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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 Heartwarming Initiative: Children Read to Shelter Dogs

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 How to Keep Your Dog Warm This Winter

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

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 5 Tips For Finding the Perfect Dog Minder

Our Favourite Animal Charities

Thinking about give a little of your ‘hard earned’ to charity? Unsure which one to choose? Here are our five favourite animal charities. RSPCA RSPCA was formed in the 1980’s with the mission to prevent the cruelty to animals. They are an independent, non-government and community based organisation with around 1000 employees and 40 different shelters. The […] Continue reading Our Favourite Animal Charities

Featured Dog Minder Luci from Thornbury

Meet our Dog Minder – Luci from  Thornbury in Melbourne Click on the image to view Luci’s profile Local doggy park & why it’s great? All Nations Park in Northcote. It has a great doggy park, lots of walking tracks, and there are always lots of doggy friends around. What 1 life lesson could humans learn from […] Continue reading Featured Dog Minder Luci from Thornbury

What You Need To Know About Senior Dogs

Over the years of having a dog in our lives we build up a great relationship with them as we grow old together. As with humans, the older our fur-friend gets, the more care and attention he needs. At some point we’ll begin to notice that our dog cannot walk as fast and long as before […] Continue reading What You Need To Know About Senior Dogs

Why Do Dogs Lick?

As a dog owner or dog minder we have all experienced the slobber when a dog starts licking your hands or face when you greet him or even when just laying on the couch together. Many people who are not used to it react with a lack of understanding and sometimes disgust. Some dog owners are […] Continue reading Why Do Dogs Lick?

Do Dogs Feel the Cold?

Many people believe that dogs aren’t sensitive to cold weather and that they don’t mind being in a chilly climate. They think that because they have fur this will protect them from the elements, this assumption is a big mistake. Most dogs, except for some breeds which are bred for cold weather, such as the Husky and Shiba Inu, get […] Continue reading Do Dogs Feel the Cold?

What Should I Feed My Dog?

Wondering which type of dog food is best for your pooch? Finding it difficult to choose between the vast array of products that all claim to be superior over the others? The team at Pet Circle have put together some handy tips. Here is what you should consider when choosing the best brand for your dog: The […] Continue reading What Should I Feed My Dog?