Katie Cincotta takes a trip along the Great Ocean Road to some of the beautiful pet-friendly spots in Victoria. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to head to one of Victoria’s most spectacular coastlines, packed to the rafters with winter woollies (it’s cold down here!), canine tech toys, and of course your […]
Why do dogs get sensitive stomachs? Kylie Baracz discovers why they can occur and how you can prevent them. Sensitive stomachs in canines can occur for many reasons. They may be caused by a dietary sensitivity, food allergy, an intolerance or a gastrointestinal disease. Dr Martine Perkins, veterinarian from Pymble Veterinary Clinic, says because there […]
Not just for the long, hot days of a Western Australian summer, this beach side holiday is perfect for the cooler months too, writes Houndstooth Studio’s Alex Cearns. We finally found the perfect time for a long awaited beach break ‘Down South’ with two of the sweetest travel companions, Pip, our two-year-old Kelpie cross Greyhound, […]
Dogs and kids go together like bees and honey, so Tim Falk investigates how you can ensure your children and your pooch get along For children all across Australia and around the world, growing up with a dog is one of life’s joys. Dogs bring love, companionship and an understanding of responsibility into a child’s […]
Vanessa and Darren Smith were going to put their King Charles Spaniel cross, Cooper, to sleep because of his bad temperament, when a last-minute recommendation to talk to dog trainer, Scott Donald, saved the day. Kate Potter discovers more about training a difficult dog Cooper hadn’t always been a “bad” dog. Initially, the Smiths had […]
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. […]
It’s not every day you see a Shih Tzu turn into My Little Pony or a Poodle become a colourful Chinese dragon. But that’s just the beginning of what is created by Australia’s top dog groomers at GroomEx, the crème de la crème of grooming competitions organised annually by the Pet Industry Association of Australia […]
Becoming sustainable is the way of the future to reduce emissions and essentially ‘save the planet’, but did you know you can also reduce your dog’s eco paw print? Kylie Baracz reports. Words such as “climate change”, “carbon footprint” and “global warming” are popping up in newspapers and television programs around the world — but […]
Want to go out and experience the sun, surf and sand with your pooch? Now you can! Kylie Baracz finds out how to teach your dog to surf. Got your beach bag packed, umbrella under arm and towel at the ready? What about your pooch? Hitting Australian shores is the new sport known as dog […]
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