You may not have heard about Bruno or Ruth, but they have both been doing some great work for the dog community. Ruth is a pet photographer for Ruthless Photos (www.ruthlessphotos.com) who loves rescue dogs – in fact, she has four of them. Bruno is her latest adoption – but he has his own unique […]
Trading her WA home for Bali, Kim McCreanor works relentlessly for the betterment of street dogs’ situation. Mamta Bhatt chats to the everyday doggy hero who was recently awarded an International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Action Award for her inspiring work. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get […]
Mamta Bhatt chats to Peta Clarke, the woman behind the two pooches (Sparrow and Quinn) stealing the limelight in Legally Blonde the Musical – Australia, about her life as a dog trainer and their life together on the musical stage. If any dog lover has ever seen the movie Legally Blonde – the tale of […]
Yatu Widders Hunt finds out how to be an eco-friendly dog owner and reduce your carbon paw print. In a society that is increasingly becoming more eco-friendly, environmentally conscious and all-round sustainable, there are a million tips, tricks and trends out there to reduce your carbon footprint. One area that is often overlooked in the […]
From a dull, lifeless coat to a few extra layers of fat, the signs of poor nutrition are easy to identify. Tim Falk investigates how to give your pooch the best possible nutrition. The old saying that you are what you eat is an apt one, not just for us but for our dogs as […]
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has committed to raise $50,000 for animal shelters across Australia as part of its annual Food Shelter & Love campaign. The fundraising drive will help to find homes for more than 50,000 adoptable animals. Animal lovers are invited to upload a photo of their family pet to www.foodshelterlove.com.au and Hill’s will donate […]
We all know dogs are faithful companions, but your four-legged friend could even help you find your soul mate since love barks when you least expect it, writes Laura Greaves. Who would have thought the humble pooch could be the ultimate “wingman”? According to research, dogs are a great ice-breaker: people with dogs meet more […]
Ever feel like you’re living with a furry whirlwind? Krissy Bradfield reveals how to reinstate calm dog behaviour. Vicki Miller knows what it’s like to live with an energetic dog. After adopting Bo, her Border Collie-cross, she quickly found that nothing would wear him out. “I exercised Bo for an hour in the morning and […]
Hundreds of dog lovers from around NSW are expected to march from Hyde Park to Martin Place in Sydney on Saturday, July 13 to voice their NO to breed specific legislation (BSL), which has resulted in hundreds of family pets being killed by lethal injection in Victoria because of their appearance. The Sydney rally has […]
How do you know which trainer or training method will be right for both you and your dog? Kate Potter reveals the top questions you should ask a prospective dog trainer. To find the right trainer, you may need to make a number of enquiries to find someone who “clicks”. Talk to a few different […]
