Those of you who own a dog may have noticed that they might bite from time to time. The most common reasons a dog may bite are: maternal instincts, fear, pain and possessiveness. Even the friendliest of dogs can bite or nip you given the circumstances. Here are some tips to try and help you … Continue reading How to stop your dog from biting
We change our routines and take extra precaution when the temperatures drop, and the same should be done for your fur-child. Here are five tips to help keep your dog safe and comfortable this winter: Do not leave pets in the car during the winter. You wouldn’t leave your pet alone in the vehicle while … Continue reading Five pet safety tips for winter
Is your fur child tearing apart your backyard? The first step to training your pup to keep his paws to himself is to understand the reason why he digs. Boredom If your dog is bored he could be digging in an attempt to entertain himself. Spending long periods of time in the yard by himself … Continue reading Stop the Digging
Does your pup cower in the corner at the first sight of a storm? It is common for dogs to go into panic mode due to the extremely loud sounds of thunder. The hearing ability of a dog is substantially greater than that of a human, making their ears very sensitive to noise. As your … Continue reading Treating thunderstorm anxiety
Is your dog able to remember that cool trick you taught him, but seems to have no memory of chewing up your favourite pair of shoes? This is because the short-term memory of a dog only lasts up to two minutes. Dog’s live very much in the now but they do have a longer-term memory … Continue reading Just how long is a dog’s memory?
Studies show that the average life of a dog is 13 years. By following these tips you will be able to improve, and hopefully extend, the life of your beloved pet. – Become a regular at your vet with the right Pet Insurance. Make sure to stay up to date on your pet’s vaccinations and … Continue reading How to extend your dogs life
As dog owners, we all adore our pets and often consider them members of our families. Animal behaviorists are suggesting that this is because we bond with them in a way similar to how we bond with our children. Looking into a dog’s eyes triggers a release of the “love hormone” called oxytocin. This release … Continue reading The Look of Love
Any pet owner will tell you that owning a dog is a beneficial experience, but studies over the past two decades show that it may be even more beneficial than we realise. Various owners have reported that their dogs have been able to detect skin, ovarian, lung, breast, bladder, and colon cancer. For example, a … Continue reading Can your dog detect cancer?
The immediate identification of poisoning is often the deciding factor that can save the life of the poor dog that has been poisoned. Poisoning occurs when a dog eats or drinks a harmful, poisonous substance. The substance causes damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and liver, and depending on what the dog has ingested it … Continue reading What to do if your dog is poisoned
My name is Paola D’Alto, I’m an Italian immigrant and have lived in Australia for about two and a half years. About ten months ago I decided to get myself a dog to have some company, because sometimes, the loneliness is overwhelming, because my family and friends are back home in Italy. Today my puppy … Continue reading Australian Dog Ownership Laws
