by admin | Aug 12, 2019 | Interesting articles
Dachshunds can be highly energetic dogs, with a propensity to dig, bark above their weight, and sometimes be a little emotional – but you already knew that. Their courage makes them an admirable watchdog (not attack dog), and does require that we recognise their...
by admin | Aug 2, 2019 | Interesting articles
Do you know which plants are toxic for your dog? It’s that time of year again! We finally get to set up our veggie gardens and plant beautiful flowers. The gloom of winter is passing, and we are almost into the rainy season. For pup parents, who are also avid...
by admin | Jul 26, 2019 | Interesting articles
New research examines how interacting with pets affects cortisol levels among college students. Read more
by admin | Jul 19, 2019 | Interesting articles
Adopting from a shelter is a great idea that could benefit everybody involved, even if you have small children. However, bringing a rescue dog into a home with small kids means you have to take extra steps to ensure the safety of your children as well as your new pet!...
by admin | Jul 12, 2019 | Interesting articles
Therapy Dogs elevate the mood of a facility in general, with those being visited showing an increase in happiness, calmness, and overall emotional well-being. Studies have shown that a person holding, petting or talking to an animal will cause a lowering of blood...
by admin | Jul 5, 2019 | Interesting articles
While barking is a natural behavior for all dogs it can be very annoying to humans. One of the biggest reasons dogs are given up is because of behavioral issues. People don’t know how to train their dogs, they give up on them and their dogs suffer or are put...
by admin | Jun 28, 2019 | Interesting articles
Both breeders and shelters need to be educated, coached and regulated. It is our dream that one day all of the above will be in place and that each animal would be loved and looked after. People may not always agree with one another but we can all learn from...
by admin | Jun 21, 2019 | Interesting articles
With so many people emigrating to greener pastures, this is an interesting read for taking your pets with you when you go. Read more here
by admin | Jun 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Initial interactions between resident dogs and new canines can be unpredictable. For this reason, such introductions should be approached with caution and planning. As with people, first impressions are important and can set the stage of a relationship between pets...
by admin | Jun 7, 2019 | Interesting articles
The Grumpy Old Dog Lady talks about how wrong body corporate/board of trustees etc have got it, and what type of dogs should be allowed in complexes. ...
