Series 2

Dogs just love treats and we just love giving them to our dogs! However, not all dog treats are created equal. It can be hard to know though what is best for our pooch when it comes to dog treats and what we should be avoiding. Firstly, it’s important to choose a treat that has been made for dogs. Some human foods are poisonous to...

Some puppies are born deaf and other dogs can go deaf from a variety of causes, from chronic ear infections or injuries to drug toxicity and, just like us, old age.  Often people think that a deaf dog will have behavioural problems or will be too hard to train whilst, sadly, a lot of puppies that are born deaf are euthanised. However, a deaf dog...

Big Dog Pet Food CEO, Chris Essex, talks to Pooches at Play co-host Lara Shannon about the benefits of raw food diets and other superfoods for dogs. Learn how a diet made up of minimally processed, raw, natural ingredients is the modern day version of what dog’s ancestors, grey wolves, still eat in the wild. Learn what a balanced raw food diet for pets contains,...

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...

In our Weekend Escapes segment for Episode 7 we check out the pet friendly places to stay including Reflections Holiday Parks Jimmy Beach, nestled in the Great Lakes district of NSW and the dog friendly Hank’s at Mollymook is just 2.5 hours from Canberra and 3 hours from Sydney.

We find out at what age dogs are considered ‘mature’ and how their diets need to change to ensure they are getting all of the vitamins and nutrients they need to help them keep fit. Dr Melissa talks about taking care of our dog’s teeth on a daily basis and a regular clean and scale for good gum health. We meet Tikka the staffy to...

Lara finds out how training a deaf dog is no different to training a hearing dog, whilst Gyton meets up with entertainer Tim Campbell and his rescue dog Oscar. We find out how National Dog Day is helping find pets their forever homes and check out the pet-friendly places to stay in NSW including Reflections at Jimmy Beach and Hanks of Mollymook. Lara discusses the...

The Pooches at Play team explore the life of dogs and how to help keep them healthy and happy. Lara finds out about the benefits of doing agility with your dog and Gyton learns about the sustainability practises behind Glow dog food, as well as the benefits of probiotics for dogs. Dr Melissa Meehan talks us through the signs and symptoms of Bladder & UTIs...

In our Weekend Escapes segment we check out the pet friendly places to stay including Reflections Lake Glenbawn located near the Glenbawn National Park in NSW, and the Ocean Blue Coastal retreats on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Choosing the right Vet for your pet can be a big decision to make, so Gyton talks to Dr Bron from PETstock Vets to find out more about the services they offer, what you can expect to find at one of their Vet clinics and why they make for a great choice with it come to choosing a local vet clinic for your furry friend.