Dogs and kids go together like bees and honey, so Tim Falk investigates how you can ensure your children and your pooch get along For children all across Australia and around the world, growing up with a dog is one of life’s joys. Dogs bring love, companionship and an understanding of responsibility into a child’s […]
Vanessa and Darren Smith were going to put their King Charles Spaniel cross, Cooper, to sleep because of his bad temperament, when a last-minute recommendation to talk to dog trainer, Scott Donald, saved the day. Kate Potter discovers more about training a difficult dog Cooper hadn’t always been a “bad” dog. Initially, the Smiths had […]
Kylie Baracz discovers top tips on how to stop your dog pulling on the leash and get your unruly pooch walking side-by-side with you Walking a puppy can be a nightmare – they tend to roam from one side of the footpath to the other and grab the lead for an impromptu game of tug-of-war. […]
After losing her best friend and travel buddy Oscar, Joanne Lefson thought she would never adopt another pooch pal, let alone ascend the world’s highest mountain. Kylie Baracz explores the story of the dog that climbed Mount Everest and his lucky owner. From swimming in the Trevi fountain to walking the Great Wall of China, […]
From nosework to treibball, Marion Brand knows all about bonding and positively reinforcing dogs, writes Kylie Baracz. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I have been working with dogs for approximately 10 years. I got started when I took the obedience instructor course at Hills District Kennel […]
Mel Hearse talks to the owners of Pet Lovers Cafe which, as the name suggests, is a cafe for pets — and the first of such sort in Western Australia. While I’ve heard about pooch-friendly countries that consider canines welcome in restaurants, cafes, hotels and retail stores, it’s not something I’ve ever experienced first hand. […]
Tim Falk shares the heartwarming story of a critically ill pooch, his remarkable owner, the inspirational campaign to save the lives of other sick dogs and who else around the world is fighting heartworm disease. When Annie Blumenfeld’s family began the search for a loving pet, they spent three years scouring pet stores, rescue shelters, […]
Returning to full-time study as an adult can be challenging at the best of times — imagine studying with a Guide Dog in tow. Laura Greaves meets one dedicated student and his canine companion. Aaron Steley has been visually impaired all his life. He was born with about 10 per cent of the average level […]
Learn about the healing powers of food and why drugs aren’t always the answer, at The MasterChops Canine Health Seminar and Cooking Demonstration – run by Phivo Christodoulou from Augustine Approved in association with the Canine Holistic Wellness Centre. The seminar will show people what their furry friends can eat to stay healthy and will […]
Ever wondered what it takes, when it comes to moving your pet overseas? Meet Molly. She may look like just your average miniature Schnauzer pup but, in fact, she managed to fly from Changchun in China to the latte-sipping city of Melbourne, without even batting an eyelid. Molly’s mum Jody speaks with Kylie Baracz about […]
