Kristie Bradfield looks back at the origin of pack theory and the role of the alpha dog. There was a time in recent history when becoming the alpha in your own familial pack was what a lot of dog owners aspired to. There were television shows about it, websites and YouTube channels devoted to it, […]
Should you desex your dog? Laura Greaves examines the arguments for and against whether you should desex your pet. More than 90 per cent of Australia’s registered dogs are desexed, which shows that most owners who are responsible enough to register their four-legged friends are also responsible enough to have them desexed. But, that figure doesn’t […]
When a dog growls, this is bad, right? Katie Cincotta finds out why this common misconception isn’t necessarily true You don’t have to be Dr Doolittle to know that when a dog growls, it’s time to listen. Seasoned animal behaviourist Dr Joanne Righetti explains that growling is a canine vocalisation that communicates a dog’s intentions […]
Got yourself a pooch and a leash? Melanie Hearse talks to the experts about how to handle any problems that can happen when you go walkies.
According to the Australian Veterinary Association, anxiety has become the most common disorder facing our dogs.
With their clean lines, strong, robust physique and wonderful sense of fun, both the Bull Terrier and its little cousin, the Miniature Bull Terrier, make wonderful family companions. Facts Personality: Loads of fun, with a lovely sense of humour that will have their owners in stitches. A great dog for: The purebred Bull Terrier is […]
Does your dog suffer from the pain of arthritis? Tim Falk investigates what you can do to help those aching canine joints.
Getting your dog desexed is an important duty for every responsible pet owner, but does desexing turn your four-legged friend into a different dog? Tim Falk reports.
Kylie Baracz speaks to Jan Allen about her involvement with AMRRIC and how she has helped increase the wellbeing of rural dogs in indigenous communities.
Anyone who has spent time around dogs knows they love to be the centre of our world, but do they actually experience jealousy? Susanna Smith discovers.
