Dogs that don’t get enough attention, exercise, and stimulation are usually the ones that develop problem behaviours as a result of boredom, such as barking, digging, chewing and destroying items around the home. Kylie Baracz reveals some ways of ensuring your dog has a more enjoyable day while you’re away. Boredom can cause frustration and […]
Our second pet ‘blog of the week’ is created by Dudley Dinsdale the Rock ‘n’ Roll Yorkie and his owner Amanda! The Bondi Beach terrier hob-nobs with the rich & famous, sets fashion trends, publishes Doggy-blogs and digs very impressive holes. Click here to visit for some Dudley style! Log in and vote for Dudley!
Ears and eyes tend to be the first to get nasty diseases, but what triggers these conditions and how can they be prevented? Kylie Baracz reports. Veterinarians tend to see many canine patients with signs of ear and/or eye troubles. The symptoms of these problems are bothersome and can be smelly, but what causes them […]
Our dogs are always doing crazy things that make us laugh, but could those entertaining antics be a sign of deeper problems? Tim Falk reports on these odd dog behaviours. Six-year-old Labrador Barney was always full of beans, known to leap high into the air whenever he was feeling excited. “He was always prone to […]
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 […]
