We all love to post pics of our fur-children on Instagram and we love when our pet sitters send us pics of their guest pooches, but here’s a reality check when the cameras aren’t on! A little something to brighten up your day and give you a laugh – Dogs on Instagram versus dogs in real life, … Continue reading Dogs On Instagram Vs. Dogs In Real Life
Meet our dog minders – Cathy & Peter from Willoughby in Sydney Click on the images to view Cathy & Peter’s profile Local doggy park & why it’s great? Hallstrom Park – all the roads are far away, so we don’t have to be worried about letting the dogs off the leash for a good … Continue reading Featured Dog Minders Cathy & Peter from Willoughby in Sydney
Dogs aren’t called man’s best friend without good reason. They are our loyal friends, our cuddle partner and our daily exercise routine. Here are seven reasons why dogs make us happy. A word of warning before you read: this will just make you love your fur-child even more and will probably result in extra treats … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Dogs Make Us Happy
Sadly, hundreds of dogs in Australia live in shelters, many of them abandoned by their families and some have even been abused. Those dogs living in shelters often get scared and are nervous in the presence of humans. They tend to stay in the corner of their kennels, looking timid and scared which is a reason … Continue reading Heartwarming Initiative: Children Read to Shelter Dogs
In our last article we explained that many dogs feel the cold just as much as we do and we also explored the risks connected to exposing our fur-children to the cold without any protection. Of course, not every breed has problems with the cold weather, but you should be across whether your dog is climate sensitive. … Continue reading How to Keep Your Dog Warm This Winter
By Dr Antony Karolis With the current furore over the influence major pet food companies are having in our Veterinary Nutrition curriculum, the question “what is the best thing to feed my pet?” has never been more relevant. If the designated experts in our community are not being taught in an unbiased manner, how can … Continue reading Why Regular Pet Food Isn’t The Best For Your Dog
By Pretty Fluffy, 6 May 2016 A holiday is approaching you’ve planned, paid and packed but then you remember, what about your dog? You’ve considered your options and decided dog minding in the family home is the best option to look after your fur-baby whilst you’re away. But how do you find a pet sitter that … Continue reading 5 Tips For Finding the Perfect Dog Minder
Thinking about give a little of your ‘hard earned’ to charity? Unsure which one to choose? Here are our five favourite animal charities. RSPCA RSPCA was formed in the 1980’s with the mission to prevent the cruelty to animals. They are an independent, non-government and community based organisation with around 1000 employees and 40 different shelters. The … Continue reading Our Favourite Animal Charities
Meet our Dog Minder – Luci from Thornbury in Melbourne Click on the image to view Luci’s profile Local doggy park & why it’s great? All Nations Park in Northcote. It has a great doggy park, lots of walking tracks, and there are always lots of doggy friends around. What 1 life lesson could humans learn from … Continue reading Featured Dog Minder Luci from Thornbury
Over the years of having a dog in our lives we build up a great relationship with them as we grow old together. As with humans, the older our fur-friend gets, the more care and attention he needs. At some point we’ll begin to notice that our dog cannot walk as fast and long as before … Continue reading What You Need To Know About Senior Dogs
