If you’d love to have a dog of your own but perhaps the long-term commitment is just too much or the rising cost of pet ownership has put it out of reach, don’t lose hope as there are options! Minding a dog whilst the owner is away is a great alternative to dog ownership. There … Continue reading Pet Sitters Get Paid to Play
Many dog owners tell us of the frustration in trying to communicate with their dog as well as trying to understand how their dog is feeling. Knowing its not easy, we’ve put together some key body language messages that will help you understand just how your pup is feeling. Let’s take a look at the … Continue reading Canine Body Language
Dogs are fun-loving animals and they’re sociable too, but welcoming a second dog into the family can be problematic, as dogs are known to be territorial animals. It’s important that you have a basic understanding of how to handle this introduction before you bring home dog number two. Here are five ways to make this … Continue reading Considering a Second Dog
A heart warming story told to us by our minder Kate, from Rivervale WA, our featured Dog Minder for July 2013. “I had a Labrador, Dally, he was a Federal Drug Dog who was retired at age five as he had chronic arthritis. He was the most beautiful dog. Being a Lab though he was … Continue reading Featured Minder Kate’s Doggy Story
Many first-time dog owners are often in two minds when it comes to making a decision about desexing their new dog. There are pro’s and cons and it can be particularly useful if your dog has some behavioral issues. Pros Can reduce aggressive behavior Greatly minimises the desire to roam Eliminates unwanted reproduction The dog … Continue reading Should I Desex my Male Puppy?
We all want to protect our precious pooch from negative and dangerous situations but there is a line that must not be crossed. Let’s face it, we should allow them to learn how to blend-in and behave in an acceptable manner when they are around people, other dogs and a new environment. We may encounter … Continue reading Doggy Socialisation
Many believe that infants should avoid spending too much time with the pet dog because of the dog’s fur and the perception that a dog’s coat is dirty. A recent study however has concluded this is actually a fallacy. Researchers compared the results from babies that don’t have dogs to those who do have dogs … Continue reading Dog’s Help Boost your Baby’s Immune System
If you’re considering welcoming a pooch to the family then you’ll need to make some small changes as a curious dog may ruin that perfect garden of yours. Dogs love adventure and they love to search and explore every inch of your garden. With this, try to make stone paths or use pavers, also make … Continue reading Make the Perfect Garden for your Dog
Choosing a breed is the first big decision you have to make. After finally deciding what breed, you now need to consider gender. Little do we know, female and male dogs are more than likely to possess different characteristics and traits. Some say female dogs are easily trained because they are more focused, unlike male … Continue reading Female or Male Dog? Does it Matter?
Dogs are active by nature. For thousands of years they’ve worked with us humans, and each type of breed has their particular role, like looking after livestock, hunting or for protection purposes such as in police forces. But sad to say, these days some dogs are Couch Potatoes! Food is conveniently provided for them, and … Continue reading Is your dog getting the right amount of exercise?
