This article first appeared in the May/June 2008 issue of Dogs Life.A massage, whether it be relaxing or therapeutic, is just as indispensable for our four-legged friends as it is for their human owners. Renata Gortan looks at how your pet can benefit from a professional touch. A massage is a wonderful thing; it can […]
The colder months can be particularly trying for dogs with arthritis. Dogs Life Editor Laura Greaves reveals how to keep your canine companion cosy, comfortable and pain-free this winter. Vets estimate that around one in five dogs has arthritis. With Australian Companion Animal Council research putting the nations pet dog population at 3.41 million, that’s […]
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 […]
Your dogs golden years are special years. Its a time for togetherness, a time for gentle understanding, and a time to show your lifelong companion just how much you care. Wed all love our dogs to live as long as we do, but of course that’s just not possible. However, thanks to advances in science and […]
Michelle Minehan takes a look at the messy subject of dog poo disposal. Dogs Life is going to finally separate myth from fact to discover what is best for families wanting an environmentally friendly solution to this reality of living with dogs, and the subject of dog poo disposal. We’ve all been told at some […]
One of the reasons we are able to develop such close bonds with our dogs is because they have so many human qualities, but unfortunately this also means they are susceptible to ailments you may never have thought possible. Renata Gortan investigates canine compulsive disorder and learns how you and your pooch can get through […]
Brittany Facts Personality: The Brittany is generally eager to please and friendly. Essentially, they are people dogs and are extremely affectionate and loyal. Bred as working gundogs, they are active and need to be kept busy. After a day out hunting or participating in other active pursuits, they like nothing better than to relax […]
Names synonymous with quality standard and miniature smooths. Over 55 years of combined breeding. American, English, Danish and Australian bloodlines, working on improving the health of the dachshund As in Scandinavian countries, we are x-raying our standard smooths for calcifications of the spine. X-rays sent to Finland, to be read. We have had very good […]
Foxhound Originally developed in England several hundred years ago, the English Foxhound was bred for its great sense of smell and stamina. Foxhounds were used in packs to chase foxes, with horseback-mounted hunters following close behind. In the 17th century, the first English Foxhound was imported to the United States, developing the initial stock of […]
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 […]
