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 […]
The dreaded “C” word is something no canine owner ever wants to hear, but a cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean a death sentence for your pooch. Tim Falk investigates what cancer can mean for you and your dog. When Bianca Russell’s 11-year-old Labrador Ruthie was diagnosed with leukaemia, Russell immediately assumed the worst. “I thought that […]
Did you know that there are dog blood donors? In fact, many veterinary hospitals are establishing donor programs for locally sourced blood. Want to help? Kristie Bradfield explains how It’s a scary thing to consider, but during the course of your dog’s life it is highly likely that they will need a blood transfusion. They […]
Simone Atallah learns about better bonding with your dog through the study of anthrozoology and discovers a woman with Down syndrome who started to connect with the world again, all thanks to a failed Guide Dog You’ve had a terrible day and all you want to do is sit on the sofa and sulk. You […]
Dogs and kids go together like bees and honey, so Tim Falk investigates how you can ensure your children and your pooch get along For children all across Australia and around the world, growing up with a dog is one of life’s joys. Dogs bring love, companionship and an understanding of responsibility into a child’s […]
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 […]
Kylie Baracz discovers top tips on how to stop your dog pulling on the leash and get your unruly pooch walking side-by-side with you Walking a puppy can be a nightmare – they tend to roam from one side of the footpath to the other and grab the lead for an impromptu game of tug-of-war. […]
After losing her best friend and travel buddy Oscar, Joanne Lefson thought she would never adopt another pooch pal, let alone ascend the world’s highest mountain. Kylie Baracz explores the story of the dog that climbed Mount Everest and his lucky owner. From swimming in the Trevi fountain to walking the Great Wall of China, […]
From nosework to treibball, Marion Brand knows all about bonding and positively reinforcing dogs, writes Kylie Baracz. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I have been working with dogs for approximately 10 years. I got started when I took the obedience instructor course at Hills District Kennel […]
Mel Hearse talks to the owners of Pet Lovers Cafe which, as the name suggests, is a cafe for pets — and the first of such sort in Western Australia. While I’ve heard about pooch-friendly countries that consider canines welcome in restaurants, cafes, hotels and retail stores, it’s not something I’ve ever experienced first hand. […]
