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Obese Dog

...rian, Dr Rob Zammit, has seen in his clinic lately. Rob has put Ricky on very restricted food rations, with access to water at all times. This is basically a ‘crash’ diet for dogs. Rob pointed out that while crash diets can be life threatening for humans, they are safe for dogs. Dogs living in the wild would probably only eat a few times a week, so their metabolism is not affected by periods without food and they don’t suffer from hypoglycaemia or... read more

Dog Restraints

...ack of utes can be thrown off the vehicle and suffer horrific injuries. If it’s absolutely necessary to transport dogs in cars or utes, the risk of injury can be minimised by using an appropriate restraint. A vehicle dog harness for cars is available ($23.95), as well as a dog restraint for utes and vans ($34.95 – $54.95). These are endorsed by the RSPCA and are particularly good. For purchase details phone 1300 300 662.... read more

Top 10 Best Dog Breeds

...wa.asn.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9455 1188 Fax: (08) 9455 1190 Dogs SA http://dogssa.com.au Phone: (08) 8349 4797 Canine Control Council of Queensland http://www.cccq.org.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 3252 2661 Fax: (07) 3252 3864 Tasmanian Canine Association http://www.tasdogs.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 6272 9443 Fax: (03) 6273 0844 Dogs NT http://www.territorydogworld.com Email: [email protected] Phone:... read more

Viewers’ Letters – toadstools, pipes as pots, dog kennels

...e roof, sliding windows, trampoline beds and futons. Robyn and Neil’s nine dogs (mostly rescued from death row) now live in luxury! Judith Robinson and Daniel Schilling also wrote to tell Don about their dog kennel. It is actually a miniature house, custom built for their Tenterfield Terriers, Mozzie and Nova! Letter of the Week This week’s award goes to Sarah Munday of Camberwell in Victoria, for her interesting letter about toadstools. Congratul... read more

Lowchen Dogs

Boxer Dogs

...ue of this breed makes it unsuitable around small children or those shy of dogs. However the Boxer is an ideal family dog for those with older children, bonding well with its family members and always up for a game or a walk. The deep bellow of a bark and strong guarding instincts also ensures that unwanted visitors will think twice before dropping in. Further information We filmed this segment with David and Fay Crooks in Sunbury, near Melbourne.... read more

Shetland Sheepdog

Designer dogs

...nment authorities, and would have to be one of the best establishments for dog breeding and dog keeping we’ve seen. The featured property allows non-breeding dogs to run in screened enclosures outside, while new puppies and their mothers are housed in heated sheds. It was apparent the outdoor dogs are well socialised with other dogs, as well as having daily human contact. The principals say they choose their dogs chiefly on temperament, followed b... read more

Australian Working Kelpie

Hearing Dogs

...comfort, care and therapy through companionship. Mary Knight is one of the dog trainers at the Hearing Dogs Centre. Mary finds it very rewarding helping someone with a hearing impairment and also saving a life from the pound. The dogs are trained on a reward system using food, toys and praise. Although they have a high success rate (90%) with the dogs they select from the pound, suitable dogs are not always available. To cater for the high demand... read more

Maremma Sheepdog

British Bulldog

...families, home workers, those with deep pockets History of the British Bulldog Today’s British Bulldog looks quite different to that of the type bred during the 1700 to 1800s for the vicious sport of bull-baiting. Developed from ancient Mastiff breeds, which may have travelled to Britain with the Roman conquerors, these founding bulldogs looked more like the modern Boxer, or perhaps the American Pit Bull, rather than the wombat-like breed we see n... read more