The Daily Rounds of Molly the Hound

What does your dog get up to when you are not looking?

What are the habits and routines your dog follows?

Toby has some interesting ones.  Before he lies down on his mat he circles five or six times to ensure he lands exactly in the right place.  And, when he catches his kong...he runs back to the place the kong first landed (almost as if he is checking to make sure he got it all).

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Ed Payne shared a wonderful story about his dog Molly who is the star of his book,The Daily Rounds of a Hound.

www.dailyroundsofahound.com  

Ed said the inspiration to write the book came from Molly, their adopted dog who shortly after bringing her home from the shelter, gave birth to nine pups.  He and his wife went from one dog to ten dogs in a few short weeks.  A loving FURever home was found for each pup, and Molly became the heartbeat at Ed's feet, giving him much to wonder about as she would sneak off on a secret mission. 

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You can listen to the story of Molly and her special missions here on PAWsitive Radio:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2014/01/29/daily-rounds-of-a-hound-and-building-corporate-partners

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Will my pet insurance cover my pet if THIS happens?

This is a question that Laura Bennett and her team at Embrace Pet Insurance respond to every day.

Laura stated that understanding your policy, what it cover (AND what it doesn't) is important in ensuring the best for your pet.  Many families who adopted a pet with an unknown health history worry they won't be able to access health insurance for their pet. Laura suggested that families carefully check out the plans available to them. Embrace insurance does cover these situations, and use the recent health examine to help determine the pet's health history. 

Laura Bennett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Embrace Pet Insurance Laura developed the actuarial models behind the leading edge customizable pet insurance product, allowing the pet parent to choose her own product features to suit her own budget.

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Pet insurance has saved lives. There are many cases of pets that have faced severe health issues and in many cases without the insurance, the family would not have been able to afford the necessary treatment.
Pet insurance can provide pets with the care they need, and peace of mind for the pet family.

Listen to more of Laura's great tips here:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2014/01/22/embrace-pet-insurance-and-new-year-success-principles



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Pet Insurance- solutions for your pet's wellness

PAWsitive Radio is hosted by Team Toby. Join Host Charmaine Hammond, professional speaker, best selling author and president of Team Toby.  You can listen to great guests every week, like Laura Bennett who talked about pet insurance:



Laura Bennett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Embrace Pet Insurance

Laura Bennett- Embrace Pet Insurance (photo credit)

Laura developed the actuarial models behind the leading edge customizable pet insurance product, allowing the pet parent to choose her own product features to suit her own budget.

Pet insurance can help cover the cost of vet bills and vet visits. Laura explained that it is important that pet families research different plans and find the plan best suited to their situation and the pet. Laura cautioned that  many plans do not cover hereditary or breed specific health issues, however, Embrace's plans are different, they cover this. As well, Embrace pet insurance has placed high priority on the overall wellness of their clients pet family members and provide a wellness benefit to cover some of the routine health and wellness costs, and, they give clients a reduction  in the deductible if the insurance hasn't been used. The www.petinsurancereview.com website features many reviews of happy clients who have accessed this plan.

Laura provided some great tips for families researching pet insurance:
- explore if the policy covers chronic conditions
- check if the plan and policy covers breed specific health issues
- ask how the benefit is paid (the benefit schedule)

To hear more from Laura and her helpful tips for pet families,  you can listen to the podcast at:

 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2014/01/22/embrace-pet-insurance-and-new-year-success-principles

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Dog gives book signing tips to authors!

Here's a few tips for authors on creating great book signing events:

Toby PAWtographing a book for Ron at SCRIPPS Hospital San Diego www.TheOriginalTeam Toby.com

1)  Have a banner like this one, it can be seen from far away and attracts attention.

2) Video your events. Check out this great video of Toby PAWtographing books, and the great reaction from kids. Make your event memorable...create an experience

  Check out Toby PAWtographing books at Chapters Bookstore in Canada!


3) Take photos of the event, and photos with you and your guests with your book... it creates an experience that is appreciated by your readers and is great for your marketing.

Toby at Chapters signing www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com

On our author blog www.HowToSellandMarketYourBook.com we have a number of blogs, videos and resources to help authors sell more books and create events that creates fans, builds your platform and has books flying off the shelves.

Animals can prevent stress

Woof!  Toby the dog here!

Sometimes you just need to take a break... we all need breaks... pets and humans!

 Mom interviewed her friend and stress expert Dr. Ganz Ferrance, check it out here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/charmainehammond/2013/04/24/guests-cheri-ruskus-and-dr-ganz-ferrance

Here's what I say about how animals reduce stress:

1. We have no hangups about taking a nap. We take guilt free naps (but often sleep with one ear open so we don't miss anything)
2. We play...physical exercise reduces stress.  When you play with your pet it is stress reduction x2!
3. We know what you humans need....a good laugh (so we entertain you), a cuddle or simply sleeping at your feet while you watch TV or work on the computer.

 I was listening in to mom and Dr Ganz talk about stress, he said:

• get enough sleep
• eat healthy
• change your mindset
• communicate clearly and resolve conflict
• feed the other aspects of your life (family, relationships, hobbies) etc.

You can list to Dr Ganz's tips here!   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/charmainehammond/2013/04/24/guests-cheri-ruskus-and-dr-ganz-ferrance

Check out my books at www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com   Mom wrote a great book Bounce Forward and co-authored GPS Your Best Life... both books full of four paws up tips!

Support the Underdog! That's what Project Blue Collar does!

Carole Feeny and Kristin Waters from Project Blue Collar were guests on PAWsitive Radio show, hosted by Team Toby!.

 This is our Toby sporting one of the Project Blue Collars and showing how much we love how Project Blue Collar is doing to save lives.

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Project Blue Collar – Support the Underdog™ is a movement to publicly identify and celebrate the rescue dog. Changing the perception of shelter dogs from being damaged to being priceless. It’s a way to share stories and educate and inspire others to give shelter dogs a chance.
 
Every time you see a Support the Underdog™Blue Collar, you’ll know that another underdog became a hero. A moment of recognition is created, common ground is discovered, and a conversation is started. That’s how movements are born – one conversation at a time – and change begins to happen. They are committed to donating a portion of our profits to animal shelters and rescue groups. Every purchase from Project Blue Collar - Support the Underdog™ matters. It’s that simple.  Website:  www.projectbluecollar.com

Toby with his serious face... and his blue collar  www.Theoriginalteamtoby.com

 We all know that animals connect people and Kristin and Carole stated that the blue collars are a real conversation starter!  It provides a launch pad for pet families to share stories, how their dog came to be a family member, and funny stories about their pets. 


 You can listen to more tips from Project Blue Collar at:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2013/04/24/project-blue-collar


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The Fascinating Science of Animal Intelligence, emotions and Friendship

Animals are great teachers of kindness, acceptance and respect. 

Guest, Dr. Marc Bekoff is renowned for making the rapidly changing science and policy around animal intelligence and emotions accessible for a mass audience.
 

He is professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has worked alongside leading writers and activists including Jane Goodall, Peter Singer, and PETA cofounder Ingrid Newkirk.

His new book Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed is filled with amazing stories about the empathy, grief, and love we can observe in both wild and domestic animals.

Marc talked about animals impact humans through their ability to be non judgmental,  which he describes as being different from unconditional. Marc explained that dogs can be a great judge of character, when they show hesitance, Marc pays attention.  Marc has studied animals around the world, including their rituals and habits, and how they communicate with each other and with humans. His work has helped people understand how to co-exist peacefully based on what animals teach us about this. If people were to apply the 3 P's: positive, passion, and polite, the impact globally would be quite impressive.

What lessons have animals taught you?

You can listen to the interview with Marc Bekoff at:

 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2014/01/08/the-fascinating-science-of-animal-intelligence-emotions-friendship

How have animals taught you about kindness? There is much to learn from our animal friends.

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The Daily Rounds of a Hound

What are the routines of your pet?

Does he/she make the rounds of the house?

Ed Payne has an interesting story about Molly, his adopted dog, who apparently came with a big surprise... nine puppies were born not too long after Ed and his wife welcomed Molly to their home.  They loved and cared for the pups and found each of them a new loving FURever home. 

Author, Ed Payne, wrote The Daily Rounds of a Hound and will be a guest on PAWsitive Radio on January 28, 2014.

Ed Payne is a veteran journalist with 30 years in the business, the last two decades at CNN. His stories appear on CNN.com and you'll often hear his voice on TV reports for the network and on hundreds of affiliates across the United States. Although Payne's journalistic endeavors have been read by millions of people around the world, "The Daily Rounds of a Hound" is not only his first book, but also his first children's book.

You'll be able to listen to the show with Ed's interview here, January 28, 2014 and onwards...
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2014/01/29/daily-rounds-of-a-hound-and-building-corporate-partners

To find out more about Ed's book, visit:

www.dailyroundsofahound website and follow him on social media.