Together we can stop puppy mill suffering!
We can stop puppy mills! If we all just say no to buying animals from pet stores then puppy mills will be forced out of business. It’s that simple! If there’s anyone out there who’s unfamiliar with the terms ‘puppy farm’, ‘puppy mill’ or ‘puppy factory’, they refer to the mass breeding of puppies for [...]
Are we over vaccinating our dogs?
It would be really nice if I could answer that question in this post. And I would love to. But unfortunately, probably like you, it’s really hard for me to know. There has been long term, ongoing heated debate over whether vaccinations are safe for young children. It seems that the idea that children’s vaccinations [...]
The Canny Collar : a tale of victory!
It was last week on one of those frightfully frigid winter mornings in Katoomba. The wind blowing like there’s no tomorrow… and you could almost believe there wouldn’t be one. It felt like a frozen razor to the skin. This is a day where you’re definitely NOT in the mood for a dog to pull [...]
Amazing animal Sculptures by Teangi
If you ever wanted to have your canine buddy immortalised here’s the answer! May I introduce Bart Chambers who heads up the phenomenal team at Sculptures by Teangi. Under his close supervision Teangi creates fantastic metal works inspired by animals… with a special niche in custom designed sculptures of beloved pets. My cat Maxine, who [...]
Looking for a dog friendly rental property?
I remember when I was a renter not so long ago. A renter with four cats and a dog! Let me tell you that is not an easy scene at all. I tried various techniques from telling the whole truth so help me god, to under-declaring my posse, to lying outright about my menagerie. Still [...]
Amazing Navy Seal Dogs helped nab Bin Ladden
It never ceases to astound me how much dogs are able and willing to do for us! When I heard that a Navy Seal Dog was involved in the taking of Osama Bin Laden I shouldn’t have been surprised. Explosive sniffing dogs do their job better than any human or even specially designed machinery could [...]
Dog friendly stays @Copacabana Central Coast NSW
Where does the time go? (asks the mother of a 2 year old!) I have so many things I want to share with you but am challenged to get the time. I’ve heard that if you say to yourself ‘I don’t have time..’ then you will actually have less time than if you say ‘I [...]
Dogsledding with Susanne Edwards in the Arctic
When Susanne Edwards casually mentioned on our facebook wall that she’d been dogsledding in the Arctic with a pack of 50 dogs I was more than impressed. And I had to hear the story! I knew you’d love it too. I asked her if she’d like to contribute to the All Things Dog Blog and [...]
Dealing with Dog Anxiety
I read a fabulous article by Debra Flick - Scrunchies and Lavender Candles for Thunder Phobia? Yep. - on solving a serious dog anxiety issue. Pepper the dog was a really serious case. At the onset of a storm she’d begin by pacing and panting. This quickly escalated to racing from room to room and chewing at the [...]
Dog Umbrella
Just when you think you’ve seen everything…..! This inverted bumbershoot forms a waterproof cocoon around a small dog, enabling canine and master to maintain a walking regimen in inclement weather. The umbrella’s 29″ diameter canopy is made from 8-gauge clear polypropylene that sheds rain, sleet, and snow while allowing an unfettered view of your walking [...]
Words from Ian Dunbar: king of positive dog training
Ian Dunbar is arguably the biggest name in positive reinforcement dog training. I just read this article of his and I’m sharing it with you. It’s a bit heavy with dog training terminology, but I found it very inspiring. Two points stood out to me: Training your dog with with treats as a reward is [...]
The secret to canine safety – walk on leads!
Does my dog Pluto have perfect recall? Absolutely not. So why would I ever in my right mind walk her along our neighbourhood streets off the lead? A VERY good question… one that I’ve had to seriously ponder since I read this article by a vet about how to save money on vet bills. Basically [...]
Canine obesity: Does my dog look fat in this harness?
I just read a good article on canine obesity. Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Yin is very concerned about the canine obesity epidemic facing our dogs. Here’s an amusing excerpt: I glanced toward the lone dog in the room and made the diagnosis. She was a beagle. A very large beagle. She looked at me from her station [...]
New dog boarding venue: Southern Highlands, NSW
It’s all for one and one for all in our pack. When we’re on holiday, we’re ALL on holiday. This includes our fuzzy companion Pluto. There’s no way we’d ever leave her in a cage somewhere while we frolic, swim and make merry. How could we? Those are the things she does best! To achieve [...]
Dogs and babies living in harmony
I just read this article on bringing up babies with dogs. So I brought my baby up wrong. Should I act surprised? It was my first go after all. My daughter Lola (who is now 2) became enthralled with our toy tester Pluto at an early age. What did we do? We encouraged it like [...]
Baby tiger & piglet spooning
Here’s another gorgeous pig. I know, I know this is a dog blog, but just look at them! I can’t help it if there are a lot of pigs doing marvellous things at the moment. Interspecies love is just so incredibly sweet. It’s what we share with our wonderful canines. There, I’ve tied it in [...]
Pig is part of the pack: running with agility dogs
Ok, so maybe he isn’t the fastest in the pack, but we’ve got to give this guy some kudos. Louie the pig is super cute and very ambitious indeed. This photo is too precious not to share. Read more about him.
Working dogs rock on!
Last night I was watching coverage of the devastation from the earthquake in Christchurch. My heart goes out to all the people in that area and of course their furry ones. It really makes you realise just how fragile we are on this earth. While I was watching some footage of a rescue team I [...]
Handling dog anxiety: does my dog need Prozac?
Apparently humans and canines have more in common than you might think. A research study at a university in Spain has discovered that aggressive dogs had much lower levels of seratonin in their blood than samples from non-aggressive dogs. Seratonin is the magic substance in the brain which regulates moods in people as well. [...]
Dog trainers: Victoria vs. Cesar : what do you think?
Victoria Stillwell is all about positive training. It’s kind of funny as she really looks the part of a dominatrix. You may have seen her in her super high leather boots in the series ‘It’s Me or the Dog’. She’s all for positive reinforcement but she’s definitely no nonsense. Compare this to small and smiley [...]