Bringing home a new dog is an exciting time filled with new love and companionship. However, as a responsible pet owner, it’s important to ensure that your home is safe and comfortable for your new furry friend. Preparing your home for a new dog requires careful planning and attention to detail, but it will ultimately…
As a dog owner, there’s nothing quite like taking your furry friend out for a walk in the great outdoors. Fortunately, Sydney offers a plethora of options, from picturesque coastal trails to lush bushland paths. We’ve curated some of the best dog-friendly walks in Sydney that you and your beloved companion can enjoy together. Here…
Autumn is a season full of colours, crisp air, and exciting changes, making it a fantastic time to explore the great outdoors with your canine companion. However, as the weather shifts and temperatures drop, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your dog’s safety and wellbeing. From joint health to fungal…
What is Pound Paws? Pound Paws is an Australian-based charity that is dedicated to rehoming pets in a modern, online approach. The organisation was founded in 2014 by Brittany Bloomer, after she discovered that there was a significant need to reduce the number of animals euthanised and rehome them instead. “It is our mission to…
As much as we would love to take our furry friends with us everywhere we go, it’s not always possible. The dog-parent guilt is definitely real! In this blog, we’ll discuss some effective strategies for keeping your dog happy when leaving it home alone. Work, errands, and other obligations often require us to leave our dogs…
Not only are dogs adorable and loyal companions, but they also offer several health benefits to their human owners. Approximately 48% of Australian households own dogs, making them the most popular pet in Australia, and for good reason! Many studies have shown that dogs have several mental and physical health benefits for humans. Let’s take…
To keep our furry companions safe and healthy, it’s crucial for us as pet owners to comprehend the risks that ticks pose to dogs. In Australia, there are several species of ticks that can pose a serious threat to our pets, particularly the Paralysis Tick. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the…
As a pet owner, it’s critical to be aware of some of the most common household plants that are toxic to dogs. If your curious dog ingests these plants, symptoms may range from vomiting, to extreme illness and in some unfortunate cases, death. If you suspect that your dog has consumed a poisonous plant, take…
Maintaining your dog’s dental health is essential to a dog’s overall health and well-being. Just like humans, dogs can develop problems with their teeth and gums if proper care is not taken. It’s crucial to understand how detrimental and uncomfortable dental disease can be for your dog. According to the RSPCA, by the age of…
As a new puppy parent, one of the most important things you can do is to teach your new best friend basic obedience commands. These commands not only make it easier to communicate with your pup, but it is also important for their safety and for a happy and healthy relationship with them. In this…
