For many people, their dogs are their ‘fur-babies’ — the centre of attention and object of affection… until a human one comes along to share the limelight. Caroline Zambrano finds out how our dog and babies can get along. Most dogs are happy to accept newcomers into the family and very few show any signs […]
Common issues arise in apartment buildings especially when it comes to the keeping of and taking care of pets. Kylie Baracz discovers the practical strategies to make living with dogs in apartments work. As cities around the nation are growing, city living is becoming the norm. Forget large backyards with dog kennels, Australians are moving […]
Two-thirds of Australian households own pets and half of them own a dog or a cat. When life takes a turn, these animals may end up in a shelter or even worse, out on the street. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Kylie Baracz looks at a few life-changing events and finds out […]
Saying goodbye to our well-loved pets is probably one of the toughest things for owners to do. Adrienne Kotz writes about how she overcame grief and started anew, without losing the memory of her best furry friends. It is always hard, yet inevitable, that our pets leave us to head over Rainbow Bridge. Whether they […]
There’s a lot of fun to be had when owning a puppy, but for some of us, an older dog can make the perfect companion. Senior dogs for seniors can provide the perfect level of love and companionship. Tim Falk reports. Cameo Loving companion to Barbara Gabogrecan, 67, and her husband Pete, 65, Cameo is […]
He has graced our screens, created our furniture and featured in more than a few top publications (including his own — The Outdoor Room) but Jamie Durie is just as happy at home with his dog, a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Bodhi. Starting his career as a horticulturalist, Jamie Durie has always felt very close to […]
Assistance dogs are vital for people not capable of living independently, so the job of raising assistance puppies to take on this role is a very important responsibility, writes Kylie Baracz. Taking on a puppy and raising it to become an assistance or therapy dog is a tough job. The young canine spends its first […]
We love our animals and want to provide for them as best we can, but can it be possible to love them too much — to the point it might actually harm them? Kylie Baracz sheds light on animal hoarding and the reasons behind the addiction. What is animal hoarding? Animal hoarding is when someone […]
Home for a dog doesn’t always mean a kennel out the back or a bed in the living room. Laura Greaves meets some four-legged friends whose dog house is a little unusual. I live… in a children’s hospital Four-year-old Labrador Frankie isn’t just an adored pet — she has a very important job to do. […]
Dogs are as ever-present as drinkers in wineries around Australia. Kylie Baracz investigates these establishments’ enduring love affair with wine dogs and meets some of their canine customers. Head to the Hunter Valley or the Barossa for a weekend and scattered about the vineyards you’ll find the rough and tumble winemakers’ dogs. Each is unique […]
