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Reward for Work

We all love to celebrate a job well done and most of us are motived by the end reward or result. It’s the same with dogs, when they are given a task and they have succeeded, the amount of happiness clearly shows they are aware of their feat. Research from Britain’s The Daily Mail discovered […] Continue reading

Tricia E. – August 2013

Tricia from Redland Bay, QLD (Click the photo to view profile) Local doggy park & why its great? I actually take the dogs down to the Esplanade each morning for a nice walk along the water. What 1 life lesson could humans learn from dogs? Unconditional love no matter what. “It’s a dog’s life” because… […] Continue reading

Why Dogs Bark When Sleeping

Have you ever noticed your dog barking whilst sleeping? Many think the dog is dreaming or in discomfort or even pain. We’re often left thinking “what’s gotten into her?” and just assume something is wrong. The good news is that in most cases, there’s nothing to worry about. This is interesting because the dog’s brain is in some […] Continue reading

New Treatment for Ill Dogs

      Even our furry friends can get the terminal illnesses that are sadly so prevalent amongst us humans. Dogs aged 10 years and over are second only to humans in the likeliness that they will be diagnosed with some form of cancer. Scientists at the University of Vienna in Austria have for the first […] Continue reading

Is it right to bring your pooch to the office?

It’s becoming well known that dogs help to alleviate stress and can even benefit your overall mood. The same can be said within a workplace environment too, and having a dog in your office can offer many benefits. It actually encourages a productive and collaborative work ethic as well as lowering stress levels and boosting […] Continue reading

The First Week with our Baby Blue Boy

Lucy Starrat, first time staffy owner I first saw a photo of this handsome little boy on a breeder’s Facebook page on Sunday morning. The accompanying text read “our last blue staffy available for loving home on Friday enquire now, this boy won’t last long”. Within 24hours, frequent family discussions and a few back and forth […] Continue reading

Flavia B – June 2014

Flavia B, Palm Beach QLD Click on the image to view Flavia’s profile Local doggy park & why its great? Mallawa Drive Sports Complex – There’s something about this spacious off-leash park that makes me feel comfortable and secure in letting the pups run around. Neighbours always have a smile on their face and love my […] Continue reading

Carol P – Jan 2014

Carol P, Currumbin Waters QLD Click on the image to view Carol’s profile Local doggy park & why its great? Shuster’s Park in Elanora because lots of pet owners socialise their doggies there, acres of treed parkland to run leash-free and the Tallebudgera Creek is on the perimeter for those who are more aquatically inclined. Your first […] Continue reading

Kimberley D – Nov 2013

Kimberley D, Mermaid Waters QLD (Click the photo to view profile) Local doggy park & why its great? Pizzey Park. Beautiful surroundings, off-leash walking allowed, and fenced dog training circuit. Dogs have the best time there and get to cool off and play in the water or go smelling in amongst the tall tree forest. […] Continue reading

Prevention against heat stress

  Even as we head into Winter its still important to keep heat stress in mind when dog minding especially in tropical parts of Australia. Us humans can release heat by sweating but dogs cannot.  This can raise the humidity to a dangerous level on their body temperature and can cause heat stroke and heat […] Continue reading