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 […]
Large dogs are the gentle giants of the canine world, but some people and other dog owners remain wary or even fearful of bigger breeds. As Tim Falk discovers, there’s no need to be afraid of big dogs. When Jodie Mason takes Diesel, her eight-year-old Mastiff x Great Dane x Bull Arab, for a walk, […]
Being diagnosed with diabetes can turn your life upside down, but what happens if it’s your dog that’s affected by the disease? Kylie Baracz finds out about canine diabetes and meets a diabetic dog living a normal life. As with humans, diabetes affects our pet’s lifestyle, health and wellbeing. For owners and their dogs, it […]
Adopting a dog from a pound or shelter isn’t just good news for the pooch. Laura Greaves meets seven dog owners whose lives were forever changed by their ‘second chance’ canines. “Life is all about second chances!” Karleitia Bodlovic’s family adopted an “extremely shy and troubled” seven-year-old Chihuahua, Buddy, from Sydney’s No Kill Pet Rescue […]
There’s a lot of fun to be had when owning a puppy, but for some of us, an older dog can make the perfect companion. Senior dogs for seniors can provide the perfect level of love and companionship. Tim Falk reports. Cameo Loving companion to Barbara Gabogrecan, 67, and her husband Pete, 65, Cameo is […]
We’re celebrating the achievements of dogs across Australia with our first-ever Dog of the Year Awards! Hollywood has the Oscars. The music world has the Grammys. Even Australian television has its night of nights, the Logies. But what about our dogs? Our canine companions do so much for us every single day. From acting as […]
Dog trainer Zoe Daly not only teaches dog obedience classes; she also trains canines to save lives. Daly chats to Kylie Baracz about her work training these remarkable dogs. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I have been training dogs for seven years, working professionally at a […]
We love our animals and want to provide for them as best we can, but can it be possible to love them too much — to the point it might actually harm them? Kylie Baracz sheds light on animal hoarding and the reasons behind the addiction. What is animal hoarding? Animal hoarding is when someone […]
Head to Balcombe Heights Estate on Sunday 20th October to participate in the Pawsitive Steps Towards Mental Health Walk and Paws in the Park events. The annual Paws in the Park event has joined with the Pawsitive Steps walk, with all money raised going towards to The Hills Mental Health Interagency to assist them in […]
Home for a dog doesn’t always mean a kennel out the back or a bed in the living room. Laura Greaves meets some four-legged friends whose dog house is a little unusual. I live… in a children’s hospital Four-year-old Labrador Frankie isn’t just an adored pet — she has a very important job to do. […]
