oh ya, mom has me on Instagram now... my handle there is OriginalTeamToby.   Wanna check out my fun videos?  I have my very own You Tube Channel.....https://www.youtube.com/user/TeamTobyTv

Building great collaborations and events

Toby the dog here.

I've got a nose for detail.

And have my own blog.

Today mom did her PAWsitive Radio show and she talked to Margo Bates, author, and president of Canadian Authors Association, Vancouver Branch.

Margo and her team partnered with Vancouver Public Library (VPL) to have mom speak at the VPL during our PAWS Across Canada tour.  She said it was a great example of collaboration and partnerships.

Mom has a 5 step model for collaborations, she uses it all the time in the work I help her with, and also with our PAWmazing PAWtners that support Team Toby.

G- Goals
S- Strategy
P- Plan
R-Relationships
A- Action

Here's a tip from me for you humans... when you want someone to collaborate with you....say... ummmm.... play fetch, just put all your toys in a pile in their path.  They almost always stop to play (or trip over them), but typically they stop and play.

Check out the conversation with Margo Bates, and mom's tips on collaborating in business here.   Please share with others you think might enjoy it.

Pet Industry Awards- Pet Age 40 Under 40

 Toby here.

Yup!

I' m a dog with a blog!

Today mom is doing a guest post on my blog.

She was just at the Women in the Pet Industry Network Conference and met a bunch of great business women in the pet world!

 Toby is correct... my time to blog.


The Women in the Pet Industry Network event was fabulous!  One of the women I met was Michelle Maskaly, Editor-in-Chief at Pet Age. Pet Age is a leading source of information and news in the pet industry.  Their website is full of news, and incredible content!

Pet Age is hosting a fabulous award for young leaders in the pet industry. 

Are you under the age of 40 and a leader in the pet manufacturing or service industry?  Do you know someone who is?

Now is the time to nominate that leader for the Pet Age 40 Under 40 Awards. 

"Pet Age will honor 40 of the most accomplished young leaders in the Pet Manufacturing or Servicing Industry."  The 40 Award recipients will be chosen and recognized for their accomplishments and "commitment to business growth, professional excellence and community service." What a great way to acknowledge those leaders in your community who is in business, and making a difference in the world.

I so appreciate what Pet Age is doing to support leaders in the pet industry.  Awards not only provide recognition and credibility for the recipients, awards also provide marketing opportunities for the recipient and his/her business. Leaders of today become mentors for tomorrow.  This has certainly been my experience in business. 

Here is the link to find out more about the 40 Under 40 Awards

http://www.petage.com/forty-under-40/

  Time is of the essence... deadline is this Friday (August 22, 2014). We can't wait to hear the results.  Best of luck and congratulations to all nominees and recipients. 

Your Eyes Might Just Say It All.... why non verbal communication matters

Toby the dog here.
Yup.
I'm a dog with a blog.

I am teaching my humans alot about communicating without words.
You see,
My best games of fetch are not the ones were humans are happily shouting "get it Toby!"

My best games are the ones where I use my eyes to tell them what I want.

I look at the kong.


Then I look at them.

Then I look at the Kong.

Then I look at my humans.

Eventually they catch on.  Make a big fuss. Then toss me the Kong.

Imagine how powerful your human communication would be if you paid attention to peoples' non verbals as well as their words.

Please remember to visit me on Twitter and Facebook   Like the page, follow me and most impawtantly.... share your pet stories with us.

Be kind.

Island Living with your Dog! A pet friendly travel adventure

Hi! Toby the dog here. Yup! I'm a dog with a blog.

Just like my human friends, sometimes I get writer's block. But not today. I'm living on an island and loving it.

My pet parents sold our lake front home to move to the ocean.  Since we can't move into our new place in Vancouver until October, we are living on an island (Thetis Island) in the Gulf Islands, BC Canada and it is PAWSome!!

Here we are arriving on the ferry to Thetis Island.

Here I am checking out the ferry, I really wanted to dive into the water...good thing there's a fence to stop me.

Every day we get to walk down to the ocean to pick blackberries and go swimming. that's the best part.

Mom loves how many "treasures" she finds on the beach.

I love playing on the beach.

Dad loves picking blackberries...

and...

We all love the sunsets here.

Here are three things mom learned about island living... lessons taught be a dog (ME!)

Island Lesson #1- Take time to meet the locals.

Island Lesson #2- Take time to play, enjoy the beauty and just soak it all up.

Island Lesson #3-Try new things! New adventures.

Listen To Pets Internet Radio Stations with PAWsitive Radio on BlogTalkRadio

Listen to mom sharing more lessons about island living with your pet on our PAWSitive Radio Show:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2014/08/11/living-on-an-island-with-your-dog-pet-friendly-travel-adventures

And of course feel free to share it with others.

Check out my books at www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com
 

Making a family move a PAWsitive experience for your pet

Toby the dog here with another blog. 

Well, mom and dad sold the house on the lake. I'm excited about our new home, but will miss the lake big time! But, now we are by the ocean.

Moving doesn't have to be stressful for pets... or at least not as stressful.

Here's some things you can do to help your pets adjust, it worked for me!

1)  Keep routines as close to normal as pawsible!  Less confusing for us pets and helps the humans too.
2) Remember to take time to play and cuddle with us. Don't get so wrapped up in packing and other moving stuff that we just watch.  My mom also gave me jobs to do, like carry my toys when she was moving boxes.
3) Avoid drama.  We pick up on your emotions and energy, and sometimes humans are just confusing.  Less drama = less stress for us.


You can listen to mom talking about our family move and, the great lessons she learned from me.

Yup. That's right!  Once again I am teaching the humans about life.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2014/07/30/moving-an-enjoyable-time-for-you-and-your-pets

Remember to follow me on Social Media:

https://twitter.com/TeamToby2

https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalTeamToby

Secret Suppers and Shopping Trips... PAWs Across Canada tour

Wow!
When mom told me she was invited to a secret supper, I was jelous.
and Then
I found out I was the guest of honour!
Double WOOF!!!!

Toby the dog with a blog here.  Today I am writing about our Secret Supper with Sara and Annie of Transform Travel

so here's some of mom's pics from the Secret Supper.  we didn't know the location until the day before.... it was beyond PAWsome!!!

got to go on a Ferry to get there....

photo credit Team Toby  www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com

Then we arrived to the secret location in Deep Cove on Vancouver Island....

WOOF!  total Pawsomeness.

Photo Credit Team Toby

Photo Credit Team Toby

I took a sneak peek at everything while they were setting up....
check it out!

Photo Credit Team Toby

Chef Michael made an amazing meal....

Here's some of the guests enjoying good conversation while I am off chasing birds and barking at the air!

Photo Credit Team Toby

Check them out being interviewed by SHAW Go Island! 

http://youtu.be/3qs3BNuae3o

This was such a PAWSome event during our PAWs Across Canada Tour in Victoria, BC.

You can book your own Secret Supper through Transform Travel. Tell them Toby gives them Four PAWS UP!!