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5 TIPS on How to Choose an Ethical and Responsible Rescue Group
What are the things to look for when choosing a rescue group/organisation? What are the warning signs to watch out for? There are many rescue groups/organisations out there who are doing a brilliant job in looking after the animals, but how do you pick which one is the good one? Cathy Beer, Founder of Pets4Life…
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Talking to Your Dog Means You’re Smart, Not Crazy!
Psst… It’s now official… Chatting with your dog is a sign of intelligence, not craziness Do you often talk to your dog? I do, a lot! My conversation with Bowie (my Lab) can range from talking about our day to asking his opinion about everything – food, outfit, where we should go for a walk…
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What Does Your Dog Horoscope Say About Them?
Of course, your dog’s breed, training, the way that they’re being brought up and treated play a major role in their behaviour, but does their astrological sign also have a part in their personality? It might be. Just like people, the sign that your dog was born under may create an imprint on how they…
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Dog Blood Donations – What, Why & How
Dog (and cat) blood donations are needed now more than ever. In this article, we break down the facts about dog blood donations – What, Why & How – with Isobella McGrath from BLOOD Hound Australia. Why donating blood? For the paw-parents, it’s up there with the worst of nightmares. Your beloved dog is struck…
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Take Your Dog to Work
Did you know that this Friday 21st of June is a worldwide, officially recognised ‘Take Your Dog to Work’ day? Brief History TYDTWDay® was first celebrated in the United States on Friday, 24th June 1999. It was created by Pet Sitters International (PSI) to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage employers to…
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Boredom Busters for Tough Chewers & Food Lovers
Bowie’s reviews on dog toys and some ideas to keep those four-legged beauties (and the beasts) entertained and out of mischief. PS: This is not a paid or sponsored post, just our 3 years+ experience and research to find the most indestructible toys for our powerful chewer. In the three years plus we’ve had Bowie,…
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Losing A Pet… You Are Not Alone…
The worst part about owning a dog is having to say goodbye, and that goodbye often feels far too soon. The grief of losing a pet is sometimes more than losing a family member, and not everyone understands that. Grief has a way of making us feel alone, and it’s not the easiest of topics…
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Let’s Go on an Adventure!
Dog-Friendly Hike and Nature Walk in Victoria Australia If you love going on a nature walk or hiking, we’ve put together a few beautiful destinations in Victoria where you and your furry best friends can go on an outdoor adventure together. We’ve selected a few on every region to make it easy for you to…
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Let’s Practise Happiness with Our Furry Best Friends Daily
Did you know that our mental state is sensed and connected to our four-legged friends? They can sense if we are sad or happy. Happiness is not just a state, but also a skill set that anyone can learn and apply. What that means is that through intentional practices, we can actually change the neural…
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An A to Z Guide to Fruits Dogs Can and Can’t Have (and everything in between)
Since we had that sultanas episode where Bowie accidentally ingested almost half a kilo of sultanas and went to have symptoms of kidney failure, I became aware of other (human) foods that dogs can and cannot have. I’ve compiled a comprehensive A to Z Guide to Fruits that Dogs Can and Can’t Have (and everything…
