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Our young dog escaped from a window yesterday, likely spooked by the quake. When we got home from work, we discovered he had ripped through the screen and have been searching all over for him since. We are desperately worried about him, and want to get him home as soon as possible. He’s only 9months! I have attached a copy of the poster we’ve been putting up all over the Sandyhill area.
He is a white golden retriever and is very friendly. His name is Balu. Please email Vanessa or call call 613-789-5599

- Neal & Vanessa

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The Ottawa Dog Park Finder is finally here!!

The Ottawa Dog Park Finder is an online application that utilizes Google Maps to locate dog parks in Ottawa. Searchable by location as well as user ratings, it will be a great resource for every Ottawa Dog lover. Rate YOUR favourite dog park!

COMING SOON: Mobile App for Ottawa Dog Park Finder. You’ll be able to access this resource through any mobile phone*.

Many MANY special thanks to Thomas J Bradley for doing this project with me. Also special thanks go out to Open Data Ottawa for beginning a movement in accessible and public data that inspired Thomas J Bradley to team up with me for this project.

*mobile phone must have an internet plan to access the mobile site.

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Every wonder how dogs have helped medicine move along? You don’t need to wonder anymore! Check out this article on 10 Amazing Ways Dogs Have Helped Advance Medicine.

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As some of you may know, along with running this awesome blog, I am also a photographer. I love photographing dogs (obviously) and I am super excited to share my newest portfolio book with you in digital format! I called it Every Dog Needs a Human to Lick and will be getting it printed at 8×8 size with beautiful lay-flat paper and using it as a studio sample to show my clients.

If you are interested in having your dog’s portrait taken, please Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!

elizabeth&jane photography * elizabeth&jane photography blog

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Dogs are connected to their people and their daily routines. They know when the people wake up, when and where they do certain chores, and whether it is a workday or the weekend. How? It’s quite simple: dogs are creatures of habit and they take into account the habits of those around them, too. Dogs have a keen sense of sight and smell that helps them to monitor life around them — including the changes that come with pregnancy.

Pregnancy creates hormonal changes that affect your emotions, your routines, and even your scent. Some reported changes from Moms-to-be are; over clinginess, aloofness, protectiveness, excessive attention seeking, elimination related issues, anxiety (pacing, licking etc)

If you notice unwanted changes in your dogs’ behavior here are some things to consider.

• What exactly has changed? Has the dog’s behaviour changed, or have the family’s activity level and
  routines been disturbed? Is your dog reacting to changes in your behaviour?
• How is this behavior change being reinforced? Dogs do what works for them. Why and how is this
  behaviour working for your dog?
• When did this change begin? Is the behaviour new, or have you ever seen it before? If so, when?
• Could there be any medical reason for the change in your dog’s behaviour? Allergies, aches and pains, and
  illness make us cranky, and they affect our dogs in a similar way. Could this have a bearing on your dog’s
  behaviour?

Each pregnancy is unique — from one woman to another or from your first pregnancy to the next. And although most pregnancies bring with them a great amount of joy, even “normal” pregnancies can be stressful. Family pets often react to this stress, and if the family is dealing with a difficult pregnancy, that stress is multiplied — for everyone.

Consistent leadership and training help to keep companion animals grounded throughout this wonderful and stressful time. You have a great deal to learn and do prior to the arrival of the baby; the good news is Bark Busters offers a great deal of support and information to help you prepare your dog for life with kids.

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Hope everyone has a great day!

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