Trying to understand the reasons behind breed specific legislation can make as much sense as hitting a brick wall. Dogs Life attempts to shed some light on this touchy subject that is affecting thousands of dog lovers worldwide. By Michaela Bilik Most people are familiar with the Salem witch trials of 1692, where names were cried […]
Nadia Crighton takes a brief look at the benefits of supplements for your dog in terms of health and vitality. Our pets seem to share in our busy modern lifestyles. Today more than ever, dogs, like humans, are suffering from conditions brought on by this modern world. What with missing trace elements, a touch of […]
Single? Looking for love? Want someone who shares your love of animals? Why not try an online doggy dating site? Must love dogs! Tim Falk reports. Dogs are great at bringing people together. Whether its making new friends at the dog park or simply attracting plenty of attention from the opposite sex when you’re out […]
Knowing how to provide first aid for your dog could save your pooch’s life. It is never a replacement for taking your dog to the vet, but in an emergency it easily becomes clear that dog first aid could be the difference between life and death. First aid is the care that can be provided […]
Moving home, finding a vet or just looking for the perfect veterinarian to suit your dogs increasing needs? Nadia Crighton investigates how you can find a good vet in your area without the hassle of clinic hopping. In today’s world, our local veterinarians play an important role in our families and our pets. They are […]
In the chaos surrounding disaster, its easy for pets to become lost or injured. Rachel Belshaw investigates what to do when natural disasters and pets mix. Disaster can strike at any time and it can be a very scary and stressful time for both pets and their owners. It is, therefore, a good idea to […]
Caroline Zambrano takes a look at dogs in indigenous communities. Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory is one of the largest Aboriginal reserves in Australia, perhaps best-known for its remoteness, art, music and strong, continuing traditions. In the heart of this region is Maningrida, a self-governing Indigenous community, located 500km east of Darwin, with a […]
The term “puppy farm” conjures up a lot of negative feelings. Caroline Zambrano investigates these farms with some very interesting findings. NOTE: Some information in this story may upset some readers For animal welfare organisations and supporters, the words puppy farm bring to mind breeding facilities housing hundreds of dogs in dirty conditions and horrific […]
Melanie Hearse discovers the benefits of physiotherapy for dogs, which is rapidly gaining popularity, among other natural therapies, to ease many canine conditions. While the UK is considered the pioneer of animal physiotherapy, since the 1980s Australia has rapidly been becoming the front runner for service provision, being the second country in the world to […]
Is it relevant nowadays to say a dog is dominant? Some dog behaviourists say it’s time to move on from dog dominance. Dogs Life looks into the changing trends in terminology relating to our dogs and why some experts believe the word dominant should no longer be used. There seems to be a general feeling […]
