MSI Press Blog

Moving is stressful for everyone — but for dogs, it can be bewildering. They don’t understand boxes, leases, or closing dates. They understand scent, territory, and routine. When those disappear, fear and confusion can set in. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, and especially if you face the painful reality of not being able to take your dog with you, this post explores what happens emotionally and what options exist to protect your dog’s well‑being. 1. When You Can Take Your Dog If your dog is moving with you, preparation matters as much as love. Before the move Keep routines steady. Feed, walk, and play at the usual times. Pack gradually. Sudden chaos signals danger to dogs. Visit the vet. Update microchips and vaccinations; ask about travel anxiety medication if needed. Scout the new area. Identify nearby parks, vets, and emergency clinics. During the move Create a safe zone. A quiet room with familiar bedding and toys helps your dog feel secure while move...

  Today's publisher's pride is Travels with Elly by Larry MacDonald, which reached #136 in travel with pets books. Book description: Discover Canada like never before -- from a personal perspective, similar to John Steinbeck's view of America in his 1960 book Travels with Charley . The author travels from coast to coast in a trailer with his wife and pets, including their Standard Poodle, Elly, in order to gain a better understanding of his adopted country. Interspersed between descriptions of history, cultures, places, and icons are the author's reflections on various things such as Elly's antics, signage, ferries, political injustice, environmental issues, and animal instincts. To provide a canine's perspective, Elly reflects on things of interest to her, including cats, cows, and other critters...but especially cats! Where was Canada's first settlement? What is its prettiest town? When and where was its most devastating shipwreck? And who was its greatest ...

  Today's publisher's pride is Travels with Elly by Larry MacDonald, which reached #136 in travel with pets books. Book description: Discover Canada like never before -- from a personal perspective, similar to John Steinbeck's view of America in his 1960 book Travels with Charley . The author travels from coast to coast in a trailer with his wife and pets, including their Standard Poodle, Elly, in order to gain a better understanding of his adopted country. Interspersed between descriptions of history, cultures, places, and icons are the author's reflections on various things such as Elly's antics, signage, ferries, political injustice, environmental issues, and animal instincts. To provide a canine's perspective, Elly reflects on things of interest to her, including cats, cows, and other critters...but especially cats! Where was Canada's first settlement? What is its prettiest town? When and where was its most devastating shipwreck? And who was its greatest ...