Travel & Leisure

Boarding your dog or cat at a kennel whilst you go away can seem daunting.  But a little preparation for a boarding kennel stay can help keep reduce any unnecessary stress on you and your dog or cat. Pet Resorts Australia offers dog and cat boarding across Australia, and can help make the process a little. 1. Visit the kennel first with your dog If...

Going away camping with your dog is a great way to leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life to take in some fresh air, beautiful scenery and get back to basics. Check if the camp spot is pet friendly first There are plenty of free camping spots and holiday parks that are pet friendly to pitch your tent in. Just make sure that you...

Many dogs and cats can get motion sickness like us humans, but if your dog gets anxious in the car, it can be a difficult dog behaviour problem to deal with. Before we get into it though, remember that it is illegal to drive with a pet is on your lap or if it is deemed to be a distraction, so always ensure your pet...

Dogs are social animals, so leaving them alone all day at home with nothing to do is a most common cause for many common dog behaviour problems due to boredom and anxiety. It’s no surprise then that doggy daycare has become a popular alternative. Dogs require a lot of daily environmental enrichment, which is more than just interactive toys. It includes daily exercise, social interactions...

When it comes to Guide Dog interactions, over 40 per cent of Guide Dogs Handlers across Australia have reported an increase in their Guide Dogs having to deal with distractions from pet dogs and owners in the past 12 months, which is putting both the handlers and Guide Dogs at risk. To help provide guidelines for the community when it comes to Guide Dog interactions,...

If you are heading away with your dog and plan on staying near a river, beach or other waterway, it is really important to keep your dog safe.   Here are my top tips to keep your dog safe in water. 1. Not all dogs can swim, try out in shallows first Dog’s aren’t always natural swimmers and can drown as fast (or faster) than a...

There’s nothing better than being able to take our pooches away on a holiday with us. But with over 5,000 dogs being injured in motor vehicle accidents every year across Australia, there’s some important car safety tips for dogs when taking a family road trip. Legal Nationally it’s illegal to drive with a dog on your lap, and they need to be seated where they...

When it comes to some of the top dog behaviour problems trainers are called in to help with, Erin Williams from Beyond Dog Training in Sydney and speaker at this year's Sydney The Pet Show shares her top three, plus some key tips to help. 1. Over-arousal When it comes to top dog behaviour problems, when a dog remains in a state of over-arousal, things...

Hiking with your dog is a natural and enjoyable way for people and dogs to stay fit and provides time for quality bonding between you and your dog. Before heading off for a hiking trail, of course do your research first make sure that dogs are allowed. Prepare before hiking with your dog If you are just starting out, ease yourself and your dog into...

For most of us dogs are a much-loved member of the family, so when we’re taking our ‘family’ holiday, how often have we wished they could just come with us? Fortunately, holidaying with dogs has become much easier. Many places across Australia now recognise that we want our dogs to be able to join us on our getaway, so if you’ve booked yourself some pet friendly...