Many pet owners have misconceptions about dogs from training and healthcare to feeding and behaviour. Caroline Zambrano dispels the top 12 most common dog myths. With so much information on pet care available nowadays whether its published on the Internet or spread by word-of-mouth it is hard to know what is true and what is […]
This article first appeared in the September/October 2008 issue of Dogs Life. From competition obedience to fly-ball and sled-dog racing, canine sports are more popular today than ever before. However, as exciting as these sports are, they can cause serious injury to dogs. Caroline Zambrano discovers the types of injuries that can occur and how […]
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2008 issue of Dogs Life.Today in Africa, hunting of wildlife is heavily restricted. Many of the gazelles, oryx and other deer-like creatures of the desert have had their numbers greatly reduced by shooting parties. A thriving bushmeat trade continues illegally, and hunting tusked animals for ivory still continues. […]
Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge explains how to stop your dog from jumping when meeting and greeting. It is natural for dogs to greet family and friends with enthusiastic licks to the face, and because our faces are high up, a bit of jumping is soon added to the meet-and-greet ritual. Crouching down to […]
The colder months can be particularly trying for dogs with arthritis. Dogs Life Editor Laura Greaves reveals how to keep your canine companion cosy, comfortable and pain-free this winter. Vets estimate that around one in five dogs has arthritis. With Australian Companion Animal Council research putting the nations pet dog population at 3.41 million, that’s […]
This article first appeared in the May/June 2008 issue of Dogs Life.A massage, whether it be relaxing or therapeutic, is just as indispensable for our four-legged friends as it is for their human owners. Renata Gortan looks at how your pet can benefit from a professional touch. A massage is a wonderful thing; it can […]
Living in Australia, the importance of sun safety has been drilled into us for years. But how important is sun protection for dogs? Keeli Cambourne investigates. Slip, slop, slap isn’t just for humans its also a message we should keep in mind for our four-legged friends. They may be covered in fur, but the sun […]
One of the reasons we are able to develop such close bonds with our dogs is because they have so many human qualities, but unfortunately this also means they are susceptible to ailments you may never have thought possible. Renata Gortan investigates canine compulsive disorder and learns how you and your pooch can get through […]
Michelle Minehan takes a look at the messy subject of dog poo disposal. Dogs Life is going to finally separate myth from fact to discover what is best for families wanting an environmentally friendly solution to this reality of living with dogs, and the subject of dog poo disposal. We’ve all been told at some […]
Your dogs golden years are special years. Its a time for togetherness, a time for gentle understanding, and a time to show your lifelong companion just how much you care. Wed all love our dogs to live as long as we do, but of course that’s just not possible. However, thanks to advances in science and […]
