Dog toilet troubles can occur in any dog regardless of age, sex or breed. Eliza Tickle speaks to experts about the behavioural and medical causes of inappropriate urination, and how to solve this canine toileting problem. Inappropriate urination is a common canine problem, said Sydney animal behaviourist Dr Joanne Righetti. From younger pups that don’t have […]
This article first appeared in the January/February 2009 issue of Dogs Life. Keeping your pooch cool in summer Many pet owners enjoy taking their dogs out for a walk on a beautiful hot summers day, but Hayley Stansell brings up a few matters to consider before hitting the pavement together. As winter slowly […]
Separation Anxiety This article first appeared in the September/October 2008 issue of Dogs Life. Being away from your best friend is often just as hard on your dog as it is on you. Jilea Carney looks at the best way to tackle separation anxiety.Most happy, well-cared-for dogs love to have their owners company. They […]
People have been hounded for years about the health risks of cigarette smoking, and veterinary studies today reveal our pets are in danger, too. Katie Cincotta speaks to experts about the hard facts. Medical science and anti-cancer groups have been hounding us for decades about the ills of smoking. Now, research is also proving […]
Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge explains the controversy over why using treats as a training reward works and why it doesn’t. The use of food rewards to train animals – from killer whales and elephants, to parrots and puppies – has become increasingly accepted and popular. Traditional methods have been replaced by laws of […]
When changes to the spine interfere with the normal functioning of the body, chiropractic care for dogs can be beneficial. Sue Moses discovers how this gentle manipulation of the body can achieve great results in a variety of conditions. You notice your dog is starting to repetitively lick a spot on its foot, leg or […]
Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge explains how to build a relationship with your dog based on trust and respect. The Macquarie Dictionary defines relationship as the way things or people are connected. The way you connect with your dog will play a large role in how effective you will be in training and motivating […]
Eye health in dogs is about as complex as it gets, with a myriad of canine eye conditions and complaints. Sue Moses finds most conditions can be treated and, at the very worst, a blind dog can lead a happy life. Melbourne animal-eyecare ophthalmologist, Dr Robin Stanley, says a blind dog initially copes much better […]
There are all sorts of creepy crawlies out there, and chances are, at some point in your dogs life it will get bitten whether its by a mosquito, spider, tick, bee or flea. Knowing what to look for could save your dogs life, discovers Sunny de Bruyn. Just like humans, some dogs are more […]
Caroline Zambrano investigates smart dogs, what makes a dog intelligent and learns ways to help develop your dogs brain function through nutrition, stimulation and socialisation no matter what breed you have. Canine intelligence is the ability of a dog to learn, think and solve problems. Dog owners, trainers, researchers and other experts find it difficult […]
