Discover some fascinating information about our animal friends here.
As a dog owner or dog minder we have all experienced the slobber when a dog starts licking your hands or face when you greet him or even when just laying on the couch together. Many people who are not used to it react with a lack of understanding and sometimes disgust. Some dog owners are … Continue reading Why Do Dogs Lick?
by Dr Jo Righetti, Animal Behaviourist Do you ever wonder if your dog misses you when you are gone? Dogs are our faithful, furry friends. Such adoring, unconditional support can be hard to find in a human friend or family member. Perhaps due to this mutual adoration, many dog owners feel guilty at leaving their … Continue reading Do Dogs Miss Us?
What is Onsen? Onsen is the Japanese term for a hot spring. It contains a specific amount of natural chemical components and has to have a temperature above 25 degrees to be defined as an “Onsen”. In Japan it is usually a place with a hotel and baths with the natural spring water surrounded by … Continue reading Onsen – Japanese Hot Springs – For Dogs
Maybe you already heard about the famous racoon living in the Bahamas. She is a star on Instagram, with 639,000 followers at the moment. Pumpkin grew up with the Kemp family after they found her under a tree with a broken leg. The little racoon was only one month by then and got left by … Continue reading Pumpkin- The Racoon Who Thinks She is a Dog
A micro chip is a small chip, about the size of a grain of rice, which is implanted in your dog, usually between the shoulder blades. Every chip has a unique number assigned to it, so in the case that your dog strays or goes missing, a local animal shelter or vet can scan their … Continue reading Why We Microchip Our Dogs
If you ever have lost your pup, you may understand the importance of dog tags. Hopefully your dog never gets too far away on its own, but just in case it’s very smart to have your dogs identification and your contact information always attached to your pup. What information is needed on your dog’s tag? … Continue reading Guide to Dog Tags
You can’t forget one of your favorite family members around the holidays! Take a look at our recommended dog gifts for this holiday season or have a chat with one of our dog minders about good gift ideas. 1.Hamish McBeth Hamish McBeth is a great stop for all your dog needs! From dog shampoo to … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs
Who doesn’t need an extra dose of cuteness to brighten up their day. Follow these Australian pups’ instagrams do just that: homerpugalicious (Perth, Australia) This stylish pug has a passion for naps & treats. fitness? more like fit this whole donut in my mouth A photo posted by Homer Pugalicious (@homerpugalicious) on Oct 20, 2015 at … Continue reading 7 Must-Follow Aussie Dog Instagrams
We all know how endearing it is when a dog tilts its head and looks at you, but the question is why do they do this cute little tilt? Here are a few possible explanations for this head-tilt: To hear more clearly. A dog’s ear is constructed differently than a human’s ear making the head-tilt … Continue reading Why Do Dogs tilt their head?
A Dog Friendly Wine Tour If you are a fan of vino, there are “Dog Friendly Wine Tours” run by Gourmet Pawprints that go to wine regions around Melbourne such as Mornington Peninsula, the Yarra Valley, and Daylesford. These tours usually begin with a chance to get everyone’s pup acquainted and include walks throughout the … Continue reading Top Places to Bring your Dog in Melbourne
