One of the reasons we are able to develop such close bonds with our dogs is because they have so many human qualities, but unfortunately this also means they are susceptible to ailments you may never have thought possible. Renata Gortan investigates canine compulsive disorder and learns how you and your pooch can get through […]
This article first appeared in the November/December 2007 issue of Dogs Life.Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge from Get S.M.A.R.T Dogs sheds some light on aggressive behaviour in dogs. Dogs communicate primarily through body language. If there is a dispute of any kind, it is normal for them to display threatening body language to communicate to the […]
Delta behavioural trainer Karin Larsen Bridge from Get S.M.A.R.T (Successful Motivation And Reward Trained) Dogs shows agility training can be achieved with minimal equipment. Who wouldn’t love to own a lush, green training field dotted with brightly colored agility equipment? For the majority of dog owners, this idyllic dream will always remain just that. The good […]
Irrespective of size and breed, your dogs nose is capable of amazing feats of discrimination and detection, putting our own olfactory abilities to shame. Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge from Get S.M.A.R.T Dogs shows you how to use your dogs scenting abilities to play games, find lost items or perform life-saving work. A dogs sense of […]
We’ve all fallen victim to a dog’s over-amorous attention to our leg or been the embarrassed owner of a certified Sir Humpalot. Sunny de Bruyn investigates the problem of dog humping and how to tackle it. Picture it you’re sitting in your lounge room having a polite cup of tea with your neighbour when in […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Dogs Life. Dog training is an essential part of a dogs life, but it can also be very confusing because of the many different forms of training available. Michelle Minehan explains a few of the most common training methods. Have you ever wondered […]
This article first appeared in the September/October 2007 issue of Dogs Life.For some dogs, eating its own faeces is enjoyable, but for their owners, it can be disgusting and unacceptable, especially in public. Dogs Life editor Caroline Zambrano discovers that coprophagia may not be such a yucky situation after all. Dogs Life resident veterinarian Dr Michael […]
Do you notice a change in your dogs behaviour during the cooler months? Nadia Crightonfinds out why there are winter blues in dogs floating around. Like humans, dogs can suffer from depression too. A death of a close companion, anxiety-related issues and change of routine/home can all lead to a depressing state of mind in […]
Dogs can experience mild anxiety to full-blown fear, sometimes causing serious injury and even death. Carrol Baker finds out how to help fearful dogs overcome their phobias. Sarahs Golden Retriever, Max, was terrified of storms. With his super-sensitive canine hearing, hed know long before the storm clouds rolled in that a storm was about to hit. […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Dogs Life. The importance of dog training and its positive impact on society is unfortunately underrated in our community. Dogs Life editor Nadia Crighton investigates why training should be mandatory for all people who get dogs, big or small. At the park, on the street and in […]
