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Sniffing to Find Loved Ones

Research in England has shown that a dog’s nose is sensitive enough to sense out a deceased human. Specially trained victim recovery dogs can perform phenomenal feats in sniffing out the whereabouts of bodies and body parts, even beneath mounds of rubble or deep below the water’s surface. This will help forensic teams who are investigating a […] Continue reading

Jealousy Not Just In Humans

It’s now proven that jealousy is not just a human trait. Jealousy in dogs actually evolved to protect their social bond with their Master. Dogs do engage in what appears to be jealous behaviours but they are also seeking to break up the connection between the owner and a seeming rival. Our furry friends are motivated to protect […] Continue reading

Why Dogs Bark When Sleeping

Have you ever noticed your dog barking whilst sleeping? Many think the dog is dreaming or in discomfort or even pain. We’re often left thinking “what’s gotten into her?” and just assume something is wrong. The good news is that in most cases, there’s nothing to worry about. This is interesting because the dog’s brain is in some […] Continue reading

New Treatment for Ill Dogs

      Even our furry friends can get the terminal illnesses that are sadly so prevalent amongst us humans. Dogs aged 10 years and over are second only to humans in the likeliness that they will be diagnosed with some form of cancer. Scientists at the University of Vienna in Austria have for the first […] Continue reading

Is it right to bring your pooch to the office?

It’s becoming well known that dogs help to alleviate stress and can even benefit your overall mood. The same can be said within a workplace environment too, and having a dog in your office can offer many benefits. It actually encourages a productive and collaborative work ethic as well as lowering stress levels and boosting […] Continue reading

Dogs May Protect Children from Asthma

    In excess of 2 million Australians suffer from Asthma. This is alarming considering the medical advancements in the 21st Century, though there is good news. The family dog may help us in more ways than we know. Recent studies concluded that having a dog or cat in your home had meant better protection […] Continue reading

What our Dogs Say about Us

Did you know that the way you treat your dog can reflect on your personality?The vast breeds of dog from from working dogs to house dogs are all so very different in their nature, personality and character. Here are a few examples of what your dog’s breed says about you: Working Dogs: German Shepherds These […] Continue reading

Dogs in Prison

The Dogs in Prison program is an unusual concept successfully implemented by NSW Corrective Services in 2002. The assistance program was created to train stray and unwanted dogs by prison inmates, with the primary objective of the program being to reduce the recidivism amongst prisoners as well as to enhance their skills to assist with […] Continue reading

Man’s Best (and dearest) Friend

Sydney Morning Herald – Money Section 11 June 2014 Australians are a nation of animal lovers, with one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world. In fact, there are more pets than people in this country. So it’s not surprising pet care is big business. If you own a medium-sized dog, chances […] Continue reading

The First Week with our Baby Blue Boy

Lucy Starrat, first time staffy owner I first saw a photo of this handsome little boy on a breeder’s Facebook page on Sunday morning. The accompanying text read “our last blue staffy available for loving home on Friday enquire now, this boy won’t last long”. Within 24hours, frequent family discussions and a few back and forth […] Continue reading