Modern Dog (magazine)

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Modern Dog
EditorConnie Wilson
CategoriesHobby magazine
FrequencyQuarterly
PublisherConnie Wilson
FounderConnie Wilson
Year founded2002
Country Canada
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia
LanguageEnglish
Website moderndogmagazine.com
ISSN 1703-812X

Modern Dog is a dog-centric magazine published quarterly. Started in 2002 by current publisher and editor-in-chief Connie Wilson, the magazine has grown to be one of the largest dog-related publications in North America. [1]

Regular features in the magazine include Body & Soul, featuring health and wellness-focused articles such as "10 People Foods for Dogs", [2] breed profiles, photo contests, behaviour and training, dog-friendly travel guides, new products, and expert advice and information. [3]

An interview and photo spread with a celebrity (and their dogs) is featured in every issue. Past celebrities have included Ellen DeGeneres (with Wolf and Mabel), [4] supermodel Niki Taylor, and Paula Abdul (with Chomps, Thumbelina, Tulip and Bessie Moo). [5]

Notes

  1. CBC - Pawing through Modern Dog magazine
  2. 10 People Foods for Dogs
  3. BC Association of Magazine Publishers
  4. "Modern Dog Magazine - Ellen feature". Archived from the original on 2008-03-13. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
  5. Celebrity Dog Watcher


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