If you’d like both yourself and your dog to be healthier and happier, all you have to do is start getting fit with your dog, writes Laura Greaves. More than 60 per cent of Australians are now classified as overweight or obese. It’s an alarming statistic, but what’s every bit as shocking is that almost […]
Human beings aren’t the only species with action-packed jobs. Tim Falk finds out what it’s like to be a real-life action hero dog. Police dogs Meet Edge, a four-and-a-half year old pooch who has a job with a difference. While most dogs Edge’s age spend their days chasing balls, going for walks and lazing in […]
It sounds like the perfect job for dog lovers: teaching our four-legged friends to be well-behaved members of society. Laura Greaves finds out what it takes to be a dog trainer. Before he became a professional dog trainer, Melbourne’s Hans van Heesbeen spent 30 years working in the hospitality industry. He says his former career […]
From tick paralysis to smoke inhalation due to house fires, winter offers many outdoor and indoor threats to pets, but taking a few precautions will help to protect their health and safety, according to the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney. Colder weather, heaters, food, plants and antifreeze can all pose severe and sometimes life-threatening health […]
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 […]
It is a dog owners worst nightmare; the sound of wheels screeching to a halt followed by a distinct, painful yelp. Prevent your dog from becoming the next roadside accident with some road rules for dogs. Dog are smart when it comes to fetching slippers, predicting a thunderstorm or looking sheepish when the sandwich you […]
This article first appeared in the November/December 2006 issue of Dogs Life. Christmas has arrived again and while its a time to celebrate, it can also be a time of grief, when unknown holiday hazards can cause harm to your pet. Michelle Minehan finds out how to keep your dog safe during the holidays. […]
Living in Australia, the importance of sun safety has been drilled into us for years. But how important is sun protection for dogs? Keeli Cambourne investigates. Slip, slop, slap isn’t just for humans its also a message we should keep in mind for our four-legged friends. They may be covered in fur, but the sun […]
This article first appeared in the November/December 2007 issue of Dogs Life.Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge from Get S.M.A.R.T Dogs sheds some light on aggressive behaviour in dogs. Dogs communicate primarily through body language. If there is a dispute of any kind, it is normal for them to display threatening body language to communicate to the […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2010 issue of Dogs Life. Rachel Belshaw finds out how things have changed in the world of dog ownership and what we should expect for the future. In 1946, we lived in a street of 28 houses and, out of all those houses, I remember only three had dogs, says […]
