Tim Falk discovers what it’s like to spend a day in the life of a pet photographer. Diana Leventhal, K9 Photography Natural-light photographer Diana Leventhal says there’s no such thing as an average day for a pet photographer. “My days are always awesome. They always start with some sort of exercise. I love running and […]
Discover the pet businesses owned by clever kids turning their love of dogs into more than just pocket money, writes Laura Greaves. A Boy & His Dog When he’s not at school or playing sport, 14-year-old Queenslander Riley Mitchell — with his faithful canine offsider, three-year-old Labrador Hugo — is running his natural dog-shampoo business, […]
Danielle Leslie embarked on a journey towards her dream career after losing her best friend, her first dog. Leslie talks with Kylie Baracz about how she followed her dream of becoming a pet photographer. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I grew up in the rural area […]
Proposed changes to the Companion Animals Act in NSW have caused some controversy. Laura Greaves investigates what the new dog laws for NSW really mean for dog owners. In 2011, the Companion Animals Taskforce was established by the Minister for Local Government, Don Page, and the Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson. The Taskforce was […]
A newly-formed charity trains Labradoodles as therapy dogs to assist children living with Autism. Kylie Baracz discovers how these special dogs help and inspire their human companions. With many Australians living with disabilities, support has been found in our furry canine friends. Dogs are not only man’s best friend but they have been found to […]
We all know that dogs make life better in myriad ways every single day, but some canine companions are literally lifesavers, writes Laura Greaves. “My dog saved me from a landmine” Vietnam veteran and former journalist Peter Haran, from Adelaide, says he owes his life to a valiant Labrador cross Kelpie called Caesar. “In 1966, […]
Jodie Sultana is a dog trainer not to be messed with. Her motto is ‘Sit Happens’ and that is exactly what she teaches her canine charges. Sultana chats to Kylie Baracz about her passion for pooches and how she got into the industry. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you […]
How can images help change the plight of animals in need? Tim Falk chats to Alex Cearns from Houndstooth Studio to find out. Regular readers of Dogs Life will know that Alex Cearns from Houndstooth Studio knows how to take a beautiful photo, many of which adorn the pages of every one of our issues. […]
Many dogs fear the word V-E-T, but there are some that will wag their tail as if you had said ‘WALKIES!’ Kylie Baracz meets two of these dogs that love the vet and finds out how they bonded. Georgina and Nigel are loving dogs who adore people and love being the centre of attention. In […]
For most dog owners, it’s they who do the choosing — but some owners have claimed “my dog chose me”, as Krissy Bradfield discovers. Have you ever been captivated by a pair of doggy eyes? Perhaps you’ve fallen for a particularly sprightly tail wag? There’s always something special that captivates us about our dogs. It’s […]
