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Boris wearing his red GoldiLock

Have you ever wished you could walk your dog to the local corner grocery, or stop in a store for a few minutes and find your dog still there when you come back? I know I have.

Dog theft is on the rise, which means most of us owners would never consider leaving our dog(s) unattended, even for a minute while we pop into a store, and with summer on it’s way, we certainly won’t be leaving our best friends inside a hot vehicle, either.

With the new GoldiLock locking leash, you and your best friend(s) have options…now you can take that camping trip, walk to your favourite store or outdoor market and safely lock up your dog in a shady spot, safe from traffic, knowing he/she will still be there when you come back.

This Vancouver-based, all Canadian company brings you a wide variety of fun colours (black, blue, green, red, teal, purple or pink) to choose from (Boris loves his fire engine red one), and a size that will fit even the tiniest Yorkie (YorkieLock), so what are you waiting for, now you can go anywhere, safely and in style with your best friend(s).

The other upside of the GoldieLock, of course, is that it will get you out walking to your errands, making both you and your dog healthier while producing zero carbon emissions, making the GoldiLock an ultimate green choice for our stressed environment.

Asia, at K-9SuperHeroes.com recommends this new locking leash for your best friend(s) and has negotiated a special 15% savings for dog whispering clients and DogAboutTown.ca friends, so be sure to send an e-mail asking for the special coupon code, when you order your GoldiLock.

Now, get out there and enjoy these wonderful summer days with GoldiLock and your best friend(s) at your side and don’t forget to ask for the special savings code.

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Statistics tell us that dogs bite about 4.7 million people in the United States every year.

Most of these bites can be avoided with the proper training of humans and a little dog whispering for any dogs who may have aggressive tendencies.

Studies have found that children are about three times more likely than adults to be bitten by a dog.

The reasons children are more susceptible to dog bites are many, including children being usually much more unpredictable, they may think it’s fun to tease a dog or puppy, they are usually displaying higher energy, including high pitched, screaming or yelling voices and often are running about in an excited or erratic manner, which to a dog, is perceived as unstable energy.

Every year, in the U.S. alone, because of lack of education, about 600,000 children require medical attention, some requiring plastic surgery, for dog bites.

There was an 8% increase between 2009 and 2010, resulting in nearly 33,000 reconstructive surgery procedures on dog bite victims in the United States, the majority of which were performed on children, who are frequently bitten on the face, which can result in permanent scarring.

There are many ways you can protect yourself and your family from dog bites:

1. Never leave babies and small child alone with a dog or puppy;
2. Always teach your children to be calm around puppies and dogs;
3. Always teach your children to ask a dog owner for permission before petting any dog or puppy;
4. Never put your face or allow your children to put their faces into the face of a dog or puppy;
5. Never reach for the head of an unknown dog or puppy or touch it in any way before letting the animal sniff you or your child first;
6. Always approach a dog or puppy from the side (not head on) and pet them gently under the chin, not the top of the head;
7. If a dog or puppy is sleeping, eating, playing with a toy or another dog or caring for puppies, do not interfere, just leave it alone;
8. Walk, don’t run, when passing a dog;
9. Never allow your children to be screaming or displaying excited energy around a dog;
10. If you or your child feel threatened by a dog, take deep, calming breaths, avoid eye contact, and calmly stand still until the dog backs away or leaves;
11. An adult or child who gets knocked down by a threatening dog should curl into a ball and protect their face using their arms and fists; and
12. Hire your local dog whisperer to come to your home and teach you dog psychology.

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Finney is a lovely 7-yr-old, spayed, male Rat Terrier who currently lives in Sooke with his human friend, Kate. Kate contacted K-9 Super Heroes.com Dog Whispering recently because she was not sure if (as a first time dog owner) she was the right match for Finney.

After going the distance, and learning what Finney needs to be happy, plus much soul searching, Kate has come to the conclusion that her gentle, artistic nature and her first love of sharing her home with a family of entertaining ferrets, means that she truly is not the best match for a high energy Rat Terrier.

If you think you can provide lots of regular exercise and a happy home for a loving, high energy Rat Terrier, please contact Kate and arrange for an interview to see if YOU might be the perfect human match for Finney.

E-mail Kate at: kwoods@pacificcoast.net or give her a call at: 250-642-0393.

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Beware all trick or treaters, ghosts and goblins because two very enterprising dogs have hired themselves out to protect houses in their local Victoria neighbourhood this Halloween.

"Dogoyles" at Work

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The Fall Season on Vancouver Island means it’s also mushroom season, and not all mushrooms are dog-friendly.

ATTENTION All Dog Owners! Please pass this news on as it could save a dog’s life.

The very beautiful AMANITA mushroom, for instance, is toxic and possibly deadly to dogs. Although the recent reports of poisoning have come from dogs walked off leash at Elk Lake, this is not the only place where these mushrooms could be growing, so make sure you take the appropriate caution when out walking your dog in areas where they may be mushrooms.

“The vet hospital I work out of has now had 3 cases of what appears to be Amanita mushroom poisoning in dogs walked at Elk Lake.  Very poisonous mushroom, often fatal.  Very sad.  All 3 within last 2 weeks, young dogs.  DON’T walk your dog(s) at Elk Lake off leash right now!!!” – Heather

The Amanita mushroom is characterized by a brightly coloured cap with whitish warts, white gills, membranous ring, and volva consisting of a series of scaly concentric rings above the basal bulb.

The Amanita mushroom is found single or scattered or in large fairy rings, “in forests and at their edges, also with planted trees,” on the ground, under Pine, Spruce, and Birch.

This is a neurotoxic, poisonous mushroom, as is the Amanita pantherina (Panther Mushroom). For further details about this and other mushrooms, visit E-Flora BC.

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