Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 7/16/22

By Doggieuk9
/ July 16, 2022
/ Blog, Weekend Updates
/ Tags: New summer pet products, some wonderful social media dog pics, Walk the globe with a dog

Welcome to the Week’s Review of Canine Social Media

Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories this week.

Enjoy & share them.

Man and His Dog Spent Seven Years Walking Around the World!

It isn’t often that you hear of someone walking the globe and very few people even attempt to walk around the entire world. Even fewer actually manage to complete the journey and never before has this been done accompanied by their dog.

Recently, Tom T., from New Jersey, became the 10th person on record to achieve this remarkable feat, while his four-legged companion Savannah was the first dog to do so.

After reading about Steven Newman, listed by Guinness World Records as the first person to walk around the world, and walking adventurer Karl Bushby, who has been circumnavigating the globe on foot since 1998, Tom became set on taking on this challenge himself.
“It [walking] seemed like the best way to understand the world and be forced into new places,” he says. “I didn’t just want to go to Paris and Machu Picchu, I really wanted to understand the world and see how people were living day to day.”

Photo: Tom T.
Once he’d committed to the task, then came the challenge of planning out the route, while also trying to raise funding for his travels. He managed to save enough to last him

around two years on the road by working during the summer while he was at college. However, shortly before he was due to leave, the owner of a local company, found out about his plans and decided to sponsor his trip.
Around four months into the trip, Tom acquired his walking companion, puppy Savannah, from an animal shelter in Austin, Texas. While he initially had no intention of getting a dog, he struggled to relax, particularly while bedding down at campsites, and would constantly wake up during the night convinced he could “hear something coming.”
He felt that having a furry friend beside him who could “keep watch” at night would make all the difference, and this has proved to be true. “She’s been fantastic,” he says of Savannah. “It’s just nice to have someone to share some moments with.”

More pics and read more about Tom and Savannah from CNN Travel. [Link]

Innovative Summer, Outdoor, Travel And Pet Safety Products for 2022

According to a 2021-2022 American Pet Products Association(APPA) National Pet Owners Survey, 70% of U.S. households own some type of pet, which is a notable increase from previous years. As pet ownership undergoes considerable growth this year, more people will be in need of a variety of products to keep their pets safe and happy this summer.

To kick off the start of the summer season, APPA shares some interesting products you’ll need to keep your pets cool, calm and collected all summer long, no matter where your summertime adventures take you.

Some Summer & Outdoor Products:

Paw Protector is a blend of natural waxes, moisturizers and healing agents to protect your pets’ paws during the summer months when they are more likely to dig, go camping, hiking, running or out in the rain. This specially formulated paw balm will keep your pets’ paws safe all summer long without staining their fur!
Probiotic Ear Cleaner is a summer essential for pets that love to play in the water, as swimming often leads to more frequent ear infections and irritation. This gentle formula offers a natural, non-medicated and alcohol-free option for gently cleansing the ears after a swim while also populating the ear canal with probiotics to proactively fight against yeast and fungus that cause itch, odor and inflammation.
Daily Probiotic is the first and only dog probiotic made with probiotic microbes found naturally and sourced from healthy dogs, compared to other companies using probiotic strains sourced from humans, plants and even yogurt. These products can help promote a stronger immune system, a resilient digestive tract in dogs, and ultimately a more energetic and happier pup this summer!
Outdoor Spray is a pleasant smelling mixture of essential oils containing neem, lemongrass, eucalyptus, cedarwood and clove. Spray the formula on your dog’s coat or paws after a hike or swim to eliminate odors and keep your dog looking and feeling fresh.
Fleeze is an all-natural powder that repels and kills ticks and fleas on cats and dogs. Sprinkle this powder directly on your pet’s fur, in their bedding or litter box. The natural formula can also be sprinkled on furniture or rugs to repel and kill ticks and fleas around the house this summer, too!
Paw Essentials has all the tools your furry friend needs to beat the heat while ensuring pet safety and cleanliness. The kit includes the classic Dog Boots, year-round natural rubber dog boots that are both reusable and waterproof to protect dogs’ paws from the summer heat; Dog Wax, 100% all-natural, human-grade paw protection wax; and Sanitizing daily paw wipes and spray.

There are numerous other summer products worth reviewing such as: A dog flotation device that provides up to 50% more flotation than other life jackets with ultra-buoyant foam distributed evenly to allow dogs to maintain a natural swim pattern; Dog Beach Summer Clothing Collection; Sport Harness that features a low-cut design with a single buckle and sliding O-ring to ensure your pet is safe while embarking on summer adventures; Seat Belt Safety Harness provides ultimate safety for pets while traveling; Travel Bowls that feature unique designs feature integrated locking lids to store food and built-in legs to support the bowl, preventing unwanted collapses while your pet is feeding or drinking; BeCalm is a natural supplement that helps your furry friend feel relaxed during stressful situations.

Visit the APPA website to learn more and see prices. [Link]