The Labrador Retriever is the world’s most popular dog breed. The American Kennel Club recognizes 184 different dog breeds, and has named the Labrador as the most popular of all. In Australia, the Lab is also the most popular according to Dogs NSW and the Aust..

  We pet owners take it for granted that each morning, our beloved doggie will greet us with the same enthusiasm and attention that we are accustomed to. But what if that behaviour changes? What if your dog doesn’t greet you at the door when you arrive home or d..

Puppies are ideal candidates for dog parks as this environment helps meet two if its most important needs-socialisation and exercise. Anyone who has had a puppy knows that cooped up energy can lead to unwanted behaviou..

DO NOT THROW STICKS (or let your dog play “try and get the stick from me” with other dogs) Want to play fetch with your dog? Then use a ball, frisbee or..

Chocolate is off limits for dogs, anything else? Yes, Grapes & Raisins Grapes are a bit of..

This blog has recently been featured in the Monthly Chronicle: We grow up learning about manners and appropriate behaviour in social situations, but what about our dog’s etiquette in public? Dog owners need to be responsible for ensuring their dogs behave ..

Most of us have heard that the worst food you can feed a dog is chocolate. Why is this so? Chocolate may not be the most toxic food your dog could eat, but it can certainly make your furry friend very ill. The two main culprits in chocolate that are harmful to your d..

Dog owners’ tend to shy away from the daily dog walk if the weather is inclement, much to the chagrin of their furry friends. Dogs don’t care about weather, they just want to get out there and have fun. In fact, if it is really rainy, what better place to play than a mu..