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Featured Minder Kate’s Doggy Story

A heart warming story told to us by our minder Kate, from Rivervale WA, our featured Dog Minder for July 2013. “I had a Labrador, Dally, he was a Federal Drug Dog who was retired at age five as he had chronic arthritis.  He was the most beautiful dog.  Being a Lab though he was […] Continue reading

Should I Desex my Male Puppy?

Many first-time dog owners are often in two minds when it comes to making a decision about desexing their new dog. There are pro’s and cons and it can be particularly useful if your dog has some behavioral issues. Pros Can reduce aggressive behavior Greatly minimises the desire to roam Eliminates unwanted reproduction The dog […] Continue reading

Doggy Socialisation

We all want to protect our precious pooch from negative and dangerous situations but there is a line that must not be crossed. Let’s face it, we should allow them to learn how to blend-in and behave in an acceptable manner when they are around people, other dogs  and a new environment. We may encounter […] Continue reading

Dog’s Help Boost your Baby’s Immune System

Many believe that infants should avoid spending too much time with the pet dog because of the dog’s fur and the perception that a dog’s coat is dirty. A recent study however has concluded this is actually a fallacy. Researchers compared the results from babies that don’t have dogs to those who do have dogs […] Continue reading

Make the Perfect Garden for your Dog

If you’re considering welcoming a pooch to the family then you’ll need to make some small changes as a curious dog may ruin that perfect garden of yours. Dogs love adventure and they love to search and explore every inch of your garden. With this, try to make stone paths or use pavers, also make […] Continue reading

Female or Male Dog? Does it Matter?

Choosing a breed is the first big decision you have to make. After finally deciding what breed, you now need to consider gender. Little do we know, female and male dogs are more than likely to possess different characteristics and traits. Some say female dogs are easily trained because they are more focused, unlike male […] Continue reading

Is your dog getting the right amount of exercise?

Dogs are active by nature. For thousands of years they’ve worked with us humans, and each type of breed has their particular role, like looking after livestock, hunting or for protection purposes such as in police forces. But sad to say, these days some dogs are Couch Potatoes! Food is conveniently provided for them, and […] Continue reading

Wet or Dry Dog Food – The Pros and Cons

It’s a question we’re often asked – Should I feed my dog wet or dry food?  Well one is not better than they other but lets take a look at both sides of the story and check out the pros and cons for each type of food. Dry food (biscuit, kibble) For convenience for you […] Continue reading

Tips for taking your Pooch to the Park

Taking your furry friend out for some fun at the park? Here are a few tips to get you equipped with what to expect, a fun and sociable environment that should ensure it doesn’t turn to chaos! Training Basic training like hand gestures or voice signals should be introduced prior to deciding to take your […] Continue reading

Dog Sitter or Boarding Kennel?

Here’s something that all dog owners have to look about before going away. Do we settle on a passionate pet minder to look after our pooch, making him comfortable and happy just like he’s used to? Or, do we go for a boarding kennel that only locks him up in a cage, with an inflexible […] Continue reading