Delta Behavioural Trainer Karin Larsen Bridge from Get S.M.A.R.T. Dogs shares tips on keeping your dog active indoors and out through the winter months. Winter is a time when many people are inclined to slow down, stay indoors and take advantage of long cold nights in front of the fireplace. In the northern hemisphere, hibernation […]
Kylie Baracz discovers how you can teach your dog to respond to basic commands. You have brought home your new bundle of joy and have everything ready — their bed is warm and safe, there are plenty of toys and treats available and their leash is waiting at the door, ready for that first walk. […]
Ben Nour discovers how to stop your dog jumping up on the furniture and digging in the garden. Dogs are the most common pet in the Australian household, and it’s not hard to understand why – as any owner can attest, a dog can bring much joy to a person’s life. Be it a game […]
Spending too many couch hours with your pooch? Get outdoors this summer with these great dog and owner exercises, writes Kylie Baracz. As winter has finally come and gone, now is the time to get active with your pooch. Walking outside and getting some fresh air is great for both you and your dog’s health […]
Most dog owners are confident they can read their dog’s mind or, at the very least, understand what he’s trying to say. But can you really? Or are you a victim of a doggy ‘myth-understanding’? Kate Potter discovers. Reading your dog’s body language and behaviour and separating myth from reality can make a big difference […]
Danielle Chenery hunts out the five best games to play with your pet and discovers that the simplest games are actually the best. One of the benefits of having a dog is forced exercise – it is almost impossible to live with a pooch and not take him or her for their daily exercise fix. […]
Kate Potter discovers the best wet weather dog activities to do in the warmth of the indoors. Rain, hail or shine, dogs need physical and mental stimulation. We’d all like to walk our dogs twice a day for an hour or so, however, sometimes our lives are less than perfect! When it’s so cold and […]
Looking for a fun activity for you and your pooch? Perhaps a great social gathering with other dog enthusiasts? Look no further than Lure Coursing – an ancient event that’s making a big comeback across Australia. In the days of old, sighthounds – or dogs that use their eyes rather than their noses for hunting […]
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 […]
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 […]
