Got yourself a pooch and a leash? Melanie Hearse talks to the experts about how to handle any problems that can happen when you go walkies. Nothing makes a dog’s tail and body say “oh boy, oh boy, oh boy” like bringing out the leash and getting them ready to go for a walk. […]
Is your dog a pro when it comes to the game of fetch? Maybe you should give canine disc a try. By Lauren McKellar The sport of canine disc is not a new one, having originated in the 1970s in America, but it certainly has experienced a growth in popularity in the land down under […]
It is one of the most common “problem” doggy behaviours, but you don’t have to put up with digging, writes Laura Greaves. Alison and Dallas Parker didn’t realise they had a digger on their hands until nearly a month after welcoming their Border Collie puppy, Logan. Aside from expected puppy mischief, the spirited little […]
If Australia was built on the sheep’s back, it was only made possible by the resilience and hard work of our herding breeds. While these dogs may be urbanised, their herding spirit lives on, as Kristie Bradfield discovers. The herding of livestock is perhaps one of the oldest jobs performed by domesticated dogs. Without […]
Here are some of our favourite products to help keep your pet clean DIY-style. Dyson groom tool Keep your dog looking sharp with the Dyson groom tool. Never has grooming been so easy with this product, which removes the loose hair directly from your dog before he or she has had a chance to shake […]
You don’t have to take your dog to a professional groomer to keep him looking his best. Tim Falk investigates the grooming jobs you can easily do at home. When you decide to get a dog, you agree to take on a range of responsibilities to ensure that your pooch has a healthy and […]
A potential nightmare for every pet owner is the paralysis tick but just what should we be looking out for? Katie Cincotta reports. It’s a terrifying thought to think that a creature the size of a pinkie nail, when engorged in a host animal, could cause paralysis and possibly death in our pets. Unfortunately, […]
Learn more about the parasite that can harm and even potentially kill your pet. By Carrol Baker. Have you ever seen a cringe-worthy image of a heartworm infestation in a dog? It is like something out of a B-grade horror movie, but unfortunately, it can be all too real. As the name suggests, heartworm is […]
Here are some of the DOGSLife team’s favourite products to help make the life of your senior pet that much sweeter. Redflex heating pad For several reasons, including less body fat and potential joint issues, some older dogs feel the cold more than their younger counterparts. That’s why we like the Redflex heating pad, designed […]
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. We live our lives in stages. As we age, strange things start happening to our bodies; we slow down and enjoy life at a slower pace. Dogs do this, […]
