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How shelters can use the Pokemon Go craze to their advantage

Posted on July 26, 2016 | Leave a comment

I heard a business report recently that local shops can benefit from people using Pokemon Go by promoting themselves to people who are out and about playing the game. For example, local cafes can offer specials for thirsty players to take a break.

And then the animal shelters got involved…

The animal shelter in Muncie, Indiana noticed that a lot of people were walking around playing Pokemon Go. Always in need of dog walkers, the shelter staff came up with the idea – play Pokemon and walk a shelter dog at the same time.

Pokemon Go poster

To take a Pokemon Dog, you have to sign a waiver form and you are reminded to watch where you are going for the sake of both you and the dog.

Walking is great exercise for dogs and humans. If this Pokemon Go craze can help animals in shelters and rescues, I’m all for it.

Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, The Balanced Dog, Christchurch, New Zealand

Pet friendly senior living

Posted on April 14, 2016 | Leave a comment

TigerPlace is a retirement community that helps residents care for their pets as both age.

Located in Colombia, Missouri, this retirement community offers one-floor living to make it easy for owners and pets to enjoy the outdoors. And there’s on-site veterinary care! Senior gentleman and dog sitting on ground and posing in a park

Described as “pet encouraging” as opposed to “pet tolerating”, this facility even offers dog walkers for older residents who are finding it difficult to give their dog the exercise it needs.

This article in the Missourian gives greater insight into the facility and its value to its residents. This includes following 90-year old Elizabeth Kennedy who lives at TigerPlace with her 12-year old Boston Terrier, Dolly.

The article mentions a growing trend for retirement communities to offer pet care and the recognition and evidence that pets keep us living longer, more active, and happier lives.

Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, The Balanced Dog, Christchurch, New Zealand

Bag balm

Posted on August 25, 2013 | 1 comment

Bag Balm® is a tried and true product that has been around since 1899. Originally designed as a salve for irritated cow udders, it is also a great product for your dog.

Bag Balm® contains lanolin and is ideal for irritated and dry noses, healing/softening of paw pads and minor scratches. For dog walkers with chapped hands in the winter – it’s also great!

In my canine massage practice, I deal with a lot of elderly dogs and when they are not ambulatory, the skin on their paw pads can build up and become rough and cracked. Bag Balm® works wonders.

I have no concerns in endorsing this product for your dog. In a pet market that is flooded with products, isn’t it nice to know that something pure and effective has been around for over 100 years?

***This is not a paid endorsement. I purchased this product for use in my canine massage practice***

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Professional dog walkers in Washington DC

Posted on May 20, 2013 | Leave a comment

Washington, DC is full of attractions like memorials, museums and other events. Today, I also came across a group of three professional dog walkers…

Each of the dogs is tethered to the handler with a hands-free clip

… and when we got to the front of the line, they happily posed for a picture. How many breeds can you identify? There’s one little dog wearing a dress and another wearing a thundershirt for anxiety. The German Shepherd was the largest in the group.