Urban Tails: Citizen Canine in Ottawa

Dr. Audrey Giles is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa and is the proud human companion to two energetic (previously homeless) canines.

Date:7 May 2011
Time:11:00 AM
Duration:1.5 hr
Language:English

During this walk we will discuss dog/human sub-cultures and relations, the impact dogs have on human physical activity, and the contributions that dogs and their human companions make to community life. Sociable, leashed dogs and the humans they own are welcome!

Route
Route: Start at Brewer Park (across from Carleton University), right on Sunnyside, right on Bank, right on Cameron, finish back at Brewer Park.
Distance: 2.5 km

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And the winners are….

GRAND PRIZE goes to: Julie and Maya the Boxer!

Runner Ups go to: Lynn and Stella the Golden/Collie mix and Celina and Obie the Yorkshire Terrier!

THANK YOU to everyone who entered the contest! It was the BIGGEST one yet!!!!

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I had a reader email a suggestion about if people were interested in doing ride-shares to Bruce Pit or Conroy Pit park (depending on where you live).

I think this is a great idea! If you are interested, please head on over to the Ottawa Dog Blog Facebook Page and you can see if someone in your area wants to participate in this.

Molly went missing on Tuesday evening from the older part of Richmond, On, near Perth st. and Colonel Murray st.  She was wearing a black collar with a blue dog tag with our phone number on it.  She is also microchipped and is listed with the Canadian chip recovery.  She is 16months, and approx 100lbs.  Great nature, and perfect markings

I don’t know about you, but with the holidays right around the corner, I want to make sure I have something under the tree for Paddington and Corduroy. Usually I like to get them something a little special, something more than treats. …wrapping treats and putting them under the tree is a whole other story involving dogs’ keen sense of smell and the unwrapping of said gift before the big day…

I’ve mentioned before how I really like to shop local, and if not local, shop Canadian. Well imagine my excitement when I found out that I could get something unique for the puppies for the holidays AND it was made in Ottawa (Kanata to be exact), well let’s just say there was some “woot woot-ing”.

iStyle Originals is an Ottawa company that makes really funny and cute shirts for not only dogs, but adults, babies and accessories as well! You can buy right from their website and shipping is a flat rate of $4.99 for anywhere in North America and takes 1 to 5 days, but currently shipping is free till Dec. 15th!!. Order by December 15th to ensure Christmas delivery. (ps. look to the bottom of the post for a 25% off coupon!!)

The shirts are 100% cotton and are very well made. The saying is screen printed in white on the black shirts and it even comes in a humorous “software” box with operating instructions inside. It’s awesome.

There are six different dog shirt sayings to choose from. I love all of the sayings but we chose iPaw’d for Corduroy and iBark for Paddington.

Corduroy got the iPaw’d one because she LOVES to be constantly petted and if you stops, she literally paws at you until you start again.

Paddington got the iBark because well, she IS a Yorkie so I guess it comes with the territory (her territory of course – squirrels beware!).

The shirts fit true to size and look very sleek on the dogs. They were a bit snug around the “arms” but they will loosen up with wear.

Paddy and Cordy give iStyle Originals Doggiewear two paws up!

BONUS!! The fantastic people at iStyle Originals have given me a coupon code for 25% off for all Ottawa Dog Blog readers!! This can be entered at the checkout page on the website. The code to be used is “istyleblogger”.