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20 Kids Safe Rules for Playing with Dogs

Its very rare that a dog will bite a child without being provoked so its vital that you educate your child on the do’s and don’ts when around a dog of any size. Here are 20 rules all kids need to be taught about dogs: Never approach a strange dog you don’t know or a […] Continue reading

Name the Metro Dog

We’re soon to partner with Metro Hotels and we need your help to name the new Metro Hotel’s mascot. Metro have spent so long picking him/her out from the kennels they just have not yet had a chance to name him/her. If the name you suggest is chosen, we will give you two nights’ accommodation at one of […] Continue reading

FADM on Radio 2GB Sydney

June 21 2013 Our Founder, Alex Bedwani on Radio 2GB’s Afternoon program with Chris Smith. Have a listen as they chat about the dog minding industry and how FindADogMinder began. Listen here. Continue reading

Courier Mail – “Amazing things people do”

AUSTRALIANS are so busy juggling careers, family and lifestyle they find little time or energy to devote to things they used to do for themselves. August 6, 2007 Like walking the dog, assembling new furniture or remembering to buy fresh toothbrushes. Witness a unique age of opportunity for a quirky range of personal-service businesses, filling […] Continue reading

Treating a Dog Bitten by a Snake

In Australia you can find the 10 most venomous snakes in the world, though its comforting to know approximately 80% of pets survive a snakebite if treated quickly.     Humans are the most vulnerable and worryingly about 3000 snakebites occur each year in Australia alone.  Did you know that since our dogs spend a lot […] Continue reading

Stray & Abandoned Dogs

Studies show that dogs cannot exist in our society without human companions. If they are found without owners sadly they will often end up in the pound.  They will stay there for up to 6 weeks and if a new home cannot be found, these dogs may be euthanised.       Each year, Dogs Trust conduct a […] Continue reading

Whilst I’m at Work

Many dog owners often cannot decide whether they should leave their dog in their home whilst they go out to work or pop him in the back yard. We know the frustration when you come home and everything is a mess; damaged windows & doors, torn curtains to name just a few.  We can underestimate […] Continue reading

Travel Daily – “Dog Minder Service”

  Travel Daily is a leading travel Industry news publication 28 March 2013 A special website has launched which allows travellers to ensure that their furry friends are looked after while they are away on a holiday. ‘Find A Dog Minder’ connects dog owners with people who can mind their pets, with Australia-wide coverage via […] Continue reading

Sydney Morning Herald – “Mother’s Little Helpers”

  7 October 2012 Goodbye, Superwoman, you unrealistic ideal for working mothers. No longer do we have to pretend to the world we’re you – while imploding inside with the impossibility of doing it all. We know from bitter experience we can’t forge a career, raise a family and run a household all by ourselves […] Continue reading

Does Your Dog Seem Unwell?

There are various reasons why dogs get sick, but all to often its because of what they have put in their mouth.  In most cases it is nothing serious, but occasionally there can be a sign of a more serious problem. Some common sign will be licking their lips, heavy drooling and you will notice […] Continue reading