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Doggone Holidays – The Australian

The Australian Newspaper 16 May 2014 TRAVEL – Executive Living Section METRO Hotels has a new initiative aimed at dog-loving holiday-makers who don’t want to leave their pooches at home. When a room is booked across the group’s network of properties in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, the respective hotels can connect guests with an appropriate pet-sitter to […] Continue reading Doggone Holidays – The Australian

FADM Metro Partnership in Spice News

  Fun idea: Metro Hotels’ dog minding service May 8, 2014 Dog lovers who don’t like to leave their furry friends behind when they travel interstate, will love a new service offered by Metro Hotels whereby dog owners can book accommodation for their pooch at the same time as booking accommodation for themselves. Metro Hotels has […] Continue reading FADM Metro Partnership in Spice News

Doggy Obesity is on the Rise

Research has now told us that obesity can reduce a dog’s life by as much as two years. In Australia as many as 8% of dogs are obese whilst many more are in the overweight category and the health implications of this are huge.  Obesity can increase incidences of heart disease and diabetes which can […] Continue reading Doggy Obesity is on the Rise

Grooming Your Dog the Natural Way

    Humans literally spend billions of dollars each year on hygiene; on facial, skin, body & hair care.  This covers shampoos, hair products, creams, cosmetics & treatments. Our pooches aren’t far behind when it comes to this type of spending. Many questions have been raised about the possible health risks that might bring danger […] Continue reading Grooming Your Dog the Natural Way

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 20 Kids Safe Rules for Playing with Dogs

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 Name the Metro Dog

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 FADM on Radio 2GB Sydney

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 Courier Mail – “Amazing things people do”

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 Treating a Dog Bitten by a Snake

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 Stray & Abandoned Dogs