Kylie Baracz discovers top tips on how to stop your dog pulling on the leash and get your unruly pooch walking side-by-side with you Walking a puppy can be a nightmare – they tend to roam from one side of the footpath to the other and grab the lead for an impromptu game of tug-of-war. […]
Thinking of adopting a furry addition to the family? Katie Cincotta finds out how to introduce your new dog to existing pets. There’s a new pup in town and he’s bursting at the seams to meet everybody: tail is wagging, face is panting and eyes are bulging with the sheer excitement of the adventure: new […]
No matter whether they’re big or small, scruffy or hairless, dogs can get into dogfights. Tim Falk investigates what to do when your dog goes the biff with another pooch. It’s something many dog owners have experienced over the years: you’re out for a walk with your dog on a lead, when an unleashed dog […]
We have all heard (or experienced!) the ‘terrible twos’ but can this happen to our fur-babies too? Kate Potter discovers at what age dogs becomes adolescents, what it means and how to stop the cheeky canine behaviour. We’re all familiar with the so-called ‘terrible twos’ that can turn sweet and agreeable toddlers into precocious terrors. […]
Jodie Sultana is a dog trainer not to be messed with. Her motto is ‘Sit Happens’ and that is exactly what she teaches her canine charges. Sultana chats to Kylie Baracz about her passion for pooches and how she got into the industry. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you […]
For many people, their dogs are their ‘fur-babies’ — the centre of attention and object of affection… until a human one comes along to share the limelight. Caroline Zambrano finds out how our dog and babies can get along. Most dogs are happy to accept newcomers into the family and very few show any signs […]
Canine cognitive dysfunction, otherwise known as dementia in dogs, is sadly a fact of life for many ageing pooches. Tim Falk investigates the early signs of the disease and how it can be managed. After bringing us many years of love, joy and devoted companionship, our dogs inevitably start to slow down a little and […]
Dog trainer Zoe Daly not only teaches dog obedience classes; she also trains canines to save lives. Daly chats to Kylie Baracz about her work training these remarkable dogs. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I have been training dogs for seven years, working professionally at a […]
Just as we age and become prone to ailments, so do our canine companions. Kylie Baracz finds out about osteoarthritis in dogs and the beneficial physical treatments that can help ease their pain. Osteoarthritis, often simply called arthritis, is a degenerative joint disease that results in poor cushioning and lubrication of joints during movement. In […]
Not quite sure if your pooch needs a little discipline, or the help of an expert behaviourist? Mel Hearse chats to the experts and finds out whether dog psychology can help your four-legged friend. With the growing popularity of shows like Cesar Millan, there’s clearly belief in the value of doggie psychology, but as it’s […]
