Congratulations on getting your new puppy! Although house-training probably won’t be the first thing on your mind, and you’re probably more focused on introducing your new pup to your family and friends, the basics of house-training really should start as soon as your puppy arrives home. This will make it easier in the long run, … Read more
No one wants to have to go about their day knowing that they’ve left their pet at home in an unhappy state. Dogs are very social animals, and can often become anxious when separated from their owner. Anxiety is characterised by signs of distress such as toileting in the house, heavy panting, salivation, barking, howling, … Read more
Families take on all shapes and sizes in modern Australia. Some are big, some are small, some have one parent, some have two, some have mums, some have dads, lots have pets. Many families are not having their first baby until their early 30s, by which time a pet is often an established member of … Read more
For years, service dogs have been helping people with disabilities. Now they’re being trained to assist people in the early stages of memory loss. The first-ever “dementia dogs” – a Golden Retriever named Oscar and a Lab named Kaspa, who are both 2 years old – went to work four months ago in Scotland. The dogs were placed with people in early … Read more