Facts Care and exercise The Rottweiler is a large, active, agile, intelligent working dog, and needs plenty of room and plenty of exercise. It also is happiest if allowed to be part of the family. The need for early and serious socialisation and obedience training has already been mentioned, but is worth repeating. Routine coat […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Dogs Life. The importance of dog training and its positive impact on society is unfortunately underrated in our community. Dogs Life editor Nadia Crighton investigates why training should be mandatory for all people who get dogs, big or small. At the park, on the street and in […]
Caroline Zambrano examines the influence of the media when it comes to reporting on Breed Specific Legislation (BSL). In the headline news… “Pit Bull Attacks Mourners” BBC News Online, 15 January, 1998. “Pit Bull Attacks Oakland Woman” San Francisco Chronicle, United States, 12 March, 2001 “Three Pit Bulls attack two-year-old Ottawa boy” CTV.ca (Canada), 2 […]
It’s amazing how nature has the ability to offer powerful healing aids, and in the case of aromatherapy, all that’s needed is a nose! Sunny de Bruyn looks at aromatherapy as an effective treatment for dogs. Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to heal and revitalise the body, mind and spirit. Essential oils […]
Facts Originating in the area known as Lapland, which incorporates Sweden, Finland and parts of North Russia and Norway, the Sami people used dogs of the same type as the Finnish Lapphund as reindeer herders, watchdogs and family companions. Although used as a working dog by the Sami people for centuries, it has only been […]
To discover the secrets behind natural therapies for dogs, Dogs Life consulted some of Australias most qualified natural therapists to explain how these amazing treatments work. Pet owners are increasingly looking beyond the world of conventional veterinary medicine by seeking natural therapies to improve the health of their canines. Eliza Tickle explores how some of […]
Caroline Zambrano found solutions to some common behavioural problems in canines with top dog trainer Steve Austin and teaches you some ways in solving bad dog habits. An animal trainer for more than 25 years, Steve Austin is also the National Detector Dog Trainer for the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and he knows all […]
If you’ve just got a puppy, be warned. You are likely to lose something of value in the not-too-distant future. Why? Because puppies love and need to chew! Many people ask why dogs chew. In most cases dogs chew because it is a perfectly normal way for them to explore, investigate and play with their […]
Devoting time to training and following a correct diet and exercise plan helps to raise a well-adjusted and healthy pet. However, dogs and their owners do not always encounter the perfect world. Many owners find themselves faced with a dog suffering some form of stress or ill-health. Sue Moses discovers various natural therapies and training […]
