Tory Island, officiallly known as Toraigh Island, with its population just a tad over 130 people has not much exciting stuff going on. Except for this, which appeared on the UK’s weekly news programme Countryfile, covering news of different parts of the UK’s countryside. A yellow Lab from a local hotel, named Ben, visits the pier, jumps off and paddles to […] Continue reading
When you own a dog, they are your best friend for life, you want the best for them, and you are responsible for their health, nutrition, safety and care. Choosing the right vet and pet insurance can be a difficult process, and you need to make sure you find the perfect one. Here are some […] Continue reading
Deciding on a new puppy can bring loads of joy and excitement to the family, but choosing just which breed is the right fit can be tough. Many different factors need to be taken into consideration including: The size of your Home Willingness to exercise the dog Your work schedule We’ve listed a handful of our favourite breeds and who […] Continue reading
We all know that owning a dog has many benefits. They give you companionship, constant unwavering love; they can give you protection and make you more social. However, did you know that owning a dog has many health benefits? More exercise: Dogs need daily physical exercise, so this means as an owner you will also […] Continue reading
Most of the time when a person hears another person talking, we usually respond not only to what is being said but also to the consonants and vowels that result in words and sentences. Other features of speech including the emotional tone and the speaker’s dialect and body language also contribute to the communication […] Continue reading
Stay, boy, stay – ‘Escape’ Section 25 January 2015 Sometimes the dog or cat simply can’t join you on holiday. Dog owners can track down a minder living in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and various regional centres through findadogminder.com.au. Owners pay a subscription (from $55) to connect with minders who […] Continue reading
25 January 2015 Oh the guilt in your heart when you’re skipping the country for your international holiday and housing the hound in a boarding kennel. This new website matches holidaying hounds with minders who care for dogs in their own homes. Search by postcode and read minders’ profiles to find your pooch’s […] Continue reading
3 January 2015, ‘Home’ Liftout Heading off on holidays is an exciting time for everyone but spare a thought for the family pet. FindADogMinder.com.au is an online marketplace connecting pet owners to dog-loving registered minders who promise to treat your pooch like royalty. Minders charge from $15 per night and owners can sign-up for […] Continue reading
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
When summer hits and the temperature heats up, we as humans start wearing shorts, put our flip-flops on, and usually get a haircut too! For dogs it’s different, some shed their winter coats, but for others they don’t shed at all. We know that thick fur and hot temperatures don’t mix, so its up to […] Continue reading
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