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When bringing a new feline friend into the family you’ll no doubt have a shopping list of items you’re going to need, with kitty litter high up on that list.  If you’ve never owned a cat before you might think that this is an easy decision to make. However, if you haven’t done your homework first you might find yourself breaking out a sweat when...

Have you ever noticed your dog eating grass and wondered why? It seems innocent, but is it really good for them? If we take a look at the evolution of the canine, dogs descended from wild canids, wolves and foxes, and history says that typically they would eat their whole prey. This included the stomach of their prey which contained plants and berries, and may...

Our homes and yards are often full of poisonous chemicals and toxic substances that can be very harmful to our pets.  In fact, poisoning is a very common problem in dogs due to their curious nature and tendency to eat things that we humans would know to stay well away from. If  you suspect that your dog has eating something that might be toxic or contain...

In this Food & Nutrition segment Pooches at Play Co-host Lara Shannon talks with Big Dog Pet Food's Chris Essex about the evolution of the dog and how they are the same or differ from their wolf ancestors - and how this impacts on the diet we should be feeding them. With a jaw structure that they evolved to eat and thrive on in the...

After spending most of my life working in the media and in charities with a focus on promoting environmental and animal conservation and welfare, becoming a dog trainer was not something that had crossed my mind until I took some time out and started a small dog walking and minding business. Fast forward to today and who would have thought that combining my love of...

There are plenty of reasons why one should study dog training. In fact, studying a certificate in dog behaviour and training isn’t just for people that want to go on to become professional dog trainer, it can actually help any owner that wants to understand why dogs do what they do or want to understand their body language better. In the video above, Pooches at...

We are increasingly aware of the benefits that probiotics have on our own health, but they also have a great influence over how the body functions and the overall health of our pets. This good bacteria that lives in the digestion system can help our pets in so many ways, so to find out more, Gyton talks with Jean Flew from Big Dog Pet Foods...

We meet Vet Nurse Bella and her dog Roo who is saving lives by being a canine blood donor. Lara takes us through some common puppy behaviour issues and provides tips to help keep your puppy from chewing, biting, digging and other problem behaviours, whilst Gyton finds out how to give your puppy the right start in life through diet, catching up with Mick from...

Everyone loves a new puppy, a bouncing bundle of joy. But with a new puppy also comes many new challenges. From mouthing and biting, to digging and chewing, it's important to address common behaviour problems early on to avoid them becoming a major dog behaviour problem later on. In this segment, Pooches at Play host and dog trainer, Lara Shannon meets up with the gorgeous...

In this NDTF segment, dog trainer Lara Shannon, visits Diggers Herding in Melbourne to find out about the benefits of taking your dog herding.  Particularly, for working dog breeds to help fulfil their innate desire to chase and herd, herding can help address some common behaviour problems in these breeds. Pooches canine co-host, Dynamite Darcy, also gives it a go to show that herding is not...