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When it comes to Guide Dog interactions, over 40 per cent of Guide Dogs Handlers across Australia have reported an increase in their Guide Dogs having to deal with distractions from pet dogs and owners in the past 12 months, which is putting both the handlers and Guide Dogs at risk. To help provide guidelines for the community when it comes to Guide Dog interactions,...

Cancer in dogs is a major health issue facing many dog owners. Do not miss this episode if you want to find out how to prevent and treat cancer in dogs, as pet food nutrition specialist and dog trainer, Lara Shannon, interviews holistic Vet Dr Karen Shaw Becker, Co-Author of the Forever Dog. Plus, Lara and Veterinarian, Dr Melissa Meehan, share plenty of other top...

Independence training is important at all stages of a dog’s life to help build their confidence and comfort in being left alone. As a dog behaviourist, I am seeing many owners that are having problems with their puppies and even older dogs due to anxiety and a lack of proper socialisation, or even too much and inappropriate socialisation. Unfortunately, many puppies missed out on puppy...

The Pomeranian is a spitz-type dog that were first bred in the 1800's and named after the Pomerania region of Poland and eastern Germany. Temperament The Pomeranian are generally very playful, active, friendly and intelligent, making them popular pets. They are very loyal to their families and quite alert, which means they are prone to barking and make good little watchdogs. These extroverted, lively little...

On Sunday the Pooches at Play team took part in the Cancer Council Victoria's  'Bark For Life' event which celebrates and honours the support that dogs provide to people going through a cancer experience. From their unconditional love, support and ability to know when we are feeling sad, to sniffing out cancer and other illnesses in humans, dogs play a vital role in keeping us...

With so many people considering their pet as an important family member, it’s no wonder so many of us want our pets on holidays with us. Caravanning with pets is the perfect way to do this! In this segment, Gyton heads to the Crystal Brook Tourist Park to get some pet-friendly travel tips from a couple of New Age caravan enthusiasts to get their tips...

Whilst I think that we should be celebrating our pets and all the unconditional love and joy they give us every day of the year, make sure you give your pet some extra TLC on the 30th of July as we celebrate International Friendship Day 2019. It is safe to say that most pet parents recognise their furry loved one as their very best friend....

Leaving the radio or TV on for a dog when they are left alone is something I recommend to help with anxiety and boredom, which is why I subscribe to Dog TV for my 'boys'. Dogs see and hear differently to us with their sense of hearing about four times as sensitive as ours and their vision on average 5-6 times poorer than humans.  Their...

Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting time for everyone. It’s also a crucial time for puppy socialisation activities to help ensure it can overcome the instinctive fear that dogs have of humans and many other things in our world. The reason why we need focus on puppy socialisation as early and as positively as possible, is that because everything that a dog learns...

Anxiety in dogs and cats is an increasingly common problem that both Veterinarians and animal behaviourists are treating these days, and can significantly impact their well-being if left unaddressed. That's why understanding the signs of anxiety in dogs and cats is essential for providing them with the care and support they need. It’s been estimated that over 40% of dogs and cats are now suffering...