Rescue Madness!

It's me...Toby the dog....

A dog with a blog.

And that's my human mum, Charmaine... she is always trying to get in on my selfies....

March is Rescue Madness with our friends at DoggyBNB

Photo Credit :   DoggyBNB

They are on a mission to help rescue dogs through a super fun March campaign.... Rescue Madness!

There are great prizes and by being part of Rescue Madness, you help animal shelters/rescues and the adorable pups waiting for their FURever families.

You might be asking.... What or Who is DoggyBNB?

Here's a bit 'bout them....

Doggy BNB is all about having an inclusive community of pet care options with the people you trust and care about the most. Just like my  mom, other pet parents  love their dogs so much and have to know that when their dog is in someone's care, they are well taken care of and safe. DoggyBNB is a social connection platform to find responsible, safe loving pet care when the humans have to go away. Check out the DoggyBNB app at

http://www.doggybnb.com/

Remember to go on and pawticipate on Rescue Madness... together we can make a pawsitive difference and find some forever homes for dogs in need

Toby out.

PS  remember to follow me on Facebook and Twitter

For people who love travelling, please check out canadiantraveller.com for awesome destinations, travel tips, bucket-list adventures and so much more.

Canadian Traveller is one of our amazing partners on our PAWS Across Canada and upcoming Million Acts of Kindness tours. 

Pet Friendly Places in Fort McMurray- PAWS Across Canada Tour

From the desk of ME!  Toby!  (photo credit Team Toby   www.theoriginalteamtoby.com)

Photo Credit: Team Toby

when dad pulled into Fort McMurray, we stopped at the tourist centre to see what was dog friendly

The Visitor Centre is at the Oil Sans Discovery Centre.  I couldn't go in as it is a "no pets allowed" but mom and dad talked to the guide to learn where I could go in the community.  There are pet friendly hotels, and lots of walking trails and a dog park. 

Also there are some stores that are pet friendly, like the Bone and Biscuit, we stopped by for some treats....

Met a new friend from the Fort McMurray SPCA

Dad took me to the Birchwood Trails....

 The trails are pet friendly, with dogs on leash.  A few more garbage cans along the way would help with people not leaving their dog poop bags through the forest section.  There were lots of garbage cans along the top of the trails.... PAWsome.

Big thanks to our PAWs Across Canada Tour partners..... thank you for helping us make a difference!

Hope you'll like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalTeamToby and post your pics of your fave pet friendly adventures and places to go with your dogs.

To find out about my books, or to purchase your own copy, please visit Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Charmaine-Hammond/e/B0045K1EK6

Check out my supPAW fun vids on my very own You Tube Channel, TeamTobyTV http://www.youtube.com/user/TeamTobyTv

Pet Friendly Adventures- Toby's Tale of Kindness

 Toby the dog here...

Toby  www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com

We are one day away from PAWS Across Canada and I can hardly wait! 

I've been napping all day so I don't miss a thing tomorrow!

The Toby Mobile is packed and ready to go!

The Toby Mobile www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com

Building a Kinder Canada www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com

May 5 we leave home, get the Toby Mobile filled up compliments of the Co-Op Gas Bar, then off to Ecole Plamondon School for the official send off!  Then up highway 63 to Fort McMurray.

Mom talked about the tour plans for week one on Blog Talk Radio, you can listen here.

Find Additional Pets Podcasts with PAWsitive Radio on BlogTalkRadio

Thanks to our super PAWSsome partners!!

    

 Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the live footage from PAWS Across Canada Tour.

K9's perspective on spring cleaning your house and office

Toby the Dog opens the mail.... This is one way to handle your bills.  Photo Credit TheOriginalTeamToby.com

Woof!

Spring is here!

Finally!

 Mom interviews our PAWS Across Canada Partner Dianna Bowes of Fabulous at 50 and Creative on the Move and then talks about spring cleaning your business and office, on my PAWSitive Radio show.

Here's my 3 tips for spring cleaning:

1) Hide toys under snow, then when the snow melts it is like Christmas time... toys everywhere...

Found my long lost frisbee when the snow melted.  Love spring cleaning the yard!

2) Get Focused on priorities... Zoom in and focus on what matters!

My selfie www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com

3) Treat yourself and celebrate wins!

My Fave treats at the Bone & Biscuit Store in Sherwood Park!

Share your best spring cleaning tips with us!

Big thanks to our travel partner Canadian Traveller for their support on our PAWS Across Canada Tour.

We'll be posting daily blogs, our travel adventures and loads of photos of yours truly... me!  Toby the dog!

Have dog....will travel

Mom interviewed Susan Smith about traveling with pets, you can check out what they talked about on PAWsitive Radio

When I travel I always make sure I have my Kong. It goes with me everywhere!

When I read my fave mags on the deck.... Kong is with me!

Outdoor fun....Kong!

And now traveling with me everywhere is our Pet First Aid Kit from Denise Fleck of Sunny Dog Ink!

Check out the interview mom did with her about Pet First Aid on PAWsitive Radio.

PAWS Across Canada launches in 1 week- a dog on a mission to buid a kinder Canada

Building a Kinder Canada One Paw One Person at a time is how Team Toby is making a PAWsitive Difference in the world!

Christopher and Toby in Kananaskis

Animals are great teachers, and connectors.  Toby the dog is on a mission to inspire, teach and travel... This video sums up the PAWS Across Canada Tour that launches May 5 from Alberta Canada.


 


We would LOVE to hear your suggestions of pet friendly places to visit in Alberta and British Columbia, which is where the first leg of our tour will take place.  Please leave your comments on the blog or on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalTeamToby


We have incredible partners on the tour with us, each blog we will feature different partners.  

Canadian Traveller is our official Travel Partner.  

Also joining us on the tour is:

Our non profit partner for PAWS Across Canada is The Orange Dog Foundation, an incredible organization respected for their dog rescue activities and Freedom Flights.

With the tour launching one week from now, there is lots to do, a great deal to organize to ensure a pet friendly tour.

We have created a packing list and keep adding to it daily, here's what we have so far:

•  Dog First Aid Kit
• Toby's medical records 
• Emergency contacts list
• Head-Lites Collar for night time walks
• Leashes and collars for our daytime use 
• Water and Food Dishes
• Poop Bags
• Food and treats
• Grooming supplies
• Toby's bed
• Toys and Toby's Kongs

Keep watching the blog to see what else we add to the list of necessities for a pet friendly adventure travel.  

Special thanks to Sunny Dog Ink for the fantastic First Aid Kit, and to Head-Lites for Toby's yellow night time collar with lights, and K9 Bytes for the matching leash and collar!  We look forward to trying out these products on our tour.
 

 

Spokespup Toby the Dog films self on Go Pro Camera

What happens when you mix a Chesapeake Bay retirever, 800 students and, a Go Pro Camera?

A video that shows life through the dog's eyes!

Toby the dog was a spokespup at a recent bully prevention event Pink Shirt Days in Lac La Biche Alberta Canada. 

This video is a summary of his highlights and how he saw the event.  And, the incredible reactions from all the students and adults he met.

Pretty safe to safe to say that life through Toby's eyes is a pretty pawsome life.





Want to see more of Toby the dog and his GoPro self filmed footage?  Visit his You Tube Channel TeamTobyTV   We would love to you "LIKE" the videos you enjoy and post a comment. 

Also, find Toby on Facebook and Twitter:



PAWsitive Radio (all things Pets)   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chammond

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamToby2

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalTeamToby

Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/teamtoby1

PAWS Across Canada...Creating a kinder Canada one paw at a time!

Creating a Kinder Canada one paw at a time, that is what Team Toby's next mission is all about!

Photo credit: Team Toby.

May 2014 we commence our tour in Alberta and British Columbia Canada.  Rather than tell you about it, why not watch our 3 minutes PAWSome video created by our videographer Dan Holden, Phase Productions! 



We would love to visit your school, workplace or community.  Please contact Christopher at Team Toby to get your community on the tour map.  www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com


Special shout out to Dianna Bowes of Creative on the Move and Bonnie-Jean McAllister of Ealanta Photography for being such exquisite partners for Team Toby!

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.

Natural and Holistic Healthcare for you pet...

What is holistic health for animals?

What does natural health mean?

Why would you explore this route of care for you pet?

How do you find natural health and holistic doctors for our pet family members?

 

Dr Shawn (photo credit: Dr Shawn Messonnier)

These were all questions that our guest, Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM, answered on PAWsitive Radio Show.  Mom interviewed Dr Shawn who was a 1987 graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, opened Paws & Claws Animal Hospital in 1991. His special interests include exotic pets, dermatology, cancer, and internal medicine. In addition to serving clients, he has written for numerous veterinary and pet publications including Animal Wellness, Body + Soul, Veterinary Forum, Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, Dog World, Fido Friendly, Whole Dog Journal, Whole Cat Journal, Whole Living, Total Health and Wellness. 

He is the author of several books, including The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats, The Allergy Solution for Dogs, The Arthritis Solution for Dogs & Cats, The Natural Vet's Guide to Preventing and Treating Cancer in Dogs, 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets.

http://store.petcarenaturally.com/

 

...by the way, the dog and cat at the top of his web page are Dr. Shawn’s dog Rita, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and his Ragdoll cat, Dysa!

 Here’s what I learned from Dr. Shawn:

1)      Animals who are under the care of a holistic Veterinarian may have a longer life span, Dr. Shawn mentioned that there is a reduced dependency on drugs, and reduced cost for the pet family, and that pets could live 1-2 times longer. WOW! This is PAWSome!

2)      Dr. Shawn reminded pet families to read labels, do their research, don’t believe broad statement outrageous  claims, and, to have a meet and greet with your Veterinarian and animal health care provider to make sure they and their approach are a good fit. 

3)      Dr. Shawn has created his own line of products for us, for pets!  From shampoos to health products, Dr. Shawn has clinically tested the products. 

4)      And… remember to take good care of your pet’s health just as you do your own.

Dr Shawn’s thank you for listening to our show go to Dr Shawn's website enter code "drshawn" at my natural products web store, www.drshawnsnaturals.com, to save 10% on all your future purchases!

Listen to more of Dr. Shawn's great information and tips here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby

    


Check out Dr. Shawn's books here:

        

Check out my books here... PS  Toby the Pet Therapy Dog series received the Mom's Choice Award Seal of approval, and were named among the best in books and products for children....


        
Another book to read: