Official Launch of Inukshuk Factory Outlet

Fredericton dog owners can buy high performance Inukshuk Professional Dog Food factory direct

FREDERICTON, NB: This week, Atlantic Canada’s only commercial pet food manufacturer announces the official launch of its INUKSHUK PROFESSIONAL DOG FOOD Factory Outlet. Inukshuk Professional Dog Food is a high performance dog food primarily designed for working and athletic dogs. Mainly sold around the globe in bulk to K9 specialists, breeders, kennels, sled teams and working dog professionals, Inukshuk Professional Dog Food is available for “by-the-bag” purchase at the Inukshuk Factory Outlet on Hodgson Road.

Inukshuk Professional Dog Food is available factory direct. Inukshuk sales and marketing rep Scott Archibald says “...we’ve been selling Inukshuk out of the front office for 3 years now, but it just wasn’t something we advertised. But now we want every dog owner in Fredericton to know that they too can feed their dogs the exact same high performance food that is trusted by K9 handlers, professionals and working dog specialists all over the world. Inukshuk is a nutritionally rich, high performance food that is always fresh, affordable, and it’s made right here in Fredericton”.

To mark the occasion, the Inukshuk sales team had vinyl graphics of the iconic Inukshuk brand installed on the front windows of the building. “...now when people drive by the factory on the highway, they can’t miss us, and they’ll know they can buy one of the best professional dog foods on the market right here in Fredericton” Archibald says.

The Myths and Misinformation Surrounding Corn

Corn has had a long and controversial history in the world of dog food. While some of those concerns are credible, others come from some level of misunderstanding. Here’s a quick look at what’s real and what’s not:

What does corn actually do?

Whole Grain Corn, when finely ground, (as used in Inukshuk Professional Dog Food) is a source of highly digestible carbohydrate. In this form, it also contains more fibre, more protein and less starch than many other corn derived products.

The benefits of corn and why we use it.

When is corn bad?

Corn’s poor reputation derives from too many large-scale manufacturers using corn as a primary protein source. The reason for doing this is because corn is much cheaper than meat - as such, manufacturers were able inflate the percentage of protein in their dog food.

Dogs may be omnivores, but for optimum nutrition, the majority of ingested protein must come from an animal source. When feeding plant-based protein, you risk creating a deficiency in many of the essential amino acids (proteins), vitamins and other nutrients that dogs require.

This is exactly what happened to the dogs being fed vegetable protein heavy diets. These concerns are valid and consumers should definitely avoid pet food products that use corn as a primary protein source.

Benefits

When used appropriately, corn’s high digestibility can be a powerful asset in a performance diet. Corn also has a very low glycemic index which provides a steady rise in blood sugar levels. It also provides dogs with energy before their metabolism turns to burning fat for stamina and endurance.

Verdict

The reality is that corn isn’t bad for your dogs as long as it is used in limited quantities and included as a source of carbohydrate, not protein. In such cases, it is a highly nutritious ingredient in dog food.

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Read more Inukshuk Nutrition Articles:

• Want the Alpha? Then You’ll Need the Omega

• Inukshuk: The Product.

• Fats: How They Keep Your Dog Healthy, Happy and Sniffing

• Why Do We Use Kelp Meal?

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Sources:

• Emily Corey (PhD. Candidate), VP of Pet Foods at Corey Nutrition Company

• Case, L. P. Daristotle, L., Hayek, M. G. and Raash, M. F. 2011. Canine and Feline Nutrition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals. Third ed. N.p. Mosby Elesvier, 2011. Print.

Check out our Inukshuk Pro, Justin Barbour!

"N.L. man to trek 1,700 km across Labrador and Quebec wilderness" - CBC News

'It's become a bit of an obsession': Justin Barbour planning 90-day adventure with his dog Saku

CBC News · Posted: Jun 17, 2018 5:01 PM NT | Last Updated: June 17

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Justin Barbour trekked 700 kilometres across Newfoundland last summer. Now he's planning to cross the Ungava Peninsula. (Justin Barbour)

Justin Barbour is no stranger to lengthy excursions in the wilderness, but his past trips are just a walk in the park compared with what he's got planned this summer. 

In July, Barbour and his dog Saku will travel 1,700 kilometres  from North West River in Labrador to the shores of Hudson Bay in Quebec, by canoe and on foot. He expects it will take about 90 days in total.

The teacher from Bauline was in the midst of a 700-kilometre hike across Newfoundland last summer, when he said he started thinking about how he could up the ante for his next excursion.

"It's become a bit of an obsession now," Barbour said. 

"For me, it's just interesting and exciting and I love being out there. I crave that challenge, and this seems to be the perfect one."

Barbour and Saku navigate a large marshy area in a remote area of central Newfoundland during last summer's trek. (Justin Barbour)

What it takes to survive

Barbour said he's been planning and researching the route for months.

"These trips, they don't happen overnight. I've been researching now since October, every little bit of information about this route, from the terrain, to the equipment needed."

The adventure will be a bit different this time around, however. Barbour said he'll be travelling mostly by canoe rather than hiking, and will have to travel against the flow of some rivers, something he hasn't done much of in the past.

He will carry enough food to sustain himself, and will supplement his diet by fishing and hunting game.

"This is not Survivorman, but I do rely on some fish and stuff for some extra calories," he said.

Barbour says his dog Saku is his best friend and will be an important companion on his excursion. (Justin Barbour)

A four-legged best friend

Barbour said Saku is a great partner on his adventures, for both companionship and some extra protection.

"He loves it. He's an outdoor dog, he's a Cape Shore water dog. He's meant to be out on the land," he said.

"It's very important to have a dog there, and Saku's my best friend and he's adventurous."

And his human family is warming up to the idea as well.

"They have trust in me and they know I'm gaining experience at this type of travel," he said. 

"But that doesn't mean that they're not nervous still. They're my biggest supporters, but they're also going to have some sleepless nights."

Barbour plans to leave North West River on July 26.