Canine artificial insemination has improved in leaps and bounds over the last 30 years. Kristie Bradfield chats with the experts and discovers the pros and cons.
Kristie Bradfield discovers how K9 Nose Work has helped ease the mind of a cancer fighter and given a once-anxious pup more pep in his step.
Enrolling your pooch in puppy preschool can help her learn everything she needs to grow into a loving and well-behaved family member. Tim Falk reports. Puppies are joyous creatures — bouncing, enthusiastic, lovable and excitable little balls of happiness. They love exploring the world around them and meeting new people, and just like human children, […]
There’s more to think about than what brand of food you’re giving your prized pet; there’s dental health, veterinary bills and general pet insurance. If your adorable furry friend is becoming a not-so-cute expense, here are five ways to reduce your pet care costs. Buy good quality pet food While top quality pet food brands […]
Most dog owners are confident they can read their dog’s mind or, at the very least, understand what he’s trying to say. But can you really? Or are you a victim of a doggy ‘myth-understanding’? Kate Potter discovers. Reading your dog’s body language and behaviour and separating myth from reality can make a big difference […]
Dogs, like children, can get into all sorts of trouble – especially if they find objects that may be harmful or even fatal. Kylie Baracz discovers what you should do if you think your dog is choking. What are the common objects dogs choke on? It depends on the size of the dog, but for […]
Arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that affects far too many of our furry friends, but now there’s a new treatment option helping give sick dogs a new lease on life. Tim Falk discovers how stem cell therapy can be used to treat arthritis. As is the case for many humans, arthritis is a […]
Winter can be a tough time for shelter pets. Katie Cincotta discovers ways of helping shelter pets. Anyone who has ever walked the concrete rows of the local pound knows the heartbreak of those sad, pleading eyes behind bars, the desperate yelps for attention from homeless dogs waiting for someone to love them enough to […]
Thanks to a clever campaign, helping shy and injured dogs is easier than ever, writes Kylie Baracz Shy, injured and unpredictable dogs used to be undetectable to the everyday dog owner — but not any more. Thanks to a campaign known as the Yellow Dog Project, owners with these dogs can now warn other owners […]
Vanessa and Darren Smith were going to put their King Charles Spaniel cross, Cooper, to sleep because of his bad temperament, when a last-minute recommendation to talk to dog trainer, Scott Donald, saved the day. Kate Potter discovers more about training a difficult dog Cooper hadn’t always been a “bad” dog. Initially, the Smiths had […]
