How do you keep Fido fit, healthy and happy when it’s blistering cold outside? Kylie Baracz finds out how to get off the couch and get motivated with some winter dog exercises. Getting motivated during the cold, dreary winter months can be a real challenge, according to trainer Jodie Sultana from Advanced K9 Communications Dog […]
Plenty of humans experience depression during the long, dark days of winter, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a proven condition — but is there such thing as winter depression in dogs? Tim Falk reports. When the mercury heads south for winter and the long days of sunshine are replaced by grey skies and rain, […]
Our first pet ‘blog of the week’ is by Penny, the writer and founder of Wildlife Fun 4 Kids. Penny writes this blog: – To help parents, who have little rangers-to-be, find activities to foster their love of wildlife and animals – To convince people that saving wildlife can start by helping children to engage in […]
From the mountains to the beach, whether you’re seeking to embrace the winter chill or escape to the sunshine, Danielle Chenery explores Australia’s best options for a dog friendly holiday for two- and four-legged family members. Taking holidays can be tough when you have dogs. The thought of leaving your furry friends behind is just […]
Assistance Dogs Australia’s super puppies have stolen the month of October and have renamed it Dogtober! Dogtober is a way for people to celebrate all dogs and take fundraising into their own hands (or paws!), organising doggy-themed events or undertaking a feat for sponsorship to raise awareness and much needed funds for Assistance Dogs Australia. […]
Just as we age and become prone to ailments, so do our canine companions. Kylie Baracz finds out about osteoarthritis in dogs and the beneficial physical treatments that can help ease their pain. Osteoarthritis, often simply called arthritis, is a degenerative joint disease that results in poor cushioning and lubrication of joints during movement. In […]
You may not have heard about Bruno or Ruth, but they have both been doing some great work for the dog community. Ruth is a pet photographer for Ruthless Photos (www.ruthlessphotos.com) who loves rescue dogs – in fact, she has four of them. Bruno is her latest adoption – but he has his own unique […]
What do you need to know about caring for your dog in winter? Tim Falk answers the top 10 questions about how the winter months can affect your pooch. Can dogs catch a cold? As with humans, there are lots of different bacterial and viral agents that can cause upper respiratory tract infections. Most of […]
TV presenter Livinia Nixon chats with Kylie Baracz about her love for Labs, the bond her young son has with their dog, Sam, and her work as an ambassador for the “Choose Tap” campaign, an app for dog lovers. Well-loved presenter and new mum Livinia Nixon has been gracing the small screen for over 16 […]
Trading her WA home for Bali, Kim McCreanor works relentlessly for the betterment of street dogs’ situation. Mamta Bhatt chats to the everyday doggy hero who was recently awarded an International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Action Award for her inspiring work. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get […]
