The Cavalier King Charles is a very friendly small dog breed with a happy disposition and a love for family. Facts Personality: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very friendly dogs that are affectionate and always willing to please. With a happy disposition, similar to many of the Spaniel breeds, the Cavalier loves to be included […]
Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge explains the controversy over why using treats as a training reward works and why it doesn’t. The use of food rewards to train animals – from killer whales and elephants, to parrots and puppies – has become increasingly accepted and popular. Traditional methods have been replaced by laws of […]
The Whippet dog breed is playful, active, loyal and loves to chase, perfect for families. Facts Personality: Agile, nimble, playful, loyal, affectionate and fun all aptly describe this lovable pooch. But be prepared to make your Whippet a prominent member of the family as it will despair if not taken in as one of the […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2008 issue of Dogs Life.Dog trainer Hanne Hahn compares how animal shelters operate around the world and discovers that laws in Australia and New Zealand need reformation to give rescue dogs a real chance.Animal shelters have a tough job. They rescue, house and re-home thousands of animals every […]
We find out some interesting German Shepherd facts, including the breed’s personality traits and interesting history. Facts Personality: Devoted and loyal to the core, the German Shepherd loves being part of the family and makes a wonderful companion. Suitability: People who love spending time with their dog/s, and allow their dog/s inside the home as […]
Sonia Hickey shares her personal journey about living with Wobbler’s Syndrome and how to manage her dog, Louie’s lifelong condition. We were two weeks away from heading overseas on a much-anticipated month-long holiday to Europe when our vet, Dr Mark Campbell, dropped a bombshell: Louie, our three-year-old female Dobermann, had early onset of Wobbler’s Syndrome. […]
Caroline Zambrano investigates the possibility of dog licensing to replace and the alternatives to breed specific legislation. In the past decade, many states in Australia have passed Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) with varied restrictions relating to the breeds nationally banned from importation: the American Pit Bull Terrier or Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino […]
Many people want to see their dogs have pups, but realistically this can be dangerous for your dog and can also add to the huge problem of abandoned animals. Dogs Life learns why breeding should be left to the experts. Many dog lovers will recall the exciting birth scene in the popular Disney cartoon 101 Dalmatians. […]
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This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Dogs Life. The importance of dog training and its positive impact on society is unfortunately underrated in our community. Dogs Life editor Nadia Crighton investigates why training should be mandatory for all people who get dogs, big or small. At the park, on the street and in […]
