Series 3

Many people may not realise that a rabbit can live up to 10 years of age and, like owning a dog, requires a considerable amount of care, time and money. They may be referred to as ‘pocket pets’ but this does not make their needs any less important than any other family pet. They require exercise, interaction, a specific diet and twice yearly vaccinations. So,...

The health benefits of including Omega-3 fats in a human’s diet are widely known and accepted. But, did you know that Omega-3 fats also provide our pets with a range of health benefits as well when included in their diet through proteins such as Salmon? Second only to protein, fats form a vital part of our pets’ dietary requirements. Fats provide energy, are critical for...

Whilst owning a horse is not something that many of us are able to do these days, if you are fortunate enough to have the land and zoning that allows you to, or can keep one at some stables nearby, owning a horse is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Whether a horse is used for pleasure riding, competition or is just kept as a pet,...

With so many people considering their pet as an important family member, it’s no wonder so many of us want our pets on holidays with us. Caravanning with pets is the perfect way to do this! In this segment, Gyton heads to the Crystal Brook Tourist Park to get some pet-friendly travel tips from a couple of New Age caravan enthusiasts to get their tips...

Meet Marty McFly who shows a pretty cool variety of tricks! Marty is one of our Series 3 Smart Pets.

Fixing your dog's skin irritaions with food is possible if done correctly as discussed in our video with Phivo from Augustine Approved. Dogs can suffer from a variety of skin conditions, causing pain, itching and inflammation and depending on a few factors (including genetic factors) you may find they are prone to skin conditions. For example, Bulldogs or Pugs can suffer irritation from bacteria and...

Pooches at Play co-host Gyton Grantley meets bird-lover and owner Kim who talks about her experience of rescuing many different birds including Joe a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. The Sulphur-crested cockatoos are is Australia's most famous cockatoo and you can recognise them by their yellow crest and wings. These fabulous cockatoos are very social, especially during autumn and winter when mating season has ended. They fly...

Pooches at Play Host, Gyton Grantley meets with Sharee Hocking from Companion Canine Training and learns about the benefits of becoming a dog trainer. Sharee shares her journey with her own Assistant Dog and tells Gyton about her career in training other assistant dogs to help more people like herself. Engaging in a certificate of dog training is not only beneficial for people already working...

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...