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What Should I Feed My Dog?

Wondering which type of dog food is best for your pooch? Finding it difficult to choose between the vast array of products that all claim to be superior over the others? The team at Pet Circle have put together some handy tips. Here is what you should consider when choosing the best brand for your dog: The […] Continue reading What Should I Feed My Dog?

Do Dogs Miss Us?

by Dr Jo Righetti, Animal Behaviourist Do you ever wonder if your dog misses you when you are gone? Dogs are our faithful, furry friends. Such adoring, unconditional support can be hard to find in a human friend or family member. Perhaps due to this mutual adoration, many dog owners feel guilty at leaving their […] Continue reading Do Dogs Miss Us?

How to Treat a Dog With Anxiety

Just like us humans, dogs too can experience anxiety. Here we are going to help you understand how to recognise anxiety and we’ll then walk you through various steps and training processes to best manage a dog that is showing signs of anxiety. Recognise the Anxiety Physical signs of anxiety The dog sits or walks […] Continue reading How to Treat a Dog With Anxiety

7 Most Common Dog Illnesses

1. Allergies It is not only us humans who can develop allergies, but also our fur-children too. This includes skin allergies, food allergies and contact allergies which manifests by frequent scratching. If you notice your dog scratching frequently, you should go to your vet. Allergies can also be caused by fleas or mites. 2. Ear infections This […] Continue reading 7 Most Common Dog Illnesses

Featured Dog Minder Meredith from Lane Cove

Meredith, Lane Cove NSW Click on the image to view Meredith’s profile Local doggy park & why its great? Kingsford Smith Oval at Longueville. Famous off-leash meeting spot for all four legged friends. Riverview is also just down the road, and the dogs adore the private beach and ovals. Your first childhood dog’s name and breed […] Continue reading Featured Dog Minder Meredith from Lane Cove

Onsen – Japanese Hot Springs – For Dogs

What is Onsen? Onsen is the Japanese term for a hot spring. It contains a specific amount of natural chemical components and has to have a temperature above 25 degrees to be defined as an “Onsen”. In Japan it is usually a place with a hotel and baths with the natural spring water surrounded by […] Continue reading Onsen – Japanese Hot Springs – For Dogs

The Importance of a Meet & Greet

From time to time a dog minder or even a dog owner may realise after the first stay of minding that the minding set-up is just not the perfect fit. This mostly occurs when the owner and minder didn’t make a prior arrangement for a meet and greet. It is very important for all three involved – […] Continue reading The Importance of a Meet & Greet

The Sharing Economy Includes Dogs Now

You’ll never have to beg Facebook for a holiday dog sitter again. By Awol, 9 March 2016 The hardest part of traveling varies from person to person. For some, it’s jet lag. Some others have trouble sleeping in a bed that’s not their own. But for dog owners, it’s gotta be saying goodbye to your sweet prince […] Continue reading The Sharing Economy Includes Dogs Now

Pumpkin- The Racoon Who Thinks She is a Dog

Maybe you already heard about the famous racoon living in the Bahamas. She is a star on Instagram, with 639,000 followers at the moment. Pumpkin grew up with the Kemp family after they found her under a tree with a broken leg. The little racoon was only one month by then and got left by […] Continue reading Pumpkin- The Racoon Who Thinks She is a Dog

When Your Kids Want a Dog

What do you do if your kids want a dog? Before getting a dog, the whole family has to think about if it is the right thing for them or not. Of course there are always two sides to every story which means the positive and negative aspects have to be considered very carefully.   […] Continue reading When Your Kids Want a Dog