Let’s just say that Daisy had the largest ‘digestive indiscretion’ of her life recently. I won’t go into the details (it was horrific for both of us).
Thankfully, I had this cleaning product in my cupboard.
Simple Green is a well-known manufacturer of non-toxic and biodegradable cleaners. It is very easy to use – shake the bottle, saturate the stain and then scrub gently.
It handled all of Daisy’s little accidents very well. When I had guests just few days later, they told me that they couldn’t see a single spot on the carpet! (And they didn’t smell anything, either)
What I particularly like about this product is that it is safe for pets and people and it’s fragrance is not overpowering. How many cleaners have you tried that are overpowering in their smell, while claiming that they deodorize? This isn’t one of those. It truly helped with the smell without causing me to have to open the windows before being overcome by the fragrance.
****Highly recommended for all dog owners****
(I purchased my Simple Green dog pet stain and odor remover from my local pet store; I have not been paid for my endorsement)
Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, Canine Catering Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
Helga, the Bernese Mountain Dog, wishes all of our Canine Catering customers and blog subscribers a Happy Easter….
Photo by Dany Wu
The Golden Retriever comfort dogs are returning to Boston, one year on…great story!
See last year’s story in this blog post: Luther and Ruthie go to Boston
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A University of Missouri researcher has studied dog ownership decisions in families of children with autism and found that parents report a range of benefits of dog ownership including companionship, stress relief and opportunities for their children to learn responsibility.
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‘Children with autism spectrum disorders often struggle with interacting with others, which can make it difficult for them to form friendships,’ said Gretchen Carlisle, the study’s author. ‘Children with autism may especially benefit from interacting with dogs, which can provide unconditional, nonjudgmental love and companionship to the children.’
Carlisle interviewed 70 parents of children with autism. Nearly two-thirds of the parents in the study owned dogs, and of those parents, 94 percent reported their children with autism were bonded to their dogs. Even in families without dogs, 70 percent of parents said their children with autism liked dogs.
‘Bringing a dog into any family is a big step, but for families of children with autism, getting a dog should be a decision that’s taken very seriously. If a child with autism is sensitive to loud noises, choosing a dog that is likely to bark will not provide the best match for the child and the family. If the child has touch sensitivities, perhaps a dog with a softer coat, such as a poodle, would be better than a dog with a wiry or rough coat, such as a terrier.’
The study, “Pet Dog Ownership Decisions for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder,” was published in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing earlier this year.
Source: University of Missouri media release
For more about the benefits of dogs for people with autism, read my post Dogs are a ‘social lubricant’ in helping people with autism
Canada Post’s Adopt a Pet stamps feature two dogs (as well as a two cats and a parrot) to promote the message of animal adoption.
A partnership with the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS), the stamps help to spread the word that when looking for a pet, the first stop of animal lovers should be their local humane society or SPCA.
For more about dogs on stamps, read my post on US stamps in honour of working dogs
Today was the last day in New Zealand for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka Will and Kate). And finally, we have something dog-related from this visit!
The Duke and Duchess visited the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua this morning. There, they met puppies, dogs in training, and fully-fledged police dogs.
William and Kate cuddle with police dog puppies (photo by Getty)
A soft toy police dog was a gift to Kate, presumably for Prince George (photo by Getty)
And after this doggy (and soggy) visit, the Royals are now off to their next stop on the Royal Tour – Australia. I hope Australia’s dogs will also be able to participate in their visit!
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I realized that quite a few of my latest posts have been about serious issues…so I decided to liven things up with a bit of fun for your Monday.
I hope you enjoy this compilation of dogs who enjoy Mondays about as much as we do!
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