The two yr former Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever has parlayed his Instagram success into a calendar and preparation show .
Since 2019 the cyberspace has been infatuated with Milo , theNova Scotia duck’s egg tolling retriever , and his lovemaking of butterfly stroke . And , in the ensuing 24 months , the well news program for Milo ’s fans has just kept make out . The barker was mention Good Morning America’s"Pet of the Week"in July , launched a 2022 calendarjust in time for the holidays , and created his owncooking show on YouTube !
It ’s been a middling special drive for Milo and his human Jen Bennett , neither of whom could have betoken where those first Instagram posts would take them .
Photo: Courtesy of Milo_the_Toller / YouTube
" It was a Brobdingnagian surprise , " Bennett tells Daily Paws . " We got posted on theWe Rate DogsFacebook page and , right away , that gave us a swelled boost . "
Also known by his Instagram alter ego , the Butterfly King , Milo has delighted his human companions and online followers alike with his gentle conduct towards the delicate insects . But lest you think that His Highness is a one - dimensional ruler , Milo has also proven himself to be a secure cook than some of the people I ’ve lived with .
" gobs of dog kickshaw that I find have sugar and molasses in them , " Bennett says . " That can be really bad on dogs ' tooth , because [ most best-loved parents ] do n’t brush every day . So I started looking for choice that I could make at home , where it really became about substitution . Applesauce can be used to sweeten things , for example . Or using wheat flour alternatively of regular flour . "
" For the holiday last yr , we made a candy cane recipe , " she says . " I like to look online for vacation recipe for humanity and see how I can adapt them for Canis familiaris . We arise a lot of food and flowers in our garden , so I like to look for ways that I can use those affair as well . "
Bennett says that Milo has always been a super curious , enthusiastic supporter in the kitchen , seeming to know when a sure recipe is being whip up just for him and wanting to get involved anywhere he can , from licking spoons to fetch oven mitts .
fortunately , that desire to be a part of the action also makes Milo a expectant co - maven . Bennett says he take counselling well and seems to have an innate understanding of what he needs to do in each scene .
" He loves it , " she says . " He intuitively knows what we want from him , so a wad of time all I have to say is action and he knows ' OK , I need to run in here and grab the oven mitt . ' He gets so excited . "
take your pupper demand in activity like horticulture and preparation can be a fun way to engage and keep themmentally stimulated . And while it may seem like a lot of spare work to make special kitchen creations that are dependable for cad to eat , Bennett says it ’s easier than you retrieve . She suggests pet parent home chefs start up with the basics . " I would just search , " she says . " Even just Googling ' can dog-iron eat this ? ' . come up young ingredients that can be used in place of things like clams and molasses . From there , just start do stuff ! "
quick to get cook ? Check out theseDaily Paws recipes for homemade treatsthat are safe for dogs to eat . There are even a fewtreat formula for our feline friends , too ! Just do n’t tell Milo .
