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All dogs have some level of prey drive, but it does manifest differently depending on the dog breed. What is prey drive in dogs Prey drive is an innate instinct in dogs, inherited from their ancestors, to hunt and capture prey. It's a powerful force that motivates dogs to chase, catch, and sometimes even retrieve objects. Being terrier crosses, both Darcy and Vindi have a...

As we start the new year, I am already starting to receive calls from desperate pandemic puppy and rescue dog owners struggling with some of the most common dog behaviour problems including toileting inside, being destructive as well as reacting aggressively towards other dogs and people. Most of these dog behaviour problems can be attributed to COVID-19 lockdowns and a lack of proper socialisation, anxiety...

Dogs are highly social animals who enjoy companionship, so it's important that we help them to feel safe, confident, and entertained when spending time by themselves.  To help, PETstock’s State Trainer, Mandi Wright has compiled some safety and other helpful tips for dogs left home alone. DOGTV When dogs are left to their own devices, they may experience boredom, anxiety or stress, which can ultimately...

Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise for our dogs.  You can help keep your dog’s brain stimulated with interactive toys, taking them on new routes or different dog parks when out walking, brain games and other playful activities. Many common dog behaviour problems such as chewing, digging, barking and other destructive behaviour can be managed, if their bodies and brains active during...

One of the oldest purebred hounds, Beagle ancestors can be traced as far back as 400 BC in Greece.  However, their history is a little sketchy, as the Beagle that we know and love today wasn’t developed until around the 19th century. The Beagle was originally bred as a scent hound and used for hunting small animals like hares and rabbits. Temperament A small to...

Castlemaine combines the homely feel of a country town, with the convenience you get in the city. There’s something for everyone here and is an awesome location to head to on a caravan and camping holiday or road trip in Victoria. Where to stay when caravanning in Castlemaine Dogs and cats are now welcome at the BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park. Dogs & cats are welcome to...

In between choosing a dog sitter on the dog minding, walking and pet sitting website Pawshake and getting ready for a holiday or business trip, there’s often a LOT going on. In the midst of the hectic-ness, the most important step of the pet sitting process is sometimes overlooked or not done correctly – the meet and greet. You have the power to choose your...

A behaviour that has many dog owners tearing their hair out in frustration is destructive chewing. Especially, as there are many reasons for why a dog might be chewing through every pair of shoes in the house, or pulling apart your back yard bit by bit. Chewing is a natural instinctive behaviour.  This, like a lot of other behaviours that owners perceive to be a...

Many common dog-behaviour issues like barking, digging and destructive chewing are because dogs are bored and anxious, and aren’t getting enough physical and mental stimulation in their day. That's where scatter feeding dogs can help. It is an easy way to add more enrichment into your dog’s day…and scatter feeding dogs will help with those fast eaters that inhale their food before you even put...

The Australian Shepherd breed actually originated in the United States and were bred as herding dogs - a role many still perform today. Temperament They make wonderful family companions, but are highly intelligent and have loads of energy, which needs an outlet, so are best kept active and love nothing more than a job to do. Much like their close relation, the Border Collie. They...