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4 Pet Sitting Options For Your Fur-Child

Sporteluxe, 19 June 2016 Before heading out of town, think about the best sitting option for your fur-child. Here, Alex Bedwani, Founder of FindADogMinder, shares four ideas. You’re planning your next holiday and at the same time thinking ‘what do I do with my fur-child?’. No need to worry, we have put together all of […] Continue reading 4 Pet Sitting Options For Your Fur-Child

7 Myths About Dog Training

There are so many myths out there about dog training that we decided to share 7 of the big ones with you. We’ve also included some tips so hopefully you can learn a thing or two along the way! 1. A dog who doesn’t learn fast or doesn’t learn at all is either stupid, stubborn or […] Continue reading 7 Myths About Dog Training

Training Tips by Dr Marie Rowe

by Dr Marie Rowe 20th June 2016 Getting your dog’s attention in all circumstances is the first, and possibly the most important thing to teach your dog. Learning to immediately look at you when called could well save her life, so let’s make paying attention worthwhile for her. Begin at home. Each morning, fill a […] Continue reading Training Tips by Dr Marie Rowe

Dogs In The Courtroom

Sadly in Court many abuse victims including those sexually assaulted have trouble to tell their story or to testify against their perpetrators. It is especially difficult for children to open up to unfamiliar people in an intimidating environment like a courtroom. In 2004 the Courthouse Dogs were founded in the USA, with the purpose to make it […] Continue reading Dogs In The Courtroom

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 Dogs Are The Better “Ball Boys”

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 5 options for your dog when you travel

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 Greyhounds – The Perfect Pet

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 Dogs On Instagram Vs. Dogs In Real Life

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 Featured Dog Minders Cathy & Peter from Willoughby in Sydney

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 7 Reasons Why Dogs Make Us Happy