Working with dogs and having many different pooches come and go from my home all the time, I am always aware of keeping my place as dog proof as possible. This includes putting any items that can turn into chewable dog toys out of harms way, and also ensuring any toys left out for play are made of safe and good quality materials. Particularly, when...
A snuffle mat is an enrichment activity designed to tap into your dog's sense of smell, providing mental and physical stimulation. The action of sniffing out a treat is hugely satisfying and self-rewarding for your dog (just like barking, but not as noisy). Some dogs just can’t get into interactive toys, which can be noisy or too difficult, so a snuffle mat can be an...
Have the kids been nagging you for a dog for years, or perhaps you have found the perfect rescue pup? Whatever the situation, after all your research on what breed is the right fit, you are finally close to bringing puppy home. Here's some tips for preparing for a new puppy. But what can we do to prepare ourselves for the big day? The following...
Do you know what dog love language your pet speaks? If you do, it can help you to understand what is going to motivate them the most in your training, help you to understand how to best bring them joy and reward them for their unconditional love, and even identify if something is going on with your dog's health. Much like humans, our pets have...
Throwing a dog birthday party (or barkday party as tends to be the craze) for your pooch is something more dog owners seem to be doing these days. As I had never thrown a dog birthday party for Darcy and also missing celebrating Vindi's first birthday party when he first came to me (it took a while to find out his real birth date when...
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...
Having your pet go missing is a very traumatic experience, and it can be hard to know what to do if you have a lost dog or cat. The importance of microchipping your dog and cat Even though the microchipping of dogs and cats is compulsory across most of Australia, far too many of them end up lost and in shelters due to contact details...
Canine couture, in the form of a stylish and practical dog coat, is taking the fashion world by storm and no pooch wants to be left behind the pack when it comes to style, practicality and comfort. There’s more to choosing the right coat for your dog, than looks alone. Breed, age and your dog’s type of hair all come into play when deciding which...
Fitting a dog coat correctly is important, and there’s a few things to keep in mind when choosing the right dog coat for your dog. If your dog has thin or no hair, or is elderly, and you’re choosing one for them to wear inside when it’s cold, make sure it is soft and comfortable so they can easily sleep and move around in them...
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...
Working with dogs and having many different pooches come and go from my home all the time, I am always aware of keeping my place as dog proof as possible. This includes putting any items that can turn into chewable dog toys out of harms way, and also ensuring any toys left out for play are made of safe and good quality materials. Particularly, when...
A snuffle mat is an enrichment activity designed to tap into your dog's sense of smell, providing mental and physical stimulation. The action of sniffing out a treat is hugely satisfying and self-rewarding for your dog (just like barking, but not as noisy). Some dogs just can’t get into interactive toys, which can be noisy or too difficult, so a snuffle mat can be an...
Have the kids been nagging you for a dog for years, or perhaps you have found the perfect rescue pup? Whatever the situation, after all your research on what breed is the right fit, you are finally close to bringing puppy home. Here's some tips for preparing for a new puppy. But what can we do to prepare ourselves for the big day? The following...
Do you know what dog love language your pet speaks? If you do, it can help you to understand what is going to motivate them the most in your training, help you to understand how to best bring them joy and reward them for their unconditional love, and even identify if something is going on with your dog's health. Much like humans, our pets have...
Throwing a dog birthday party (or barkday party as tends to be the craze) for your pooch is something more dog owners seem to be doing these days. As I had never thrown a dog birthday party for Darcy and also missing celebrating Vindi's first birthday party when he first came to me (it took a while to find out his real birth date when...
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...
Having your pet go missing is a very traumatic experience, and it can be hard to know what to do if you have a lost dog or cat. The importance of microchipping your dog and cat Even though the microchipping of dogs and cats is compulsory across most of Australia, far too many of them end up lost and in shelters due to contact details...
Canine couture, in the form of a stylish and practical dog coat, is taking the fashion world by storm and no pooch wants to be left behind the pack when it comes to style, practicality and comfort. There’s more to choosing the right coat for your dog, than looks alone. Breed, age and your dog’s type of hair all come into play when deciding which...
Fitting a dog coat correctly is important, and there’s a few things to keep in mind when choosing the right dog coat for your dog. If your dog has thin or no hair, or is elderly, and you’re choosing one for them to wear inside when it’s cold, make sure it is soft and comfortable so they can easily sleep and move around in them...
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...
