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Why do dogs growl?

On March 30th, 2017

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Why do dogs growl

Why do dogs growl?

On March 30th, 2017

When a dog growls, this is bad, right? Katie Cincotta finds out why this common misconception isn’t necessarily true You don’t have to be Dr Doolittle to know that when a dog growls, it’s time to listen. Seasoned animal behaviourist Dr Joanne Righetti explains that growling is a canine vocalisation that communicates a dog’s intentions […]

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6 boredom busters for your dog

On March 28th, 2017

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6 boredom busters for your dog

On March 28th, 2017

Keep your dog out of trouble with these six great boredom-busting ideas from Tim Falk   A bored dog left home alone can cause a whole lot of trouble. From digging up your backyard to destroying your furniture, ripping washing off the line and driving the neighbours mad with incessant barking, any pooch that loses […]

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Our dogs are the most important members of the family, so how do we manage to cope when they pass away? Tim Falk looks at how you and your “pack” can cope with the loss of a much-loved pet.

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Reducing Vet Anxiety

On January 9th, 2017

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Reducing Vet Anxiety

On January 9th, 2017

Kylie Baracz discovers how vets reduce anxiety in pets and how you can use these techniques on your dog before their next visit.

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Dog Foster Fails

On December 9th, 2016

Dog Foster Fails

On December 9th, 2016

Fostering a dog is only meant to be a temporary arrangement, but sometimes a dog’s short-term stopover can end up being its forever home. Tim Falk reports.

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Dog owners shop online for boots to protect their canine friend’s feet from the scorching ground.

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Saying goodbye to your pooch

On November 2nd, 2016

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Saying goodbye to your pooch

Saying goodbye to your pooch

On November 2nd, 2016

Has Fido gone up to the guy in the sky, or perhaps it’s looking like that time? Here’s how to cope — and take care of the practicalities. By Melanie Hearse.

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Understanding Dog Heart Disease

On October 31st, 2016

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Understanding Dog Heart Disease

On October 31st, 2016

Heart disease in dogs is a major killer and is not preventable, but improving treatments show a not-so-gloomy outlook for dogs today. Sue Moses takes a closer look at heart conditions in canines and how to beat them. Brock, an eight-year-old Boxer, was enjoying his daily run in the park when he suddenly crashed to […]

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We love our senior dogs

On October 26th, 2016

We love our senior dogs

On October 26th, 2016

When it comes to our senior pets, it’s important to show them that old love is the best love by treating them right. Kristie Bradfield reports.

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