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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Facts Care and exercise Exercise for the average Pom is well taken care of by its own rushing around the house, but it will appreciate the occasional walk or romp in the garden. The coat is high-maintenance it requires brushing daily to keep it clean and free of mats and tangles and thorough combing and […]
West Highland White Terrier, Emma, playfully strolled into Wagging Tails Professional Stylists, a pet grooming salon in Sydney, where she comes regularly for one hour of pampering to be clipped, bathed and brushed to perfection! And that’s how you groom your show dog. Emma isn’t a showdog, but she would look like one in no […]
Lisgar Kennels was established in 2002 though prior to this having shown and trained Welsh Corgi Pembrokes from 1979. Small kennel selectively breeding for correct quality, type, temperament and soundness. Puppy enquiries about this wonderful breed are most welcome and show or pet puppies are occasionally available to suitable caring homes. Lisgar Kennels is home […]
Surviving your bitch’s first time in heat can be a challenge. Carrol Baker speaks to experts about dogs on heat/in season information and where the responsibility of an unplanned pregnancy lies. I knew doggy love was in the air the day my Golden Retriever looked longingly over the fence at the Staffy next door. With […]
Facts Care and exercise The Shih Tzu is a high-maintenance breed, unless you choose to clip that glorious coat off which some owner prefer to do with their very old dogs. However, assuming that the beautiful hair is a large part of the attraction of owning this breed, you will want to maintain it in […]
