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Why does your dog sleep so much?

Does it ever feel like whenever you look at your dog they are always sleeping? Whether it be on the couch, a dog bed, in a dog kennel, or just on the floor, it seems dogs sleep a lot more than humans. However, dogs sleep very differently from us, in just about every way from […] Continue reading

Dogs Go Crazy after Bathing

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

Marking the Spot

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

Reward for Work

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

Why Dogs Bark When Sleeping

Have you ever noticed your dog barking whilst sleeping? Many think the dog is dreaming or in discomfort or even pain. We’re often left thinking “what’s gotten into her?” and just assume something is wrong. The good news is that in most cases, there’s nothing to worry about. This is interesting because the dog’s brain is in some […] Continue reading

What our Dogs Say about Us

Did you know that the way you treat your dog can reflect on your personality?The vast breeds of dog from from working dogs to house dogs are all so very different in their nature, personality and character. Here are a few examples of what your dog’s breed says about you: Working Dogs: German Shepherds These […] Continue reading

Dogs in Prison

The Dogs in Prison program is an unusual concept successfully implemented by NSW Corrective Services in 2002. The assistance program was created to train stray and unwanted dogs by prison inmates, with the primary objective of the program being to reduce the recidivism amongst prisoners as well as to enhance their skills to assist with […] Continue reading

Sydney Dog-Friendly Cafe’s

Aussie dog owners often encounter difficulty in bringing their dog along for an outing because of the limited café spots that cater to our canine friends. We know this is mainly due to strict government regulations around food hygiene but there are still a quite a few fun haunts where your fur-child is welcome too! […] Continue reading

A Dog’s Life

The happiness of having a dog is made that little harder by one single thing – our beloved pets don’t live as long as we do. Almost 40% of small breed dogs live longer than 10 years whilst only 13% of giant breed dogs live into the double digits. The average 25kg dog will live […] Continue reading

11 Reasons to Date a Dog Owner

When looking for a potential life partner, we’re always watching out for traits that make them stand out in a unique and positive way. Recent studies have found that men and women who own dogs tend to be more social, active and thoughtful, all super important traits when it comes to the dating world. Owning a […] Continue reading