by Guillermo Troncoso 21 November 2014 As a child, Alex Bedwani desperately wanted a dog. When his parents said they did not fancy the prospect of such a long-term responsibility, 11-year-old Alex came up with a simple concept: start minding other people’s dogs for short periods of time. Little did young Alex know, this idea would … Continue reading Entrepreneur Focuses on Man’s Best Friend
It’s totally normal to worry too much when we leave our pooch alone, and most of the time leaving our dog behind makes us feel worried and even guilty. The dog often feels the same, feeling abandoned or unwanted… Dogs exhibit behaviour like barking, chewing, salivating, defecating, vomiting, urinating or trying to escape. Most of … Continue reading Understanding separation anxiety
Rocky’s K9 Rescue is a non-profit animal rescue managed by Merna Karam in Canley Vale with the assistance of devoted volunteers. She believes in second chances and most of all she doesn’t discriminate on breed, size, cat or dog. She has been doing this when she was 18 years old. Merna rehomes all kinds of animals … Continue reading Rocky’s K9 Rescue
We often think “why do dogs go crazy after taking a bath?” and even “there may be something wrong with my pooch” We humans feel relaxed after a soothing, warm bath its not the same with our dog. There is a reason… We humans feel relaxed after a soothing, warm bath and it is same … Continue reading Dogs Go Crazy after Bathing
There are many reasons why dogs ‘mark territory’ and most of the time we think that they just want to establish their ground though there is more to it than just that. Here are the various reasons why dogs do this: Social Triggers – male dogs urine mark in the presence of female dogs (especially if … Continue reading Marking the Spot
Occasional barking is normal with any breed, however excessive barking is something that we should all be aware of as It can have serious consequences. Excessive barking can be an indication of danger, excitement or hunger. As an example, we know that many dogs bark if a stranger visits our home, however as soon as … Continue reading Barking Mad
We all love to celebrate a job well done and most of us are motived by the end reward or result. It’s the same with dogs, when they are given a task and they have succeeded, the amount of happiness clearly shows they are aware of their feat. Research from Britain’s The Daily Mail discovered … Continue reading Reward for Work
Tricia from Redland Bay, QLD (Click the photo to view profile) Local doggy park & why its great? I actually take the dogs down to the Esplanade each morning for a nice walk along the water. What 1 life lesson could humans learn from dogs? Unconditional love no matter what. “It’s a dog’s life” because… … Continue reading Tricia E. – August 2013
Research in England has shown that a dog’s nose is sensitive enough to sense out a deceased human. Specially trained victim recovery dogs can perform phenomenal feats in sniffing out the whereabouts of bodies and body parts, even beneath mounds of rubble or deep below the water’s surface. This will help forensic teams who are investigating a … Continue reading Sniffing to Find Loved Ones
It’s now proven that jealousy is not just a human trait. Jealousy in dogs actually evolved to protect their social bond with their Master. Dogs do engage in what appears to be jealous behaviours but they are also seeking to break up the connection between the owner and a seeming rival. Our furry friends are motivated to protect … Continue reading Jealousy Not Just In Humans
