Dogs and their owners may have to look twice as a giant frozen bone will be placed at Bondi Beach to mark the launch of a new refreshing icy treat for dogs. Nestlé Purina Australia is inviting you and your four-legged companions to Sydney’s iconic beach for the launch of RUFFS ICE BONES on Sunday […]
A family trip to the beach isn’t complete without your four-legged friend. Laura Greaves has the lowdown on the country’s best pooch-friendly stretches of sand and surf. Its a sunny Sunday afternoon at Ocean Beach, a pristine strip of sand at Umina on the New South Wales Central Coast. The joyful barking of some 40 […]
Preparing for your puppy’s first summer vacation can require some careful planning. Kerry Martin from Puppy Tales tells us about her dog’s first trip to the Great Ocean Road. Photos: Kerry Martin, Puppy Tales Summer was just four months young when she headed off on her first summer vacation with us and her fur-brother, Keiko, […]
Summer is famous for storms, and along with storm season comes reason to fear for some of our four-legged friends. By Sophia Auld. Shortly after I met my husband, he took me out for a beachside picnic. But our romantic evening was interrupted by a phone call around 9pm. “We’ve got your dog,” the stranger […]
We look at the five essential training milestones every puppy must reach Everyone knows that puppies need training, but where do you start? When you bring your new puppy home, what are the most important skills and behaviours you need to start teaching him? Let’s take a look at five key puppy training milestones you […]
Summer means doggie beach days, holidays with your pooch. Melanie Hearse share tips and tricks to keep your furry friend cool in the summer heat.
We speak to V8 Supercar driver Chaz Mostert about his gorgeous dogs, Bangers and Mash. I remember the first time I saw my pet… It was at a well-known pet shop recommended to me on the Gold Coast. I had intended to just get one Daschie but when I first saw them they just […]
Where can you and your pet enjoy a relaxing summer getaway? Tim Falk looks at some of the best dog-friendly holiday destinations on the east coast. School’s out, work is winding down and summer is finally here. It’s time to pack your bags and hit the road for a family getaway — and no […]
There’s no shortage of information on the importance of training and nutrition, but how important is playing with your dog for their mental and physical health? Mel Hearse investigates. Anyone familiar with child development (or a consumer of parenting publications) knows that while children are at play, they are learning valuable life skills. This is […]
From exercise and diet to training and quality time with the family, there’s a whole lot you can do to keep your dog happy and healthy. Tim Falk reports. A healthy dog is a happy dog, and we all want our pets to be as happy as possible. But do you know what you can […]