Many dogs and cats can get motion sickness like us humans, but there are also many dogs with anxiety when it comes to travelling. To help, here are my top tips for helping dogs with anxiety when they travel in the car. Before we get into it though, remember that it is illegal to drive with a pet is on your lap or if it...

When it comes to flying your dog or cat interstate or overseas, it can be a little daunting for both of you. Fortunately, Jetpets have been doing this for 27 years, so here are some tips to help you prepare your dog for flying in Australia and overseas. With a team of trained and experienced consultants, handlers and vets, their whole focus is on the...

The Dog’n’[email protected] is nestled in the mist of the stunning Adelaide Hills, in the pretty leafy village of Bridgewater making it a pleasant retreat from the city.  It’s a great location with scenic walking trails and surrounded by quaint villages and historic pubs. Easy access to the freeway and a short 20 minute drive will take you to the heart of Adelaide, or relax in...

In episode 4 of Pooches at Play Series 4, we head to the pet-friendly town of Ballarat in regional Victoria, which leads the way when it comes to van ownership in the state. A report from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia shows 150,990 caravans and 13,543 campervans are registered in Victoria making it the the top postcode for caravan ownership. So, if you’re heading...

If you have seen the movie Oddball then you’ll know how the beautiful Maremma dogs ended up becoming guardians of the Warrnambool Middle Island Penguin Colony. If you don’t, the short story is that a local chicken farmer, Swampy Marsh, suggested Maremma guardian dogs could be used to protect the local colony of penguins that were under threat from foxes during the breeding season, after...

If you live or are planning a visit to Victoria, and are looking for some pawsome dog friendly activities and experiences that both you and your pooch will love, then you have to check out the amazing  tours and adventures that Gourmet pawprints has to offer. As you would have seen on our Pooches at Play pet-friendly travel series (Series 4), Gourmet Pawprints they have...

Before you head off on a road trip or caravanning adventure with your pooch there’s some important preparations for holidaying with dogs that you need to consider. Planning and research Whilst many caravan parks and other accommodation providers say they are pet-friendly, it’s important to ensure you plan your journey well ahead of time and do your research into how pet-friendly they actually are. Always...

Check out Pooches at Play Host and Dog Trainer/Behaviourist, Lara Shannon, talking pet-friendly travel tips on Studio 10. As usual she's join by a canine crew, including Pooches at Play's very own canine co-host Dynamite Darcy.   If you're not following this cheeky fellow on Instagram or Facebook, make sure you do so you can keep up with his exciting adventures as he travels across Victoria...

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...

It is important that dogs are kept physically and mentally stimulated when they are left alone all day. A great way to ensure they get the exercise and companionship they need is by dropping them off to a doggy daycare so that they have plenty of friends and come home a very happy, tired and contented pooch Mind My Lead is a doggy daycare based in...