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Territorial Barking is a common dog behaviour problem and I am often asked how to deal with dogs barking at people, other dogs or cars passing by the home. We do need to remember though that some barking is important dog behaviour, and some breeds are prone to bark more than others. This kind of territorial barking is very normal for dogs, so we want...

Dogs that bark excessively can create tension and cause many issues between neighbours, family and friends if the barking continues or worsens over time. It is important to remember that barking is a large part of a dog’s natural behaviour. Excessive barking however is a problem that affects the entire community and is a major reason for local council complaints. Puppies Before we delve into...

Dogs that bark and lunge at other dogs, people and a wide range of other environmental triggers around them are often viewed as being aggressive.  In most cases however, a reactive dog is 'acting out' due to fear and is using this dog behaviour to make the thing it fears go away. Having a reactive dog is a common dog behaviour issue A reactive dog...

October is racing by... which means Halloween is coming to town, as is the Cancer Council's Bark for Life 2018! Whilst we don't celebrate it with a public holiday here in Australia, on October 31st we are increasingly seeing many kids, adults and pooches dressed up for some trick or treating, whilst there is also a growing number of Halloween themed dog events held around...

It’s not uncommon to see dogs barking or reacting fearfully to some very common every day objects or noises including lawnmowers, bikes, skateboards, vacuums, cars, loud noises, thunderstorms and fireworks. Usually this is a result of a lack of early socialisation during their critical period of development as a puppy, the first 3 – 4 months of their lives, where they should be exposed in...

Spending the weekend or night away at a city hotel is not something we usually think about when we want to take our pooch away with us on a dog-friendly holiday. So, how Pawsome is it that we can now choose a dog friendly hotel in many states so we don't have to leave our four-legged best mate back home! When staying at a dog...

One of the most common problems I have to address as a dog trainer is not so much the bad behaviour in dogs, but rather the behaviour of the owner. In the majority of cases where an owner has complained about their dog jumping or barking, not coming back to them at the park, jumping up on the furniture and other annoying habits that have...

The Pooches at Play team explore the life of dogs and how to help keep them healthy and happy. Lara finds out about the benefits of doing agility with your dog and Gyton learns about the sustainability practises behind Glow dog food, as well as the benefits of probiotics for dogs. Dr Melissa Meehan talks us through the signs and symptoms of Bladder & UTIs...

In this episode, Pooches at Play Creator and Co-host Lara Shannon travels to the beautiful waters of Tasmania to check out the Huon Aquaculture salmon farm who supply the salmon that goes into the Big Dog Pet Foods. She learns about their sustainability focus and why Salmon is such a superfood for us and our pets. Host Gyton Grantley gets up close and personal with...

For most of us dogs are a much-loved member of the family, so when we’re taking our ‘family’ holiday, how often have we wished they could just come with us? Fortunately, holidaying with dogs has become much easier. Many places across Australia now recognise that we want our dogs to be able to join us on our getaway, so if you’ve booked yourself some pet friendly...