5 Ways To Dog-Proof Your Christmas Decorations During the holidays, it’s easy to forget that decorations can cause harm to your four-legged friends. When decorating for the season, watch out for some common hazards. The Christmas Tree Firmly attach the tree to the wall, so it can’t tip over and fall on the dog. While…
Top Dog-Friendly Cafe’s in Perth Warmer days mean longer days and more daylight hours to spend with your best friend. Why not kick off those sunny, early mornings with a coffee at one of these top pet friendly cafes that can be found across Perth. While enjoying the casual coffee with your best friend, keep…
Summer Adventures & Dog Beaches We all enjoy spending time with the best friend, especially as it gets warmer. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Test the pavement/sand with your palm before commencing a walk. If you cannot hold your palm on the pavement/sand for more than 10 seconds do not head…
Get Your Best Friend’s Summer Body Ready We all love to pamper our pets, but sometimes our efforts to give them the best lives possible can backfire in unexpected ways. The desire to give our dogs and cats some extra food here and there is understandable – who can resist their adorable begging? Unfortunately, this…
Pet Etiquette – Respect the Working Dog For most pet lovers, the first impulse upon seeing a dog is to pet it or ask the owner about him. However, petting or distracting guide dogs may put their handler’s life at risk. So, the question is, what are the rules of etiquette around a service dog?…
The Rewards of Training Your Companion Animal Humans have been training animals for hundreds of years. From dogs herding livestock in Neolithic times, to the Navy training dolphins for mine detection, humans have a long history of training animals of all kinds. Any companion animal can be trained. We’ve all seen the videos online of…
How to Move Home with Your Dog or Cat Recently Advantage Petcare approached us to contribute to a blog post about moving house with pets – we were thrilled that they wanted us to share our experience with their readers! We offered some helpful advice in the article, ‘Moving House with Cats and Dogs’. Many…
Dog Exercise: Mental vs. Physical and the Benefits of Doing Both Dog owners are perhaps some of the most enthusiastic of any kind of pet owner, with behaviours ranging from dressing up their pooches to even having them sit at the dinner table! Even if you aren’t the kind to sit your dog down at the…
Pet-etiquette: The Code of Behavior You Need to Adhere to When Taking Your Dog to the Beach When many people think about summer, they imagine a beautiful, sunny day at the beach. The beach is always a summertime must and who better to accompany you there than your beloved canine companion! However, before you suit…
The importance of de-sexing your pet Puppies and kittens are always adorable, no matter what the breed, and the companionship that they provide is one of the most precious things imaginable. I know that I can’t resist those puppy dog eyes or the chance to play with just about any of our furry friends.That being…
Pet Etiquettes – Teaching your best friend how to introduce themselves Whether your dog greets a stranger or someone who has been in the home several times, you want to ensure that your best friend is making an introduction that is polite while still being protective of the family. There are a few things that…
Socialising Your Puppy Dogs learn from every interaction they have with their owner, so it’s imperative to help them learn positive habits and skills at a young age. One integral piece of the development puzzle that a lot of people fail to properly consider is the necessity for socialisation. Addressing this early on can dramatically…
Winter is here – How to keep your best friend warm Keep Your Dog Warm in Winter It’s that time of year again! While most dog breeds have their own natural coat to regulate body temperature, sometimes they need a little extra help staying warm. It is important you keep an eye on your dog’s…
Dog Training Tools Dog training builds a bond of mutual trust and respect that is a source of pride, enhancing and enriching an immensely enjoyable relationship. Almost nothing matters more to your dog than pleasing you, and training offers many ways that provide mutual rewards and satisfaction for both of you. We can show you…
Making Your Pet Famous Through Social Media Some pets are extremely famous on social networking websites. Whenever you use social media to share videos of your pet(s), your friends may share the video with friends of theirs. In some cases, the people who your friends share it with will share the video themselves. This can…
