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The Australian Lions Hearing Dogs, based in the Adelaide Hills, trains dogs for the hearing impaired to provide independence, security and confidence. They’re also helping save dogs’ lives, with the majority of their dogs being rescues. Whilst staying in the Adelaide Hills to film Episode 5 of our pet-friendly travel special, I visited the ‘home’ of the Lions Hearing Dogs to meet some clever rescue...

When taking your new puppy or adopted dog to an off-leash dog park, there’s a few things to look out for to make sure they are kept safe and feel secure. Off-leash recall Even though you may have worked on your recall at home, under high distraction with lots of dogs running around at an off-leash dog park, your new puppy or rescue dog may...

Known for its long, shaggy coat, and for being the mascot for Dulux paints for over 60 years, the Old English Sheepdog, or OES which it is often referred to as, was originally bred to herd sheep and cattle. Temperament These guys are fun-loving and affectionate, they get along well with other dogs and pets, and make for a great family dog.  They are very...

With many friends and families preparing to get together over the festive season, I wanted share my top tips for keeping pets safe at Christmas during this fun, but often stressful time. With almost 70% of Australian households now being home to over 28 million pets, almost half having at least one dog1 and a third housing at least one cat2, Australian pet ownership is...

Being healthy physically, feeling connected to others and having fun are important to our mental health as is having sense of meaning and purpose in life.  On the other side a few of the more significant contributors to mental ill-health are being sick and tired, and feeling lonely and isolated. Interestingly, owning a pet can address all these issues in a positive way and can...

Dogs and costumes. Do they go together? Before you impulse purchase an array of adorable shark or bumble bee dog costumes, it's always a good idea to pause and have a think about how your pet would really feel wearing it. You may not even think about it, but studies show that dressing up your pooch in fancy costumes can be damaging to their wellbeing...

Many people may not realise but dogs can become very ill and even die after ingesting poisonous mushrooms found in their backyard. Having read about a couple of dogs that died by eating poisonous mushrooms, it was a stark warning of how we need to be vigilant about our dogs' safety, especially in gardens and other areas where any poisonous mushrooms may be growing, or...

The Newfoundland originated in Newfoundland, on the east coast of Canada and, given their strength, thick double coat and webbed paws, they were used to pull carts of wood from the forest, and fishing nets out on the water. Temperament Gentle and placid they have a wonderful nature so make fantastic family pets and generally love children. Although you will need to watch toddlers around...

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier comes from the Staffordshire region of England. They were originally bred from crossing Bulldogs and other terrier breeds for bull and bear baiting, until the practice was banned in the UK in the 1830s. Affectionally known as the English Staffy, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of Australia’s most popular breeds. Temperament The Staffordshire Bull Terrier shares its lineage with the...

Given the endless support and love that dogs bring to us, it is no surprise many homeless people across Australia live on the streets with a dog by their side, so I'd like to encourage people to think about the pets of the homeless. With 1 in 200 people falling under the Australian Bureau of Statistics’s definition of homelessness and the 2016 Australian Census showing...