Pathogenic and methane-producing, poo is the worst part of pet ownership. But in South Australia, a group of enterprising pet owners are piloting solutions. I’ve always picked up my dog’s droppings with bittersweet feelings. There’s the gratification of doing the … Continue reading
If you’re looking for ways to help local pet owners who might be struggling to take care of their pets as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, why not support a local pet food bank? This article will tell you … Continue reading
How will dogs cope when lockdown eases and their owners return to normal life? Dog behaviour expert Dr Carri Westgarth has some tips for the transition. Roxie, my oldest, has particularly struggled with the events of the past year. Overwhelmed … Continue reading
Get ready to have your heart melt. A terrier who uses a wheelchair has become an unlikely guide dog for a blind fox, winning them fans as a ‘fox and hound’ duo on walks. The fox learned to follow the … Continue reading
Simmy Moore has an incredibly important job – he teaches dogs to become life savers. More accurately, he works as a trainer of medical detection and assistance dogs, teaching them not only how to affectively sniff out deadly diseases such … Continue reading
Dog theft from people out on walks is risky for thieves and so not as common as other types of dog theft; but this also means that thieves that do perpetrate thefts from dog walkers usually mean business and will … Continue reading
According to a survey undertaken recently by a credit card comparison site, London scores the highest when it comes to the rankings of the most pet-friendly capital cities in Europe. Dog lovers and other pet owners across all of the … Continue reading
Most dog owners know that positive reinforcement training is the most effective approach to teaching dogs, and even those that don’t know the name for the training ethos they use or learned are following positive reinforcement principles. Most dog owners … Continue reading
Only your furry friends can make you laugh this hard! We love our pets for a whole bunch of reasons. They give us cuddles. They’re adorable. They keep us active. But perhaps most importantly, they’re the world’s best comedians. To … Continue reading
Virtually every dog owner gives their dog treats of some form at some point, whether that be commercially bought dog treats, homemade ones, or table scraps, and the majority of dogs get treats in some quantity every single day. While … Continue reading
