How do you know which trainer or training method will be right for both you and your dog? Kate Potter reveals the top questions you should ask a prospective dog trainer. To find the right trainer, you may need to make a number of enquiries to find someone who “clicks”. Talk to a few different […]
Western Australia will take a tougher approach to dog attacks and dog control under new legislation to be introduced into State Parliament. The Dog Amendment Bill includes mandatory microchipping for all dogs, higher penalties for all offences and specifically targets dangerous dogs, irrespective of their breed. Local governments will also have stronger provisions to deal […]
From tick paralysis to smoke inhalation due to house fires, winter offers many outdoor and indoor threats to pets, but taking a few precautions will help to protect their health and safety, according to the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney. Colder weather, heaters, food, plants and antifreeze can all pose severe and sometimes life-threatening health […]
Obesity in dogs is a growing dog health problem but, as Danielle Chenery discovers, you can help your pet keep the kilos at bay. For most overweight dogs, like humans, unwanted weight gain is related to eating too much food. These days, weight gain is all too easy for dogs, whose diets are so far […]
Friday 21st June marks the 15th annual Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog To Work Day 2013! Since its creation in 1999, this one-of-a-kind event has become a part of popular culture and is celebrated internationally, including right here in Australia. “Realising the widespread appeal dogs have in today’s world and the added bonus that […]
Greencross Vet Directors are urging pet owners with pets over seven years of age to give their furry friends some TLC to help with age related health problems. The veterinary hospital has provided tips for owners to help put the spring back in their step. These useful tips can help senior pets remain healthy and […]
More and more dog owners are turning to complementary therapies to enhance their pets’ health, writes Danielle Chenery. Complementary therapies have exploded in popularity for both people and dogs. From nutrition therapy and chiropractic right through to gold implants as a treatment for inflammation, there’s such a broad range of “alternative” remedies for dog health […]
Is your dog a scaredy cat? From thunderstorms to vacuum cleaners and everything in between, Tim Falk investigates the most common doggy phobias and corresponding dog behaviour and how to combat them. Whether it’s a fear of strangers or a hatred of thunderstorms, dogs of all shapes and sizes have things that can make them […]
Looking for a new activity for your active and inquisitive pooch? Tim Falk profiles five new and exciting dog sports. Dock diving Does your pooch love swimming? Is he full of beans and does he love retrieving? If you answered yes to these questions, the sport of dock diving could be for you. Also known […]
You can’t beat an Aussie summer. Endless sun, trips to the beach, backyard barbies and days that seem to go on forever. But while the warmer months offer the perfect opportunity for dog owners to get out and about with their pooches, the increased heat can cause plenty of serious dog health consequences for our […]
