Many dog guardians would love to teach their dog to retrieve. With a little bit of patience and dog training on retrieval, Dogs Life will have your dog, young or old, retrieving the ball in no time at all. Teaching a dog to retrieve comprises many things. The two main things to remember are consistency […]
Puppyhood is one of the most crucial stages of your dog’s life. Eliza Tickle caught up with animal experts for the latest tips and advice on puppy care, keeping your new puppy happy and healthy. Caring for a puppy can be a lot of hard work, but its also a very exciting and rewarding experience. […]
Indonesia is home to hundreds of stray dogs that are struggling to stay alive. David Verrall follows rescue groups on a relentless mission to end the suffering and the rescuing Bali street dogs. Linda Buller, Aussie artist, doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and animal lover, makes her home in a valley at the back of […]
Have you thought about holidaying/travelling with pets overseas, or scored that dream job in the United Kingdom but can’t bear to leave your pooch behind? Mei Yen Chua investigates the quarantine and travel procedures that need to be followed before you can skip town with your dog. People planning to travel to England with their […]
Like humans, animals experience pain. The only difference is how they convey it. Wendy Barlett finds out what to look out for and how to help ease pain in dogs. Our pets cannot tell us when they are in pain they can only show us. To understand the clues, we need to interact with them […]
For most of us, our pets are integral members of our family and we simply could not imagine our lives without them. Why is it then, that so many pets are surrendered each year? Millie Chandler reports on abandoned animals. Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, with over […]
Dave Rabbit speaks to Nadia Crighton about his four-legged best friend, Fish It is always refreshing to meet celebrities who love their dogs. Its even more refreshing to learn the dog is a much-loved member of the family. For Dave Rabbit, the popular host on hip radio station NOVA 96.9FM Drive Show both of these […]
We all know dogs give unconditional love, but did you know they can help us find love too? If you’re looking for a little romance, you may discover there is a dating service right there at the end of your leash! Hsin-Yi Cohen reports on online dating with dogs. Deborah Wood, author of The Dog […]
Acupuncture for dogs is an age-old treatment capable of helping with many of their common ailments. Rachel Belshaw takes a closer look at this holistic therapy. The history of veterinary acupuncture dates back more than 4000 years, with its roots China. Australia adopted this alternative treatment decades ago for use in both domestic and exotic […]
The Purina Bark in the Park is on again for 2012, with five fun-filled stops scheduled for several capital cities throughout Australia from September through to November. This fantastic series of events offers dog owners the opportunity to come along for a fun-filled day of entertainment, with activities including free dog and cat samples, competitions, […]
