Australia is a sporting nation — and canines are some of our top competitors. Tim Falk meets some champions of dog sports. The Norwest Thunderdogs In the fast and furious sport of flyball, the Norwest Thunderdogs have a record that would make even the Harlem Globetrotters envious. From 2005–2010 and again in 2012, this club […]
COMPETITION CLOSED Lickables 1 provides your pooch with the Gold Standard of snacking. As close to raw a snack can get, each All Aussie Lickables 1 Bite has been cold dehydrated to lock in the nutrition, and seals in over 70 per cent of the protein levels of real meat. With just one simplified all […]
COMPETITION CLOSED Speed up grooming time with the newly-unleashed Express Spa Range of “double-duty” grooming products from Doggone Gorgeous that are formulated with essential oils and botanicals so your best friend can look and smell their doggone best, naturally. Formulated for dogs of all types, and safe for puppies, too, the 2-In-1 Shampoo & Conditioner […]
COMPETITION CLOSED These organic and low allergy biscuits for dogs are human grade, dairy-free, wheat-free, soy-free, corn-free, made from certified organic ingredients, made in Australia, chemical-free, preservative free, no artificial anything! No nasties! The Sampler Pack has 50g of every flavour including Anzac, Apple Pie, Peanut Butter & Blueberry Barkscotti, Raspberry & Carob Barkscotti, Carob […]
Think your dog has the X-factor? Mel Hearse reveals how to make your faithful Fido a movie star. Earlier this year, my son’s school had a visit from the star of a major Hollywood blockbuster. They all knew his name, and he held their avid attention for his entire visit. But this mega-celeb wasn’t Orlando […]
Dr Joanne Righetti, popular Australian animal behaviourist, is the new ambassador of animal charity, Animal Welfare League Australia (AWLA). As their ambassador, Dr Jo will promote adopting animals from AWLA-affiliated shelters and campaigns aimed at strengthening the human-animal bond and positive welfare outcomes for companion animals. “I am delighted to become an ambassador for AWLA,” […]
At Dogs Life HQ we are surprised to see that Miranda Devine lashing out at pit bull breeds, claiming “if 1000 pit bulls have to die, that’s a small price to pay to save one child.” You can read the whole article here. We are definitely saddened to hear of the death of two-year-old Deeon […]
Ever feel like you’re living with a furry whirlwind? Krissy Bradfield reveals how to reinstate calm dog behaviour. Vicki Miller knows what it’s like to live with an energetic dog. After adopting Bo, her Border Collie-cross, she quickly found that nothing would wear him out. “I exercised Bo for an hour in the morning and […]
Thanks to a $20,000 upgrade from Purina Australia and Woolworths, Frys Park Reserve Dog Park, on the border of Rockdale and Kogarah, officially reopened on Saturday, 27 July after 12 months of hard work. Its upgrade took place after Arncliffe resident, Michelle Doring and Missy, her beloved five-year-old Silky Terrier, won a Purina competition last […]
A new six-part documentary series chronicling the highs and lows of eight Murdoch University Veterinary Science students will run on ABC1 starting Friday, July 26 at 8pm. Vet School follows the year-four and year-five students as they go through the gruelling, difficult and intensive university course in order to pursue their dreams of becoming vets. […]
