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Sniffing to Find Loved Ones

Research in England has shown that a dog’s nose is sensitive enough to sense out a deceased human. Specially trained victim recovery dogs can perform phenomenal feats in sniffing out the whereabouts of bodies and body parts, even beneath mounds of rubble or deep below the water’s surface. This will help forensic teams who are investigating a […] Continue reading Sniffing to Find Loved Ones

Jealousy Not Just In Humans

It’s now proven that jealousy is not just a human trait. Jealousy in dogs actually evolved to protect their social bond with their Master. Dogs do engage in what appears to be jealous behaviours but they are also seeking to break up the connection between the owner and a seeming rival. Our furry friends are motivated to protect […] Continue reading Jealousy Not Just In Humans

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 Is it right to bring your pooch to the office?

Dogs May Protect Children from Asthma

    In excess of 2 million Australians suffer from Asthma. This is alarming considering the medical advancements in the 21st Century, though there is good news. The family dog may help us in more ways than we know. Recent studies concluded that having a dog or cat in your home had meant better protection […] Continue reading Dogs May Protect Children from Asthma

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

Adopting A Dog

Dog adoption is slowly becoming more and more common in Australia and this is certainly a positive for our treasured canines.  There are literally thousands of pets in shelters and rescue centres waiting to be homed.  If you are considering a new dog for your family, consider adopting a dog and don’t hesitate to reach […] Continue reading Adopting A Dog

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 Dog’s Help Boost your Baby’s Immune System

Showing love through Food

We love our pooches so much that we’ll often feed them as a way of showing our love, but we need to tread carefully. Doggy obesity is on the rise and can cause all sorts of health implications for your furry friend. To identify if your dog is obese, try locating his rib cage, there […] Continue reading Showing love through Food

First time dog owners

Having a dog is like having a child in the family, they need commitment as the dog will depend on you to care for his needs and teach him to have respect, to be loving and a loyal companion. Make sure you get a puppy, puppies don’t have any training yet and they have clean […] Continue reading First time dog owners