Walking keeps dogs fit physically and mentally, allowing them to interact with people and animals and explore their environment. Caroline Zambrano spoke to experts about the epidemic of under-exercise in Australian dogs and why we need to get our dogs out and about every day. Dogs tell us they love walks its the highlight of […]
Jack Russell dogs are full of energy, are fun-loving and are suitable for dog obedience games like agility. Facts Personality: The JRT is lively, enthusiastic, fun loving and eager to please. They will thrive if exercised daily and included as part of the family. Suitable for: Active people who enjoy spending time with, exercising and […]
Facts Grooming: Little grooming required Exercise: Medium-high (they require daily exercise) Size: Average Lifespan: 12-16 years Originating in Africa, the Basenji is an ancient breed and has changed little over thousands of years. Dating back to the pharaohs and as far back as 4000BC, the Basenji is still highly prized by the natives in Southern […]
Australia’s native dog, the Dingo, could be heading in the same direction as the Tasmanian Tiger, one of this country’s most unfortunate and avoidable animal extinctions The Dingo, sometimes referred to as the Canis Familiaris Dingo, hasn’t had the best reputation in the past. But when you understand the nature of the dog, it becomes […]
Your dog’s golden years are special years. It’s a time for togetherness, a time for gentle understanding, and a time to show your lifelong companion just how much you care about them. We find out important information about geriatric dog care. We’d all love our dogs to live as long as we do, but of […]
Nadia Crighton sits down with well-known celebrity Amanda Keller to chat about life with her four-legged family member, Ripley. On a sunny afternoon in Sydney, Dogs Life sat down with well-known celebrity, Amanda Keller, and her adorable family to chat about their furry family member, Ripley. Amanda currently fires up the airwaves with her hilarious […]
Delta behavioural trainer Karin Larsen Bridge from Get S.M.A.R.T (Successful Motivation And Reward Trained) Dogs explains how ineffective saying NO! can be and offers some great tips on positive training. We’ve all done it. Our dogs do something annoying and our first reaction is to shout NO! That’s because were human words come easy to […]
The Labrador is a loveable large breed dog that has a good nature and adores people. Facts Personality: This lovable pooch has to be one of the best feel-good dogs available. Warm, affectionate and loyal, the Lab adores people and needs to be taken in as one of the family. It will return any love […]