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4 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Dog trainer gives tips on how to keep pooch healthy during heatwaves
As we enter the dog days of summer, knowing when to take Fido for a walk or a drive is important. Photo by iStock / GETTY IMAGES Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. As we enter the dog days of summer, knowing when to take Fido for a walk or a drive is important. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account It can prove challenging to know when it's safe to take your dog out for a stroll or a cruise in an enclosed vehicle, especially during a heatwave like the ones experienced by residents in the GTA. While many dog breeds require regular exercise, for their own health and safety, owners will still want to avoid walking their pets when the temperatures are too high. Tips for walking your pooch in the summertime can come in handy, like the ones compiled by certified Woofz dog trainer Karen Piwinski. 'When talking about what temperature is considered dangerous for a canine outside, it's not a 'one-size-fits-all' situation,'' Piwinski explained, per 'We must consider a range of factors that affect how hot your pet feels, including the dog's breed, coat length and density, age and weight.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Pet owners should also recognize 'environmental factors,' she said, including 'temperature of the pavement, the humidity level and the intensity of physical exercise to which you expose your furry friend.' WHAT'S TOO HOT? If the temps have reached 32C or more, pet owners should avoid walking outdoors entirely, opting instead to keep their dog in a ventilated indoor area. If the outside temperature and the humidity combined are higher than 65C, it's not safe. The expert said that a 20-minute walk should be the maximum in temperatures between 27C and 29C. Read More SURFACE ADVICE Not all walking surfaces are created equally in the heat. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Asphalt or concrete can burn the skin on canines' paw pads in extreme heat, the dog trainer said. Place your palm on the ground for about seven seconds. If the surface is too hot for you to handle, it's also too hot for your pooch. IDEAL TEMPS A worry-free walk, temperature-wise, would be somewhere in the range of 7C and 18 C, Piwinski said. SIGNS OF OVERHEATING Warning signs that might indicate your dog is overheating include excessive panting and drooling, gums turning bright red, blue or drying out, vomiting, lethargy, or a rectal body temperature reaching more than 40 C. A FEW TIPS Try adjusting the timing of your walks to get out early in the morning before the hottest hours of the day, hit areas with grass or plenty of shade to protect your pet's paws, bring plenty of water to fend off dehydration, and never leave your dog in an enclosed hot space without ventilation. Toronto & GTA Editorial Cartoons Toronto & GTA Relationships World
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Toronto Sun
'Oiled myself up and dropped': Livvy Dunne opens up on sexy runway split
'I've never walked a runway a day in my life,' former LSU gymnast says Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Livvy Dunne walks the runway at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on May 31, 2025 in Miami Beach. Photo by Ivan Apfel / Getty Images Olivia Dunne has revealed what was going through her mind before she decided to do a split on a Sports Illustrated runway in Miami this past May. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The former LSU gymnast showed off her acrobatic skills during the show and wowed the crowd when she dropped down and demonstrated her extreme flexibility. The jaw-dropping move quickly went viral, racking up more than 15.9 million views on TikTok with Dunne, 22, sharing the moment with her 8 million followers along with the caption, 'A split decision.' During a recent appearance on Stephanie McMahon's What's Your Story? podcast, Dunne said that she had to battle her nerves because she had no experience walking a runway. 'I went to Miami. I had no clue what to expect,' Dunne explained. 'I've never walked a runway a day in my life. I've only ever walked in my bedroom mirror after watching the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show growing up.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Dunne said she decided to do the split because she wanted to show off her personality. 'I decided right after the rehearsal … I was talking with my sister – I was consulting with only people I knew would agree with me. I was like, 'Should I do a split?' And they were like, '… Yeah. Just go for it.' So, I asked the head lady (SI editor MJ Day) and she was like, 'Honestly, just have fun with it because this is not an ordinary runway …' And I kinda think dropping into a split would be fun and show my athleticism. And I don't think I've ever seen anybody do it,' Dunne said. 'When watching a fashion show like Sports Illustrated, (people) wanna see personality, they wanna see movement, they wanna see you having the time of your life, because it really was in the moment. It was so fun. And yeah, I oiled myself up and dropped into a split … It was so much fun,' she continued. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As she walked off the catwalk in a black and white polka-dot swimsuit , Dunne, who boasts more than 13 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, bumped hips with DJ Xandra Pohl. She later returned to the runway wearing a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit crop top and leopard-print bikini bottoms. Livvy Dunne walks the runway at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show in Miami. Photo by Ivan Apfel / Getty Images Dunne previously explained her decision to show off her splits by saying she 'got triple dog dared' in an X post. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I t's probably the most excellent split I've ever seen. Bravo,' one person wrote, cheering on Dunne's manoeuvre. ' That's the kind of confidence and smile everyone should have,' another added. Livvy Dunne walks the runway at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show in Miami Beach. Photo by Ivan Apfel / Getty Images The influencer's gymnastics career came to an end after she suffered an injury. But despite her setback, Dunne said she was determined to take part in Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Issue. 'Fun fact: I was shooting on a fractured kneecap, so poses like this and the cover shot kind of hurt, but it was honestly so worth it,' Dunne said in an Instagram clip highlighting her photoshoot . This year, Dunne was one of four cover models selected alongside actress Salma Hayek, model Lauren Chan and fellow gymnast Jordan Chiles. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'That is crazy,' Dunne said when she found out she had been picked to grace the issue. 'I am a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model … Are you kidding me?' Livvy Dunne attends the 2025 TIME100 Creators Launch Party at Gansevoort Rooftop on July 10, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Craig Barritt / Getty Images for TIME According to Forbes , Dunne was once the most followed and highest-earning female sportswoman in the NCAA and is considered a pioneer in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era of college athletes. Dunne officially retired from gymnastics in April, announcing her decision in an emotional social media post. 'Gymnastics, you have filled my heart and will always be a part of me,' she shared on Instagram. 'You shaped me into the person I am today.' During an interview with PEOPLE this past May , Dunne, who is dating Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, opened up on her future plans now that her gymnastics career has come to a close. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I've always said 'no' to opportunities way more than I've said 'yes' — so, I'm excited to do everything and be able to travel and to be able to do things on my time because it's always been around gymnastics,' Dunne told the magazine. 'My life has revolved around gymnastics,' she continued. 'So, honestly, to be able to say yes to more things and potentially maybe do some more performing art stuff on screen — and I'm very excited.' mdaniell@ Read More Tennis Sunshine Girls MMA Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA
National Post
2 days ago
- National Post
Are dollar store sunglasses as good as expensive ones?
What you ought to look for in sunglasses if you are wanting protection. Photo by GETTY IMAGES Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Readers often ask questions that we don't know the answers to. But we know where to go (and if not we will find out) to get the facts they seek. Whether it's details on a new kitchen appliance or picking the best out of a plethora of product options, no question is silly. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors And if it is something you are curious about, chances are others will benefit from a deeper dig into the details. Today's question? How well do cheap sunglasses compare to more expensive ones? We recruited Dr. E. Anderson Penno, owner of the Calgary-based Western Laser Eye Associates and author of several books including Laser Vision Correction: What You Need To Know to help us. Product reviews, deals, roundups and interviews to help you make better buying decisions. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Trained at the Mayo Clinic, the medical doctor and her team provide everything from health screenings and prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses to careful monitoring of eye conditions from glaucoma to diabetes. Penno has performed thousands of refractive and other eye surgeries since 1996. A: Yes and no. For sunglasses that are labelled as having broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, price doesn't matter as far as protecting the eyelids and eyes from harmful UV light. Sunglasses without a UV protection label will not protect from these harmful rays and it is possible that extremely inexpensive sunglasses may or may not be verified to be protective. On the other hand, there can be big differences in the optical clarity between more and less expensive sunglasses, and some people will be more sensitive to these differences than others. Other features such as polarization can also make a difference in glare reduction and may increase the price of the sunglasses. Finally, there are fashion and frame features such as wrap-around sport-style sunglasses that can improve protection against wind and dust, but that also may raise the cost. Bottom line: It's safe to wear dollar store sunglasses as long as they carry a UVA/UVB protection label, but more expensive sunglasses can offer better optics and other features including more fashion choices that some buyers are looking for. Tifosi unisex Swick ($40): These offer 1 00 per cent UVA/UVB protection. They are lightweight with shatterproof, scratch-resistant lenses. A hydrophilic rubber nose piece ensures a slip-free fit even on more sweaty days. Tifosi gets great reviews and Shopping Essentials has taken a pair out for a trial run. They are super durable (left them on the driver's seat in the car where I sat on them and they survived) and are a comfortable, secure fit that doesn't ride around when we work out. Goodr Sunglasses ($40): Gord Hobbins, owner of Gord's Running Store in Calgary, says people love these polarized but affordable shades which offer UV/UVB protection. They are known to not slip even on sweaty faces and are affordable enough that some buy a spare pair.
