In an age where we can hire pretty much anything, it is no surprise that one US-based company, called FLEXPETZ, has come up with the idea of rental dogs. This service provides clients with an array of canine friends to choose from and then rents them out for however long suits the clients. This controversial […]
To help raise awareness of the animals which share our planet, Billie Dean and Andrew Einspruch started Laughing Owl Productions and entertain us with life-affirming, warm, witty and often mystical film and television productions. Michelle Minehan reports about dogs on film. These days, Billie and Andrew focus on making films from their animal sanctuary in […]
Katie Cincotta takes a look at Australias most popular dog breeds. Short, frumpy, feisty, floppy, curly, cuddly, lazy or jumpy … with more than 400 dog breeds in the world, our canine companions come in all shapes and sizes, as varied and unique as us humans. In fact, there’s probably a dog to suit […]
Celebrate your canine’s big day by throwing a doggy birthday bash! Dogs Life gives you the best pooch party tips… When Jessie turned two years old, her family threw her a birthday party where the guests wore party hats, sang Happy Birthday around a special cake with candles and played games, before going home with […]
Pug dogs are gentle in nature and are great as a family pet. Facts Personality: These little dogs will have you in stitches with their attention seeking comedy acts. They are made of heart-melting goodness with great temperament and inquisitive nature. Suitability: Great for singles or family environments that are looking for a charismatic companion. […]
Pet food manufacturers insist the preservatives added to pet food “ensure product integrity and stability”. Veterinary experts argue they are harmful to pets. Caroline Zambrano investigates the controversy over preservatives in dog food. Dogs Life decide to take a sneak peek into the controversy surrounding preservatives in dog food. We interviewed veterinary professionals, dog owners […]
Bring the outdoors in and integrate your dog’s furniture into your overall home design with top tips from those in the know. By Katie Cincotta. The backyard has been ingrained as a sacred outdoor space in Australian culture. Housing affordability and shrinking households may have made it smaller, but that doesn’t mean you can’t […]
The warm days are almost upon us, which means that now’s the time to start planning some summer fun. Kristie Bradfield has a few ideas to make this your dog’s best summer ever.
Capture a lasting memory of your furry friend this Australia Day with these top tips! Melbourne-based Kerry Martin from Akemi Photography says, “With gorgeous long days, weather that encourages us to head outdoors and celebrations of Australia Day, summer is a fabulous opportunity to take great photos of your dog,” she says. To help you […]
Danielle Chenery explores the signs that may mean your dog’s behaviour has veered into bullying territory. Like people, dogs bring their own baggage to social interactions; their unique personalities and personal histories all influence how they get along with other dogs. But that doesn’t mean they can act inappropriately. The tricky thing is knowing when […]
