Welcome to our interview blog series. We believe our community grows stronger through sharing stories. Not only of the good times, but how also how we got through challenging times. We have had the pleasure of interviewing the parent of adorable brothers Ricky and Jaxon Brown. You can follow their daily adventures on Instagram @rickyandjaxonbrown
Introduce your dogs!
Ricky is a 13 year old Chinese crested and Jaxon Brown a 8 year old Pomchi.
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Ricky came from a breeder in Alberta after much research and obsession of the breed on my part! Having worked in a vet clinic when I was younger and meeting a few of them I fell in love and planned the day I could get one of my own! A photo of him from his breeder as an available puppy sent me on a road trip to go pick him up!
Jaxon was a horse show turned puppy adoption on a whim! We went to a horse show & equipment sale on a weekend to watch and sell some items when we spotted this tiny floof drawing everyone’s attention so of course we went to say hi! After speaking to the lady finding out he needed a new home after it not working with his previous 2 homes through no fault of his own. Ricky actually solidified the adoption when he decided Jaxon was all his about 15 minutes in. A few hours later we were driving home with a 2lb fluff tag along.
Tell us how you chose their names!
Both pooches were named by my sister and she just has a knack for picking really suitable names! Jaxon became Jaxon Brown along the way and it stuck with all his fans!
Tell us how you chose their names!
Ricky when it’s hot & sunny and off leash or curled up in a bed with a blanket in front of a fireplace. 100% warmth is his element
Jaxon prefers cool weather & off leash adventures where he can zoom! A big foodie he loves markets and events where he can socialize & beg! He loves to have a job & do any sort of training- 100% people pleaser.
Does your pet have any silly quirks? What are they?
Ricky- we call them nasty kisses! Whenever he’s going to give someone a kiss he peels his lips back & shows all his teeth before giving lots of kisses!
Jaxon- makes it well known if he has a complaint. He will sit & talk to you and make it quite obvious if he wants something, something is stuck somewhere he can’t reach or he doesn’t like something!
What activity does your pet enjoy most outdoors?
Off leash adventures in new areas they haven’t been!
What has your pet taught you about yourself?
Patience, research on many good & medical aspects, living life in the moment & enjoying little things, never taking no for an answer or one option as an answer
Introduce yourself!
Danielle, vet tech, certified canine nutritionist, volunteer & foster mama of kittens - 100% animal lady lol
What inspired you to have pets? Have you always had pets?
Was born into a family of pet lovers and pet owners. Have always been surrounded by multiple pets in the family. Long history of dog owners and now cats in the family too! Fish, reptiles and birds have been around over the years a well.
What do you love about being a pet owner?
The joy and laughter animals bring. Getting you outdoors and exploring areas you may never do without a pooch. The community of people I’ve met through my pets
What, if any, challenges along the way?
Training & behaviour challenges that make you patient. The emotional challenges when pets are ill or as you loose pets along on the way.
What are the top three training tools / tips / treats you use the most often?
Enrichment toys & feeders, healthy high value treats, long lines!
Enrichment toys & feeders made all the difference with most of the training issues along the way with Jaxon and especially having pets in an apartment for moments that can be a bit boring. Having 1 foodie dog and 1 not foodie dog with health issues we’ve done our fair share of treat testing and trials. We always come back to Loveyloos cookies and single ingredient meat based treats from small companies that source and processes their own treats vs big box brand or repackaged treats. Long lines have made adventures so easy from exploring unknown areas, swimming and camping! We love Sirius Dog Wear as a local woman owned biothane company for this.
If someone was interested getting a pet, what information would you advise to look for?
1. Get pet insurance
2. Don’t over socialize your dogs but really socialize your cats!
3. Cut their nails from day 1!
What refills your cup in your spare time?
Horses! And getting that country/farm escape from reality for a bit.
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