Cats and Dogs Don't Have to Fight Like Cats and Dogs with Tips from @Iams

When we first got Reina, we didn't know how to introduce her to Aries.

Ed and I came up with what seemed like a great idea at the time.

In reality, not so much.

Thankfully, the only thing that got hurt was Aries finger nail and Reina's pride. It could have been much worse and it sure would have been nice to have some help along the way.

The great news is that cats and dogs don't have to fight like cats and dogs with these,

Useful Tips from Iams.

Iams wants to educate owners of both cats and dogs on how to maintain relationships between their four-legged friends. Here are some things you can do to help your dogs and cats get along.

Read on to ensure that you don't make sure that you don't make the same mistakes we did!

Keep your Dog Safe this Summer with Helpful Tips from @IAMS

The Zoo spends a lot of time outside. From long walks to soccer games, our entire family loves to be active and that includes our furry friends.

However, the heat of Canadian summers really gets to everyone. It's especially noticeable with The Dogs as they’ve gotten older so I was interested to learn about these tips from Iams on...

How to Protect your Dog this Summer!

Don't Miss the @Iams SO GOOD Doggie Concert Video! #IAMSSoGood

In early June this year, one lucky Journeys of The Zoo reader and their entire family won tickets to the first ever Iams SO GOOD! Doggie Jam Concert in Canada.

The day was packed with exciting events such as; sand hole digging, the dance and howl, and classical music serendades of "Hound Dog", "Cruella de Vil"," and "Who Let the Dogs Out?"

According to Rex and his Peers, it was a HUGE SUCCESS!
Note that this dog's name has been changed to protect his identity.
Kind of like our neighbour "Mike".

The 43-piece classical orchestra delighted pets and owners with a musical medley to appeal to all the canine senses. The bonus, the Humans enjoyed themselves too.

If you were unable to attend, no need to whimper because Iams has created an adorable video that showcases the real love between dogs and their owners as well as adorable highlights from the event.

Watch the Video so you don't miss it the second time around!

Connect with Iams on their Website, Facebook, Twitter and by following the hashtag #IAMSSoGood.

Did You Attend This Year's Concert?

Tweet Share this Adorable Video with your Friends.

Disclosure: Journeys of The Zoo received compensation in exchange for sharing this information with you.

  Besos, The Zoo

#IAMSSoGood Doggie Jam is a Must Attend Concert! {#Giveaway} CAN 6/01

Reina and Phoenix love Iams and so do I.

Especially their sense of social responsibility and recognition that our pets are valued and cherished family members that deserve the best both physically and artistically.

Artistically? Absolutely!

On June 8, Iams is celebrating the real love between people and pets at Canada's first ever concert for dogs. The Iams SO GOOD! Doggie Jam will bring together as many as 5,000 dogs and their owners to celebrate real love at an event to remember.

The repertoire consists of a 43-piece classical orchestra performing classical "dog" inspired music. This event is sure to delight pets and owners alike. One not to be missed!

Excited for the Iams SO GOOD! Doggie Jam Concert.

Event Details
Date and Time:	Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 4-8pm.
City:	Toronto, Ontario
Location:	Echo Beach, 999 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3L3
Cost and Tickets:	Available from Ticketmaster.

Connect with Iams on Facebook, Twitter and by following the concert Twitter hashtag #IAMSSoGood.

Be sure to Tell Your Friends about this Must Attend Event! Tweet

Really want to go? Try your luck at Freda's Voice as she's also hosting the giveaway.

Enter to Win Concert Tickets and Iams Dog Food Below!

Canadians: Show @Iams and The World How Much you Love your Pet! {#Contest}

No secret about it, The Zoo loves animals.

Reina, Phoenix and Aries the Cat have been a part of our family since the beginning and they aren't the only furry ones.

Every year, while in Mexico, we always gain a few more and if everything goes according to plan, we find loving homes for them.

Even though they're only with me for a short time and I know going in that The Zoo will not be their "forever home", they still have a huge impact on my life and in my heart.

I Love Them All Unconditionally.

Iams shares this loving feeling with all they do for our furry friends. One example is their Highly successful and Worldwide, Home 4 The Holidays Adoption campaign. They understand that not only are pets our companions, they are members of the family.

To celebrate the unconditional love between pets and their owners, Iams is launching its Love Tail Contest and calling on all Canadians to submit their everlasting love story with a photo that captures the strong, loving bond between Parents and their Pets.

Winning submissions will have their love stories turned into "Love Tails"; short memorable videos that will run on the Iams social channels and will win one year's supply of Iams food!

The grand prize winner and their furry four-legged friend will star in the next national Iams advertising campaign!

Be a Star with Iams!

How can you enter?

Your Dog Deserves @Iams Shakeables Treats #giveaway, CAN, 3/8

Reina and Phoenix are Iams dogs. They also carry the torch of being rescue dogs that had a tough life before becoming members of Journeys of The Zoo.

They were lucky to have food and water let alone treats. That's why I like to spoil them.

With wholesome ingredients, delicious flavours and real meat, Iams Shakeables Soft & Chewy treats is the perfect way to be conscious of their health and,

Show your dog that you love them!

Seeing as Phoenix has colitis, we have to be really careful what we feed him. When I have treats, Reina usually gets most of them. As luck would have it, he can eat real lamb. I can't wait for him to try this recently launched product when we get home.

Here are some things that you should remember when feeding your dog.

Stay Away From Table Scraps. As much as your furry friend loves to hang around the table while you're eating, ready to pounce on anything that may fall to floor, resist the urge to feed table scrapes. Not only is human food potentially toxic to animals, scraps also tend to be high in fat and calories and low in the vitamins and nutrients your pet needs. Treats, like New Iams Shakeables, offer wholesome ingredients full of delicious flavours your pet will love.

Tricks For Treats. Treats can be used for training to get your pet's attention and keep him or her focused. While training, you should use soft, chewy treats that are easy to digest and won't take away from training time.

Timing is Everything. While training your pet, make sure you are rewarding him or her with a treat immediately after performing the correct action. This ensures the reward is associated with the behaviour.

Consistency is Key. Dog training is intense, so choose a day you have a good amount of free time to begin. Pretend you have left the house and stay away for several minutes. Once your dog thinks you're gone and "violates the restricted area," walk in and give a firm "no" or "get down." Direct your dog to his or her bed, and praise him or her for going to it. Repeat this as many times as necessary. Eventually, most dogs will get the hint. Again, consistency is key. This training may have to be repeated periodically over several weeks or even months.

Take Treats With You. Most pets don't stop exhibiting good behaviour after they leave the front door. Whether you're going on a trip, taking a walk, or playing in the park with your pet, treats make great pet travel rewards.

Give Treats In Between Meals. Remember, treats are not a substitute for a meal and should not make up more than 10 to 20 per cent of a dog's daily diet. To avoid filling up your pet before a meal, try giving treats in between your pet's scheduled meal times. If you're training with treats, cut back on meal portions after a session to avoid overeating.

Visit New Iams Shakeables, for more information on adult and puppy training tips.

Win all three flavours of Iams Shakeables Treats!

@Iams #Home4TheHolidays Pet Adoption Drive: How to Help.

Five out of eight members of Journeys of The Zoo are adopted.

While my story has a happy beginning, Reina was found starved (almost) to death and Phoenix had his throat cut. Fighters need to win...

That's why I'm honoured to be a part of Iams Family of Bloggers promoting awareness of the Home 4 The Holidays initiative.

Did you know that this is Iams 14th year focussing on raising awareness of pet adoption and ensuring proper nutrition for more homeless pets? This year, they will once again work in conjunction with founding partner Helen Woodward Animal Center, the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies and more than 4,000 animal organizations Worldwide to encourage pet adoption.

As part of this initiative, seven million pets have been adopted Worldwide with over 1.2 milllion during last years holiday campaign. The program which runs from Oct. 1, 2012 through Jan. 2, 2013 has already donated 486,734 meals to rescues and shelters. Their goal... 5 million meals! Iams is putting their money where their mouth is and,

Now it's your turn!

WIN Tickets to #Woofstock from @IAMS #toronto, 11/12

Woofstock started in 2003 as a weekend outdoor summer festival. The event has proven so popular that while the weekend is still for the dogs it also includes activities such as: Breakfast with Santa, Fashion Show, Canine Pageant, Best Costume Contest and much more.

This event wouldn't be so successful without support and this year, for the first time, Iams is excited to be a Winter Woofstock Sponsor. So much so that they want to give you and your dog the chance to win tickets!