So you’re thinking about getting a Dachshund? The Dachshund is a small, sausage-like dog that is renowned for its body shape and unique movement. This breed has a lifespan of 14 to 17 years and comes in colours ranging from black, chocolate, cream, red and tan. They were originally bred as scent dogs that would track…
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Looking for a Boston Terrier in Perth? The Boston terrier is a breed of dog renowned for loyalty, protectiveness its and boisterous attitude. They have a lifespan of 10-14 years of age and grow up to 38cm in height and 11kg in weight. Known as the ‘Little American Gentleman’, they are small in size and…
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Everything you need to know about a Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever is a large breed of dog renowned for its golden coat of fur, intelligence and graceful movement. They have an age span of 10 to 16 years, stand between 56-62cm tall and weight approximately 27-34kgs. Due to their mental capacities and health, the…
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Looking For Pet Insurance? Do you have life insurance, car insurance, contents insurance but no coverage on your family pet? Pet insurance covers the costs of veterinary treatment, sickness and injury in varying degrees dependent on the chosen policy. Also taken into account are when the pet is stolen/lost or when the pet dies. The…
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So you’re interested in buying a Pomeranian in Perth? The Pomeranian is a breed of dog that is characterised by curiousness, playfulness and intelligence. Affectionately labelled ‘Poms’ and falling under the Toy category, they have high levels of energy and enjoy watching the events of the world pass them by whilst sitting by a window. This…
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Thinking Of Buying A Border Collie? The Border Collie is a medium-sized breed of dog that has bounds of energy and enjoys the outdoors. Their lifespan is approximately 10-15 years old, and they must be attended to often for happiness. The Border Collie comes in a range of colour combinations that includes white in the…
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Crate Training Your Dog For those of you that aren’t aware a crate is like a bedroom for your dog. One they can be safe in, relax when they want to and where you can level them when they need to be secure. Not all people like the idea of a crate for their pets,…
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Morfah’s Musings – Marker Training “Every day I hear people ask how they get the most out of their dog in training, how do they move from the basic training their dog can do to more complex training they see other people and dogs perform, especially some of the amazing dogs we see performing through…
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Breed Profile: French Bulldog The French Bulldog is a fun-loving, small domestic dog that is best kept indoors and has a lifespan of 8-12 years. They are an affectionate breed, usually requiring low maintenance and high companionship. ‘Frenchies’ have a stocky build, a flattened nose (seen with other bulldogs), a square shaped head and come…
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Pet Rescue Perth Did you know that 56% of cats and 25% of dogs placed in Australian pounds are killed because they don’t find an owner? The Issue Without intervention, animals that are suitable for a home can be scheduled for euthanasia. Many new owners don’t understand the requirements of a pet, and abandon the…
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Breed Profile: German Shepherd The German Shepherd is one of the world’s most recognised breeds of dog. They are medium to large in size, have a lifespan of 10 to 14 years and are extremely intelligent; they can assist the disabled and work alongside police, military, rescue services and farmers. Significant features include the bushy…
Read detailsMorfah’s Musings – February Recently we worked with some friends on focus issues when out walking, and it reminded me of something we all forget occasionally so I thought I would dedicate this musing to my good friend Jessie. Jessie is a great girl, works hard with her human, loves playing with other dogs, up…
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How To Toilet Train a Puppy We all know how important it is to train our puppy to go to the toilet where we want them to quickly, but how do we toilet train puppies easily? Firstly, remember that all puppies are different, some will pick up good toileting habits quickly, some will take a…
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Best Dog Beaches in Perth Perth is famous for its beautiful beaches and whilst the councils try to keep the most pristine beaches dog free, there are a number of stunning dog beaches throughout the Perth metro area that are simply amazing. Remember that the best time to visit the dog beach is typically the morning because Perth’s…
Read detailsA Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Puppy in Perth Puppies for sale; it’s not a catch. It’s a view to add a new face to the family. But knowing where to buy a puppy, what breed to choose and what needs to be completed immediately after the exchange in ownership are topic areas that can…
Read detailsPaws up how many of you were Christmas present puppies and kittens?? Many people get upset about giving animals as presents but I think it is less about the time you get a new family member and more about the love and life you have with them. Me, I was purchased just before Christmas, but…
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Introducing New Pets into the Home. Today we will be explaining a principle on introducing a new kitten into a home with an already established dog. This principle can be applied to introducing most animals together, however keep in mind that there are exceptions to this principle. Exceptions can include; Known to be reactive towards…
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Keeping your dog cool. Hi everyone, hope you’re staying cool and safe now that summer has officially arrived and it’s going to be hot, hot, hot! This month I thought I would share a few favourite treats with you all, they are super easy and cheap for your humans to make, but will keep you…
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The Danger of Dogs and Wildlife Interacting Big woofs and purrs to all my canine and feline friends. Each month I will be bringing you new and exciting information in the world of pet care, from my personal experiences to my web surfing adventures and stories from my friends. This month we need to concern…
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How To Teach A Dog To Play Dead Basic skills needed – drop and sit. Method used – Guided with Treats (reference as ‘lure’ in the steps below.) Other methods that can be used – Guided with Toys and Hands on (compulsion/moulding into position). Be prepared; – Have plenty of treats on hand. – A…
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Indoors, a great place for a cat to be. When Cats are indoors they are safe from harm. Safe from under the wheels of moving vehicles. It is the saddest thing to come across any animal on the side of the road; Let alone, one that could be someone’s beloved pet. Safe from other animals,…
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Australia’s World’s Greatest Skateboarding Cat & Other Feline Phenoms Written by Sloan McKinney. We’ve all heard the expression, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” which is one of the oldest idioms known to mankind. But what about cats? Often seen as being aloof, conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested, contrary to popular belief, felines can…
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Last Sunday we hosted our very first charity event, West Coasts Christmas in July Charity Walk; Proudly Supporting Guide Dogs WA, and it was a great success. We raised a total of $950.99 for Guide Dogs WA! To view photos go to our Facebook page. The weather was lovely for a winter’s day, the sun…
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Working With Toy Obsessed Dogs Is your pooch fetch obsessed? Does your dog love playing fetch so much that they are constantly bringing you the ball? Do they love playing tug-o-war so much they want to tug everything in your hand? Does your dog run around with the toy and not bring it back. Or…
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Written by Kellyann Cope. As an Animal Carer I go to work each day wondering what my day will hold. I go to work knowing that no matter what job I will be assigned during the day, it doesn’t have to feel like work because I genuinely love working with animals. I can honestly say…
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Top 5 Easiest Dog Tricks! Everyone has their own top 5 dog tricks but what are the top 5, easiest dog tricks. These tricks are the easiest to teach any dog regardless of age, size, and breed. People may say “my dog is un-trainable”; We say that’s not quite true. You just need to find the…
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Pet Photography Tips. Love photographing your pet but they always seem to run from the camera? Here’s some top tips to get them posing perfectly. Before you even get out the camera make sure you are set up to “work with your pet”, and no I don’t mean training here, I mean give your pet…
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Teaching With Food Treats. The use of food treats in training would have to be the most popular method of shaping a behaviour. Many however tend to end up reliant on the food to obtain the behaviours they have taught. Does this have to be the case? Of course not. One of the major reasons…
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4 Holiday Games For You & Your Pet Activity 1 – walking trails Everybody loves taking their dogs for a walk, but how many of you own rabbits, cats, ferrets, lambs, pigs, etc that would also love to get out and go for a walk? There are harnesses available for our smaller furry friends, and most…
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Ideas To Keep Your Dog Active This Winter Have you always wanted to run your own sled dog team, but living in Australia never thought it was possible? Well it is possible. Become a real life musher, just like in Alaska and Canada. The WA Sleddog Sports Association and RunningWest hold sled dog races around WA…
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