Making new friends is hard even for our canine pals, but there are things owners can do to help your dog and make the experience easier, writes Krissy Bradfield. Cindy Prosser’s dog Rocky has no shortage of friends. From a very young age the Border Collie was exposed to a variety of different people, dogs […]
A dog breed is now under threat with Victoria’s controversial breed-specific legislation constantly in the headlines. Laura Greaves explains what it means for dog owners. Breanna Chapman’s dog, Lilla, is not just a companion — she’s her lifeline. Melbourne-based Chapman is seriously ill, and says her six-year-old American Staffy cross American Bulldog has saved her […]
Friday 21st June marks the 15th annual Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog To Work Day 2013! Since its creation in 1999, this one-of-a-kind event has become a part of popular culture and is celebrated internationally, including right here in Australia. “Realising the widespread appeal dogs have in today’s world and the added bonus that […]
Are dog parks good for all dogs all of the time? Delta behavioural trainer Karin Larsen Bridge, from Get S.M.A.R.T (Successful Motivation And Reward Trained) Dogs, looks at the pros and cons of the off-lead dog park and if its right for you and your dog. When off-lead dog parks first started appearing several years […]
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a small to medium breed that is suitable for families and doesn’t need lots of grooming. Facts Personality: A fun, loyal pooch that will thrive with good training and socialisation, and if it is accepted as one of the family and included in family activities. The Staffy has a soft spot for kids and makes a […]
Many pet owners have misconceptions about dogs from training and healthcare to feeding and behaviour. Caroline Zambrano dispels the top 12 most common dog myths. With so much information on pet care available nowadays whether its published on the Internet or spread by word-of-mouth it is hard to know what is true and what is […]
Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge explains how to stop your dog from jumping when meeting and greeting. It is natural for dogs to greet family and friends with enthusiastic licks to the face, and because our faces are high up, a bit of jumping is soon added to the meet-and-greet ritual. Crouching down to […]
We find out some interesting German Shepherd facts, including the breed’s personality traits and interesting history. Facts Personality: Devoted and loyal to the core, the German Shepherd loves being part of the family and makes a wonderful companion. Suitability: People who love spending time with their dog/s, and allow their dog/s inside the home as […]
Caroline Zambrano investigates the possibility of dog licensing to replace and the alternatives to breed specific legislation. In the past decade, many states in Australia have passed Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) with varied restrictions relating to the breeds nationally banned from importation: the American Pit Bull Terrier or Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Dogs Life. Dog training is an essential part of a dogs life, but it can also be very confusing because of the many different forms of training available. Michelle Minehan explains a few of the most common training methods. Have you ever wondered […]
