February 4, 2022

Grooming puppies and anxious dogs can be tough on everyone involved so it’s important when you wash a puppy for the first time that you make it a positive experience. Get them used to their paws being touched Before you wash a puppy, you first want to get them used to having their paws touched by gently massaging them between the pads. This also helps...

This week’s breed in focus is the Kelpie. Bred for herding, they are Australia’s most popular working dog and thrive when working on the land. They were initially developed in the late 1800's to work on Australia's sheep stations. Its name comes from Scotland and means 'the spirit of the waters'. Temperament Kelpies are extremely loyal and devoted to their family, affectionate and friendly. They’re...

If you are looking for a luxurious pet-friendly staycation in the heart of Melbourne’s Southbank, then The Langham Melbourne Pampered Pet package is for you. Recently I took Darcy to stay at The Langham Melbourne for a special treat and share some tips to help ensure that you and your dog are well prepared and can abide by some basic hotel etiquette so as to...

The rapid growth of the pet product and service industry over the past few years has also meant there has been more demand than ever for pet brands needing animal talent to model their goods, not to mention all of the other products and services using pets in their advertising. You only have to turn on the TV, or whatever device you choose to watch...

One of the most useful things an owner can teach their dog is place training such as “On Your Bed” and provides many benefits in many different situations. The benefits of place training Place training is great for independence training as they learn to spend some time alone, and great for meal time when you don’t want begging eyes looking up at you. If your...

If you are a regular reader of this blog and website, you would see many examples of dogs doing amazing things to help people in the community. The MacKillop Family Services PawPals program is another example of this. MacKillop Family Services supports at-risk children living in Melbourne’s west to engage in education through its Specialist Schools and education outreach services. Education is the cornerstone of...

Often one of the main concerns people have around raw food diets is because they have been scared into believing bacteria in raw food will make their dog sick.  We bust the myths around bacteria in raw food and discuss why it can be good for your dog with Veterinarian, Dr Duncan Houston. Is bacteria in raw food as bad as we are led to...