I’ve mentioned here before at how much energy Paddington has. She is a Morkie, which means she is half Yorkie so she has more energy than you ever thought a dog her size could have. We were searching for ways to decrease her energy level and once we tried out the dog backpack – we were hooked!

Paddington wears her backpack like it’s her job. We put in some small rocks into each side to weigh her down and make her work more and it’s also a great way not to have to carry the poo bags around – Paddington carries the bag in her backpack!

When we first got the pack, I was worried that Paddington wouldn’t be able to move too well in it and we were proved VERY wrong. She runs like crazy and it doesn’t hinder her movement at all.

I made a quick video at Bruce Pit to demonstrate how much Paddy loves her pack. Please forgive the wobblyness and the orientation of the video as I shot it with my phone.

Paddington LOVES her backpack. We only use it when we go walking so she knows as soon as we get it out, we are going somewhere fun.

When you first start using the pack with your dog, just get him or her to wear the pack empty, and after a while you can add things to weigh it down. If you have a larger dog, instead of rocks you can try filling a water bottle a little bit and placing it on each side to add some extra weight. Make sure to increase the weight gradually and not to get the load too heavy!

The backpack Paddington has is by Ruff Wear and is available at Bark & Fitz Kanata and Westboro. It is available in the awesome green that Paddington wears so fabulously, or a really nice ice blue.

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Feeding your dog a balanced, all natural, fresh food diet, is now as convenient as serving a bowl of kibble.

CANINE LIFE is an alternative feeding method to kibble and raw foods. It is a complete diet in the form of cooked muffins. Canine Life DOES NOT contain: corn, soy, wheat, or yeast – these are the top 4 food allergens for dogs. They offer healthier choices through the use of 100% human grade and organic ingredients.

CANINE LIFE is a balanced, all natural, fresh food diet for dogs. Developed as a hypoallergenic formula, it is based on the National Research Council’s (NRC) nutritional requirements for dogs. Feeding your dog a homemade, fresh food diet is now as convenient as serving a bowl of kibble. Visit our CANINE LIFE page to find out just how easy it is.

What makes CANINE LIFE a balanced all natural, fresh food diet?
They use only the finest, 100% human grade, and organic ingredients, in the quantities your dog requires. CANINE LIFE allows you to choose from a variety of ingredients, including:

• Protein: ground beef, chicken, turkey, veal, lamb, ostrich, buffalo, venison, salmon, tuna or mackerel
• Green vegetables: broccoli, green beans, zucchini
• Orange vegetables: carrot, sweet potato, pumpkin, Butternut, Acorn, or Hubbard squash

How does CANINE LIFE come prepared?
CANINE LIFE is baked in muffin tins, and two of the three preparation methods are in the form of muffins. You have a choice as to how you want CANINE LIFE prepared, and they offer you three ways to do this.

Complete Muffin: Includes all ingredients baked, packaged and frozen for easy storage. This is the most convenient method. All you do is thaw, break the muffin up in your dogs dish and serve. You can also warm the muffins in a microwave before serving, 10 – 15 seconds on the HIGH setting.

Meatless Muffin: Includes all ingredients less the meat, baked, packaged and frozen for easy storage. This method gives you the option of feeding a raw meat diet, with the comfort of knowing all the nutritional requirements of your dog, are being met.

Health Food Pre-Mix: Includes all dry ingredients. You add the meat, vegetables, apple, egg, oil, and water, and bake.

With the different combinations of meats and vegetables, your dog will never get bored of eating the same food, day after day.

BARK & FITZ KANATA is pleased to announce the arrival of Canine Life’s products in our Kanata Centrum location.

145 Roland Michener Dr.,
Unit YO 5B, K2T 1G7
near SCORES & Sleep Country
613.270.0303

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Lyna with her dog Chewy and Lynne’s little Stella.

With Darby Bark & Fitz Westboro’s head groomer taking her maternity leave, Lyna’s joined our salon recently to help with the transition phase. Lyna not only brings her 6 years of grooming experience, she brings her love for dogs and cats alike, dedication and vibrant energy to our salon. If you were looking for Lyna then search no more! Both of our grooming salons are open 7 days a week, Lyna has joined Ashley, Kim and Chantal who have all worked at both salons. We offer competitive prices for a top notch professional service with a personal touch. Our salons specialize in tender loving care and our groomers love nothing more than talking about your dog’s grooming needs & how it can best suit your family’s lifestyle. I had the opportunity to ask Lyna a few questions about her dog AND cat grooming career.

Tell us about how you got into the dog grooming business Lyna?
I started doing massage therapy for cats and dogs as well as owner counselling when I was about 18 years old. I worked with pets who had a very difficult life, I would help the pets and owners have a better relationship and understanding of each other. It only seemed fitting that I start working with dogs and cats full time.

A little dog told me that you also groom cats – is that so? Will you be offering this cat grooming service at Bark & Fitz Westboro?
Yes, I will be offering cat grooming at Bark & Fitz in Westboro. Owners will be able to have their cat(s) bathed and groomed giving you the option of undercoat removal (brush out) for that pesky hair that just seems to keep popping up all over the house! or a lion cut which is very popular for owners with allergies and kids.

Do you have pets of your own?
I couldn’t imagine my home without my boys. Shadow is a Golden/Lab and the oldest of the family. Mackeda is a Husky/Lab he was a rescue from the Humane Society. Chewy is a wire haired dachshund the baby of the fam. Dreamer is also a wire haired dachshund and Chewy’s daddy.

I also have two grey cats called Smokey and Bandit they were left behind by owners who decided they didn’t want them anymore. When I took them home they were completely dehydrated and starving. They had been under a deck for over a week in the middle of the summer heat with no water or food. I took them home and they never left! I also have Spooky he is also a rescue that I could not say no too. I guess you could say that we have a lot of fur in our family but we wouldn’t have it any other way.

December is usually a very busy time for dog and cat grooming, what are the chances that someone could book a last minute appointment during this time of year?
Both locations have extended their hours and will accept drop-ins as much as it is physically possible. Just call ahead to see what we can offer you and we’ll do our best to fit you in.

Call today and get your dog or cat looking their best for the holiday season!

BARK & FITZ OTTAWA/WESTBORO
354 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, K2A 0E8
t. 613.792.3711
BARK & FITZ KANATA CENTRUM
145 Roland Michener Dr, near Sleep Country & SCORES, K2T 1G7
t. 613.270.0303

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There are only 5 spots left in each store for the Happy Howliday Photos for BARK Rescue. Call the store today!!

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Once again I’d like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Dogs in Disguise contest – whether by entering your dog in or simply casting your vote. We had over 2000 votes this year!!!

And now, what you’ve all been waiting for:

The Winners Are…

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