Hanging with Hazel: The ups and downs of working from home
You all know me- I'm Hazel. I'm having the best time being a big city dog. Mum is disappointed that the rona is still pretty bad. I pretend that it bothers me too, but I have a secret. The rona is the best thing that has ever happened to a big city dog like me. Before the rona mum used to leave me all day. She would go somewhere called 'work' and come back with all kinds of weird smells I didn't recognize. And I'm pretty sure she was eating food without sharing it with me! Since the rona got bad she is with me every day working from home! Now I'm not just a big city dog- I'm a big career dog! Mum and I work from home together, which is mostly great because mum doesn't eat any food without my strict oversight. But it does have its challenges.
Guest blog: What it's really like to be a professional dog walker
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I have learned a lot from my experiences with dogs. I currently own two beautiful dogs and have been a dog owner for 25 years. I truly love dogs and being outside all day, in all types of weather. After working in the fitness and service industry for 20 years I wanted a change; a job that would incorporate the many things I love. Fast forward to now. I have been a professional dog walker for 11 years. I never imagined that I could make a living doing something I loved so much. What I love most about being a dog walker is that I work for myself and my clients. I'm my own boss, which is amazing.
I love the grey fur that appears around a senior dog's eyes as they age, the mark that they've experienced life. The mark that they've given a lifetime of love. To leave our mark on them we need to prepare to support them during their golden years. I'm going to talk about one of my favourite topics- pet insurance. When we think about pet insurance we often think of puppies and kittens, but senior pets are eligible for insurance coverage too.
Since November is National Senior Pet Month, I connected with Karolyne Trottier, Regional Manager at Pets Plus Us pet insurance for a Q&A about pet insurance for senior pets. Can a senior pet get pet insurance? What about their pre-existing conditions? I asked Karolyne everything I could think of about senior pets and pet insurance, and these are her answers!
Piqued my curiosity: I had my dog blessed by a Catholic priest
I was walking my dog by a Catholic church in my neighbourhood when a nice lady commented on how beautiful Hazel is. I know I'm a little biased, but I have to agree- she's a looker. We were making small talk about my dog when she mentioned that the church is offering blessings to pets. She encouraged me to bring Hazel back the following weekend to have her blessed.
My biggest mistake as a pet owner: I should have purchased pet insurance for Hazel, here's why!
Like many of you, I get the Monday blues. When the weekend ends and I have to get back to reality- and leave my dog all day- I find it hard to get motivated. That's why I'm going to kick my Monday morning off with something inspirational.
This is Jethro! Jethro's mom says he is "my world... my best friend... my everything." I can definitely see why! He's such a handsome boy! |
For National Photograph Month I asked my readers to submit your favourite photo of your pet to be featured and you did not disappoint! Our pets provide us with so much joy, and we are able to capture those moments of joy from behind the lens. I'm so happy to share YOUR amazing pets!
Did you know that May is National Photograph Month? Being a photographer myself, I love the idea of an entire month to celebrate capturing life and art through the lens. My favourite subjects are my pets! I still have some spots left for featured pets! I'd love to feature your pet!
Do you have a photo of your pet that you love? Email it to pawsforreaction@live.ca for a feature! I'll be featuring your pet's photos in a post at the end of the month. Don't forget to include your pet's name, gender, your first name, and why you love the photo!
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To your dog, the backyard is a safe space- the canine equivalent of a bedroom. It's a place to play, relax, and feel at home. Dogs don't associate the backyard with danger. Sadly, dogs have ended up in the emergency room, falling victim to something that was in their own backyard. Disasters can happen anywhere, and National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day is a great reminder to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. That's why it's so important to dog-proof the backyard using these tips!
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Did you know that May is National Photograph Month? Being a photographer myself, I love the idea of an entire month to celebrate capturing life and art through the lens. My favourite subjects are my pets! Do you have a photo of your pet that you love? Email it to pawsforreaction@live.ca for a feature! I'll be featuring your pet's photos in a post at the end of the month. Don't forget to include your pet's name, gender, your first name, and why you love the photo!
You all know me- I'm Hazel. But I'm not the same Hazel I was before. I've changed. I'm a big city dog now. So many things are different for a big city dog, did you know that? I get to meet so many people and they all want to pet me. Mum says I can't let too many people pet me because of the rona. I don't know what a rona is, but mum says we can't do lots of things because of the rona, so I don't like it much.
This month Paws For Reaction is celebrating 8 years! I'm so excited for the next chapter of my blog and am looking forward to lots more fun and informative content. For many of my longtime readers, you will have noticed a change to the blog. For my newer readers, I'd like to fill you in!
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How do you connect to nature? That's the inspiration for the theme of the 2017 World Environment Day: Connecting People to Nature. How often do you connect with nature? Spending time outdoors can help de-stress after a hard day. The sun's rays can help fight depression, and many plants offer natural remedies for our many ailments. But what does a connection to nature mean to you? And do you connect often enough? There are ways that I connect to nature, and I hope you will share some of your own ways with me, by tweeting @PawsForReaction
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Switching pet insurance providers and policies
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Breaking up is hard to do. It would be ideal if a pet owner’s relationship with their pet insurance provider was always a positive one, but realistically you may not be satisfied. If you need a change, there are a few things you may want to consider before switching to a new pet insurance company- or policy.
Most of us don’t think about how to prepare ourselves for a natural disaster, let alone our pets. After the recent mass flooding event in the Ottawa Valley, it’s clear that disasters can happen close to home. Instead of having the mentality that ‘this can’t happen to me,’ most Ontario and Quebec residents have been faced with the reality that disaster can hit close to home.
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