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With ancestors including the now extinct German Bullenbeisser, and the Old English Bulldog, the Boxer was developed in the late 1800’s in Germany initially as bull baiting dogs and later to control cattle in slaughterhouses. They are a working dog breed and even served in the US military in World War 1 as messenger dogs, carrying packs and as guard dogs. Temperament With their strong,...

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...

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...

Many anxious dogs may bark, lunge and even go to bite when feeling threatened by strangers or other dogs that get too close to them, this is known as fear-based aggression.  I have this with my rescue dog Vindi, which is why I am so passionate about educating people about responsible dog interactions. Then there are those dogs that are submissive or back away when...

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...

Many owners of dogs with behavioural issues can be hesitant to consider medication for anxious dogs, instead hoping training alone will help, or that their dog will grow out of it. Unfortunately, for most dogs with anxiety disorders (and I have two, so I know) it just gets worse. Often impacting on their ability to join in family outings or co-exist with their owners harmoniously....

Over the past couple of weeks I have written a number of articles about specific dog behaviour and training issues including excessive barking and anxiety. From the response we have seen on our social media it is clear that many owners are having trouble understanding why their dogs are ‘acting out’ and are unsure what to do about it. What is a problem dog behaviour?...

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...

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...

How many times have you seen a dog tied up waiting for its owner outside the shops and gone straight up to pat it on the head, or stick out your hand to say ‘hi’, thinking you know how to approach a dog? I daresay most people have done this many times in their life. Knowing what I know now, I would also say that...