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Protect your pet and your wallet!

There is always a lot of excitement when you bring a new fur friend into your family. And like when you bring a new baby home, there are also a few surprises! Like training, food, safety, rules around the home, barking, and the list goes on …. While all this is going on, probably the […] Continue reading Protect your pet and your wallet!

Guide to Dog Tags

If you ever have lost your pup, you may understand the importance of dog tags. Hopefully your dog never gets too far away on its own, but just in case it’s very smart to have your dogs identification and your contact information always attached to your pup. What information is needed on your dog’s tag? […] Continue reading Guide to Dog Tags

Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs

  You can’t forget one of your favorite family members around the holidays! Take a look at our recommended dog gifts for this holiday season or have a chat with one of our dog minders about good gift ideas. 1.Hamish McBeth Hamish McBeth is a great stop for all your dog needs! From dog shampoo to […] Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs

4 Tips to keep your Dog Cool this Summer

With the upcoming summer months, it’s important to keep your dog cool! Below are some tips on keeping your dog cool this summer: Change your walking time. It is best to move your dog’s walking times to early mornings and late afternoons when it’s cooler outside. Also try to find a shady route to take […] Continue reading 4 Tips to keep your Dog Cool this Summer

5 Tips to Stop a Dog from Begging

This can often be a difficult task to do once your dog has already developed a habit. It is best to never feed your dog from the table in the first place to avoid this. Dogs treat begging like a lottery system, as they know it may randomly pay off. As a result, they will continue […] Continue reading 5 Tips to Stop a Dog from Begging

Too Busy To Spend Time With Your Dog?

We love our pets but often we have so many other responsibilities and obligations that we just can’t afford the time we’d like to spend with our furry friends. We all know that dogs are mischievous when they are bored and left ‘home alone’. They’re also likely to bark, to let everyone know they are […] Continue reading Too Busy To Spend Time With Your Dog?

7 Must-Follow Aussie Dog Instagrams

Who doesn’t need an extra dose of cuteness to brighten up their day. Follow these Australian pups’ instagrams do just that: homerpugalicious (Perth, Australia) This stylish pug has a passion for naps & treats. fitness? more like fit this whole donut in my mouth A photo posted by Homer Pugalicious (@homerpugalicious) on Oct 20, 2015 at […] Continue reading 7 Must-Follow Aussie Dog Instagrams

Why Do Dogs tilt their head?

We all know how endearing it is when a dog tilts its head and looks at you, but the question is why do they do this cute little tilt? Here are a few possible explanations for this head-tilt: To hear more clearly. A dog’s ear is constructed differently than a human’s ear making the head-tilt […] Continue reading Why Do Dogs tilt their head?

Top Places to Bring your Dog in Melbourne

A Dog Friendly Wine Tour If you are a fan of vino, there are “Dog Friendly Wine Tours” run by Gourmet Pawprints that go to wine regions around Melbourne such as Mornington Peninsula, the Yarra Valley, and Daylesford. These tours usually begin with a chance to get everyone’s pup acquainted and include walks throughout the […] Continue reading Top Places to Bring your Dog in Melbourne

Biggest Mistakes New Dog Owners Make

When you first get a puppy, there are a few things a new dog owner needs to know. Having a new puppy will be exhausting and you will make a few mistakes, but there are a few big mistakes you should avoid: Not socializing your pup enough. You want your dog to be able to […] Continue reading Biggest Mistakes New Dog Owners Make