Canine cognitive dysfunction, otherwise known as dementia in dogs, is sadly a fact of life for many ageing pooches. Tim Falk investigates the early signs of the disease and how it can be managed. After bringing us many years of love, joy and devoted companionship, our dogs inevitably start to slow down a little and […]
Veterinarians are cautioning pet owners to be aware of the dangers that come with Halloween. Dr Kersti Seksel from the Animal Referral Hospital says 20 per cent of pets have an anxiety disorder and any change in routine can be upsetting to them. “We are seeing an increase in trick-or-treating in Australia and often kids […]
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 […]
We’re celebrating the achievements of dogs across Australia with our first-ever Dog of the Year Awards! Hollywood has the Oscars. The music world has the Grammys. Even Australian television has its night of nights, the Logies. But what about our dogs? Our canine companions do so much for us every single day. From acting as […]
Dog trainer Zoe Daly not only teaches dog obedience classes; she also trains canines to save lives. Daly chats to Kylie Baracz about her work training these remarkable dogs. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I have been training dogs for seven years, working professionally at a […]
Flying in from Viva Las Vegas – Haus of Paws is our latest ‘Blog of the week’! Home to bold and unusual dog stories there is never a dull moment discovering how diverse and unusual the pet world can be. Haus of Paws blog features stories that give new meaning to pet owners who believe […]
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 […]
Sassy by name and sassy by nature — Laura Greaves meets a pint-sized rescue dog making a big impact. Sassy the Blue Nose Pit Bull doesn’t look like other dogs. She was born with scoliosis and deformed legs, which give Sassy a peculiar gait and make it impossible for her to negotiate stairs. She also […]
In conjunction with World Arthritis Day, veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren has provided some top tips to help ease joint pain in arthritic dogs. Affecting around one in five Australian dogs, arthritis is a painful condition that can affect dogs of any age, size or breed. As the signs of joint pain are not always clear, […]
