Blog

Just how long is a dog’s memory?

Is your dog able to remember that cool trick you taught him, but seems to have no memory of chewing up your favourite pair of shoes? This is because the short-term memory of a dog only lasts up to two minutes. Dog’s live very much in the now but they do have a longer-term memory […] Continue reading Just how long is a dog’s memory?

Can your dog detect cancer?

Any pet owner will tell you that owning a dog is a beneficial experience, but studies over the past two decades show that it may be even more beneficial than we realise. Various owners have reported that their dogs have been able to detect skin, ovarian, lung, breast, bladder, and colon cancer. For example, a […] Continue reading Can your dog detect cancer?

Australian Dog Ownership Laws

My name is Paola D’Alto, I’m an Italian immigrant and have lived in Australia for about two and a half years. About ten months ago I decided to get myself a dog to have some company, because sometimes, the loneliness is overwhelming, because my family and friends are back home in Italy. Today my puppy […] Continue reading Australian Dog Ownership Laws

The Labrador & His Dolphin

Tory Island, officiallly known as Toraigh Island, with its population just a tad over 130 people has not much exciting stuff going on. Except for this, which appeared on the UK’s weekly news programme Countryfile, covering news of different parts of the UK’s countryside. A yellow Lab from a local hotel, named Ben, visits the pier, jumps off and paddles to […] Continue reading The Labrador & His Dolphin

Why does your dog sleep so much?

Does it ever feel like whenever you look at your dog they are always sleeping? Whether it be on the couch, a dog bed, in a dog kennel, or just on the floor, it seems dogs sleep a lot more than humans. However, dogs sleep very differently from us, in just about every way from […] Continue reading Why does your dog sleep so much?

Dogs Go Crazy after Bathing

We often think “why do dogs go crazy after taking a bath?” and even “there may be something wrong with my pooch” We humans feel relaxed after a soothing, warm bath its not the same with our dog. There is a reason… We humans feel relaxed after a soothing, warm bath and it is same […] Continue reading Dogs Go Crazy after Bathing

Marking the Spot

There are many reasons why dogs ‘mark territory’ and most of the time we think that they just want to establish their ground though there is more to it than just that. Here are the various reasons why dogs do this: Social Triggers – male dogs urine mark in the presence of female dogs (especially if […] Continue reading Marking the Spot

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 Reward for Work

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 Why Dogs Bark When Sleeping

What our Dogs Say about Us

Did you know that the way you treat your dog can reflect on your personality?The vast breeds of dog from from working dogs to house dogs are all so very different in their nature, personality and character. Here are a few examples of what your dog’s breed says about you: Working Dogs: German Shepherds These […] Continue reading What our Dogs Say about Us