Overly long nails can cause several health problems, not to mention drive you up the wall with the continuous clicking and clacking on your kitchen tiles. Not only can failing to trim your dogs nails result in painful ingrowns, turning walking into an agonising experience, but it also makes it difficult for your dog to […]
New research underway in the UK has dogs incredible sense of smell at the forefront of disease detection, reports Sonia Hickey. The joke goes like this: a man runs into the vet’s office carrying his parrot, screaming for help. The vet rushes him into an examination room. He carefully examines the still, limp body of […]
Various studies have found that up to 50 per cent of dogs older than 11 years show at least one sign of cognitive decline that leads to Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. Rachel Belshaw investigates this common disease and finds out how we can help our ageing canines. As many humans age, they develop a disease […]
Most owners love taking their dogs to off-leash areas. However for some, off-leash time can be the most terrifying experience. If you are concerned about unclipping the lead to let your dog roam free, Dogs Life has some great tips on how your dog can be off leash while you remain in control and stress […]
Walking keeps dogs fit physically and mentally, allowing them to interact with people and animals and explore their environment. Caroline Zambrano spoke to experts about the epidemic of under-exercise in Australian dogs and why we need to get our dogs out and about every day. Dogs tell us they love walks its the highlight of […]
In memory of her beloved childhood dog, Gracie, Allyson Corbett creates fun projects that would make great Christmas gifts for dogs and owners alike. SHARE your scrapbook creation with us Check out our GALLERY of other readers creations Growing up in my family, our dog Gracie was never neglected at Christmas. She probably understood and […]
Australia’s native dog, the Dingo, could be heading in the same direction as the Tasmanian Tiger, one of this country’s most unfortunate and avoidable animal extinctions The Dingo, sometimes referred to as the Canis Familiaris Dingo, hasn’t had the best reputation in the past. But when you understand the nature of the dog, it becomes […]
Each year, the RSPCA prosecutes people who are cruel to animals – all animals – whether they are dogs, cats, cows, goats, sheep or rabbits. Animal cruelty crosses all species, but the laws in each state and territory are different. Jilea Carney finds that getting these laws enforced is the problem. Warning: Parts of this […]
Your dog’s golden years are special years. It’s a time for togetherness, a time for gentle understanding, and a time to show your lifelong companion just how much you care about them. We find out important information about geriatric dog care. We’d all love our dogs to live as long as we do, but of […]
Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge explains the advantages and disadvantages of crate training for dogs. A dog crate is a container designed to safely confine dogs on a short-term basis. Once used only for competitions, travel or convalescence, the crate has increasingly found its way into the average pet home. Introduced correctly and used appropriately, […]
