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A Dog’s Life

The happiness of having a dog is made that little harder by one single thing – our beloved pets don’t live as long as we do. Almost 40% of small breed dogs live longer than 10 years whilst only 13% of giant breed dogs live into the double digits. The average 25kg dog will live […] Continue reading

Crate Training Your Pup

Owning a puppy under one year is not easy especially early on when you want to get out of the house or have some things to and the first thing that comes to mind is “what will he chew?”. Crate training is less common here in Australia however in the United States it is quite […] Continue reading

Our Fave Kids & Dogs Bonding Stories

There’s always something magical about a relationship between a child and a dog. To a child, a dog isn’t just a four-legged creature, it’s also a partner in crime when their imaginations transport the two into a world where they must flee from dinosaurs or shoot aliens with highly advanced laser-guns. Having a faithful furry […] Continue reading

Getting Your Dog Insured

We all value peace of mind when thinking about our family and personal belongings, that’s why most of us take out various insurance policies. What about insuring the dog? Many still don’t realise such an option even exists. On face value it may sound a little extreme but with vet expenses often in the thousands […] Continue reading

Holiday Pet Hazards

Ornaments They are a nice addition to the home for a ‘Christmassy’ feel but be sure to look after your furry fellow as he may think they are toys to be played with. Many are made of aluminum and sharp plastics that may injure or even choke your pooch when left unattended. Chocolate We all […] Continue reading

Christmas Recipes For Your Dog!

With the holidays just around the corner we’ve put together some yummy recipes our treasured fur-kids will love to eat this Christmas, and they won’t break the budget. These homemade pet treats are safe to eat and guaranteed to be put a smile on your pup’s face. Grab a few of your favorite holiday cookie cutters and […] Continue reading

Are you a Gmail User?

If are a Gmail user you may have noticed that your inbox has recently changed. Gmail is reorganising your inbox into Primary, Social and Promotions tabs and your FindADogMinder emails might be being pushed to the “Promotions” folder. Timely responses are important for both our Minder and Dog Owner members so we want to make sure you’re […] Continue reading

‘Walkies’ Time

Regular exercise is an important part of any dog’s health and well-being.  Not only is ‘walkies’ an exciting time for the dog but it makes them feel energised too! We’ve lined-up some simple ways to make this walking adventure with your dog a hassle-free experience when he is with his dog minder! Doggie tools Before […] Continue reading

Adding To Your Pet Family

Being an animal lover usually means having more than one kind of animal in your family. Be it a dog, cat, bird, rabbit or anything else that you fancy. Adding a dog to an already established pet family could easily turn into mayhem if not properly handled. Here are a few things to remember when bringing […] Continue reading

The ‘Meet & Greet’

Your precious pup loves to play and be sweet around you but keep in mind that he may not be so quick to warm to a minder whom he has never met before. Your dog may be a little shy or nervous especially with a minder that who is not particularly familiar with your breed […] Continue reading