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Common canine misbehaviours

A new study reveals that, before they misbehave, dogs consider whether they’re likely to be caught. Laura Greaves investigates what is […]

Banish dog boredom

Dogs that don’t get enough attention, exercise, and stimulation are usually the ones that develop problem behaviours as a result of […]

Blog of the Week: Week 2

Our second pet ‘blog of the week’ is created by Dudley Dinsdale the Rock ‘n’ Roll Yorkie and his owner Amanda! […]

Ear and Eye Disease

Ear and eye disease

Ears and eyes tend to be the first to get nasty diseases, but what triggers these conditions and how can they […]

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Deadly food for dogs

In winter, it’s common for people to hibernate with their favourite treats, such as chocolate — but such things can be […]

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Odd dog behaviours

Our dogs are always doing crazy things that make us laugh, but could those entertaining antics be a sign of deeper […]

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Cushing’s disease in dogs

Cushing’s disease in dogs affects the adrenal glands and can be very serious, writes Laura Greaves. When Louisa Forrest’s 12-year-old Beagle […]

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Winter dog exercises

How do you keep Fido fit, healthy and happy when it’s blistering cold outside? Kylie Baracz finds out how to get […]

Winter depression in dogs

Winter depression in dogs

Plenty of humans experience depression during the long, dark days of winter, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a proven condition […]

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App for dog lovers

TV presenter Livinia Nixon chats with Kylie Baracz about her love for Labs, the bond her young son has with their […]

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Helping street dogs

Trading her WA home for Bali, Kim McCreanor works relentlessly for the betterment of street dogs’ situation. Mamta Bhatt chats to […]

Guide Dogs for Wet Nose Day

Wet Nose Day

If you’re a dog lover, Guide Dogs supporter or curious about volunteering to raise a guide dog puppy for a year […]

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Bucket list for dogs

A young boy’s touching tribute to his dying dog has inspired a new trend among dog owners, a bucket list for […]

Dogs help fight Autism

Dogs are playing an integral role in unlocking the wider world for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as Laura Greaves discovers. […]

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Watch out for swooping birds this spring

Spring is high season for swooping magpie attacks and the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has some helpful tips to help you […]

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Unbreakable bond with dogs

Katie Cincotta explores the divine and unbreakable bond between humans and dogs. Ask anyone who shares their life with a dog […]

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Reading with dogs

A unique and inspiring Australian program that help kids develop a love of reading with dogs, writes Laura Greaves. Janine Sigley […]

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Legally Blonde’s celebrity dog trainer

Mamta Bhatt chats to Peta Clarke, the woman behind the two pooches (Sparrow and Quinn) stealing the limelight in Legally Blonde […]

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How to be an eco-friendly dog owner

Yatu Widders Hunt finds out how to be an eco-friendly dog owner and reduce your carbon paw print. In a society […]

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DIY dog grooming

It doesn’t matter if your pooch is long-haired, short-haired or hairless, every dog needs to be groomed. Krissy Bradfield finds out […]

training more than one dog

Training more than one dog

How can owners juggle training more than one dog? Kate Potter finds out. Training one dog can sometimes be tricky, but […]

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Dog psychology

Not quite sure if your pooch needs a little discipline, or the help of an expert behaviourist? Mel Hearse chats to […]

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Ten ways to help your dog make friends

Making new friends is hard even for our canine pals, but there are things owners can do to help your dog […]

Talented dogs

Talented dogs

Forget rolling over or bringing in the newspaper — dogs are capable of far more than we often give them credit […]

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