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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

Dogs in Prison

The Dogs in Prison program is an unusual concept successfully implemented by NSW Corrective Services in 2002. The assistance program was created to train stray and unwanted dogs by prison inmates, with the primary objective of the program being to reduce the recidivism amongst prisoners as well as to enhance their skills to assist with […] Continue reading Dogs in Prison

Sydney Dog-Friendly Cafe’s

Aussie dog owners often encounter difficulty in bringing their dog along for an outing because of the limited café spots that cater to our canine friends. We know this is mainly due to strict government regulations around food hygiene but there are still a quite a few fun haunts where your fur-child is welcome too! […] Continue reading Sydney Dog-Friendly Cafe’s

A Dog’s Life

The happiness of having a dog is made that little harder by one single thing – our beloved pets don’t live as long as we do. Almost 40% of small breed dogs live longer than 10 years whilst only 13% of giant breed dogs live into the double digits. The average 25kg dog will live […] Continue reading A Dog’s Life

11 Reasons to Date a Dog Owner

When looking for a potential life partner, we’re always watching out for traits that make them stand out in a unique and positive way. Recent studies have found that men and women who own dogs tend to be more social, active and thoughtful, all super important traits when it comes to the dating world. Owning a […] Continue reading 11 Reasons to Date a Dog Owner

Canine Body Language

Many dog owners tell us of the frustration in trying to communicate with their dog as well as trying to understand how their dog is feeling. Knowing its not easy, we’ve put together some key body language messages that will help you understand just how your pup is feeling. Let’s take a look at the […] Continue reading Canine Body Language

Female or Male Dog? Does it Matter?

Choosing a breed is the first big decision you have to make. After finally deciding what breed, you now need to consider gender. Little do we know, female and male dogs are more than likely to possess different characteristics and traits. Some say female dogs are easily trained because they are more focused, unlike male […] Continue reading Female or Male Dog? Does it Matter?