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Dogs Are The Better “Ball Boys”

We always knew that dogs are special animals; they are faithful companions and give us unconditional love and so much joy. Some of them even have important jobs working in the police force or as an assistant dog for people with disabilities. Now they even work on the tennis court. At the Brazil Open in […] Continue reading

5 options for your dog when you travel

-by TravelLiveLearn, 12 June 2016 The school holidays are fast approaching and no doubt you’re already planning a trip with the family – but this begs the question, what to do with the fur child? Cooper and I have had dogs most of our lives, and we know that they all have different personalities and cope […] Continue reading

Greyhounds – The Perfect Pet

-by Rebecca Page For years I had been hinting at my husband that we needed a dog, but I was always met with common sense reasons why it wasn’t practical. Our yard was too small, it would be cruel to leave a dog at home while we were at work five days a week, or […] Continue reading

Dogs On Instagram Vs. Dogs In Real Life

We all love to post pics of our fur-children on Instagram and we love when our pet sitters send us pics of their guest pooches, but here’s a reality check when the cameras aren’t on! A little something to brighten up your day and give you a laugh – Dogs on Instagram versus dogs in real life, […] Continue reading

Featured Dog Minders Cathy & Peter from Willoughby in Sydney

Meet our dog minders – Cathy & Peter from Willoughby in Sydney    Click on the images to view Cathy & Peter’s profile Local doggy park & why it’s great? Hallstrom Park – all the roads are far away, so we don’t have to be worried about letting the dogs off the leash for a good […] Continue reading

7 Reasons Why Dogs Make Us Happy

Dogs aren’t called man’s best friend without good reason. They are our loyal friends, our cuddle partner and our daily exercise routine. Here are seven reasons why dogs make us happy. A word of warning before you read: this will just make you love your fur-child even more and will probably result in extra treats […] Continue reading

Heartwarming Initiative: Children Read to Shelter Dogs

Sadly, hundreds of dogs in Australia live in shelters, many of them abandoned by their families and some have even been abused. Those dogs living in shelters often get scared and are nervous in the presence of humans. They tend to stay in the corner of their kennels, looking timid and scared which is a reason […] Continue reading

How to Keep Your Dog Warm This Winter

In our last article we explained that many dogs feel the cold just as much as we do and we also explored the risks connected to exposing our fur-children to the cold without any protection. Of course, not every breed has problems with the cold weather, but you should be across whether your dog is climate sensitive. […] Continue reading

Why Regular Pet Food Isn’t The Best For Your Dog

By Dr Antony Karolis With the current furore over the influence major pet food companies are having in our Veterinary Nutrition curriculum, the question “what is the best thing to feed my pet?” has never been more relevant. If the designated experts in our community are not being taught in an unbiased manner, how can […] Continue reading

5 Tips For Finding the Perfect Dog Minder

By Pretty Fluffy, 6 May 2016 A holiday is approaching you’ve planned, paid and packed but then you remember, what about your dog? You’ve considered your options and decided dog minding in the family home is the best option to look after your fur-baby whilst you’re away. But how do you find a pet sitter that […] Continue reading