Dog Stories

Preparing for your puppy’s first summer vacation can require some careful planning. Kerry Martin from Puppy Tales tells us about her dog’s first trip to the Great Ocean Road. Photos: Kerry Martin, Puppy Tales Summer was just four months young when she headed off on her first summer vacation with us and her fur-brother, Keiko, […]

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Vida, our miniature dachshund was aged Tessa a boisterous pup By her docked tail possibly part Rottweiler part grown, but solid a concrete wall But she knew at once that her size, weight, strength were irrelevant It’s years that count – knowledge, experience We laughed at the wonder of Tess trying desperately to get her […]

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When Roma Met Daisy   When Roma met Daisy she spun around with joy Is this the new puppy or the latest doggy toy?   When Roma met Daisy The little black mutt She licked her face Then sniffed her butt   When Roma met Daisy Daisy said ”It’s now all about me” Right there […]

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We speak to V8 Supercar driver Chaz Mostert about his gorgeous dogs, Bangers and Mash.   I remember the first time I saw my pet… It was at a well-known pet shop recommended to me on the Gold Coast. I had intended to just get one Daschie but when I first saw them they just […]

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Food journalist Sofia Levin talks about Jinkee, her 18-month-old Instagram-famous Toy Poodle I remember the first time I saw my pet. Jinkee and her brother were in their bed, two tiny sausages just four weeks old. I had asked the breeder if I could visit before choosing my puppy as I didn’t like the idea […]

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This issue, we spoke to Annie, owner of Paddington, the gorgeous Shar Pei who’s taken Instagram by storm.   I remember the first time I saw my pet. He was the smallest little piglet I’d ever seen, so small he hadn’t even one wrinkle yet. He had smooth little feet and a very adorable black […]

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When Grandma comes to stay When Grandma comes to stay Bringing dog biscuits in her car Parking in the driveway I bark a hearty Hoorah   When Grandma comes to stay I get to sit on her chair While she does her knitting She’s not fussed about the hair   When Grandma comes to stay […]

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Planet of the Dogs Reverse our worlds and you will see That you dear human can learn from me   A few simple commands will have it down pat Human Obedience class get it right get a pat   Here’s our training my faithful friend Planned by me from start to end   Command 1: […]

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Mars Petcare Australia’s dry pet food bags and flexible pouches to be recycled into a range of outdoor products, thanks to their partnership agreement with REDcycle. The agreement represents an opportunity for millions of tonnes of plastic to be recycled helping to stop the progression to landfill and contamination of our environment. Mars Petcare Australia’s […]

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My name is sgt_bulldog Some call me an internet star Know all over Australia And on shores further afar Ive been on Channel 9 news My name across the TV set Over 10 000 followers joined me And more to follow yet When you see me smile And it looks a downward grin Im really […]

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