Doggy News

An alleged brutality in Canada raises questions about the suitability of dogs and tourism. It was with heavy hearts that the Dog Diaries team learned of the recent slaughter of over 100 sled-dogs in the Canadian skiing village of Whistler. In an unimaginable horror to anyone with...

Now you don’t have to leave your pooch at home when you head out for the evening… Are you the type of dog owner who likes to take your pooch everywhere? Do you scour for dog-friendly beaches,...

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The man who ‘created’ the Labradoodle is now wishing he hadn’t… In a recent interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Wally Conron, the man who created the Labradoodle...

In a recent appearance in front of a packed audience in Ontario, world-renowned dog expert Casar Millan has spoken out against the banning of certain breeds labeled as ‘dangerous’ dogs. ‘In the ’70s, the breed that people were afraid of was the Doberman; in the 2000s, it’s the Pit Bull....

Dr Katrina Warren gives Dog Diaries her top safety tips for pets at Christmas… Christmas is family time and for most of us our pets are part of family celebrations. Nearly all of my friends have a little something wrapped for their fur-friend on Christmas day and include their pets...

The current antivenom shortage means it’s more important than ever for you to protect your pets against ticks The recent heavy rainfall hasn’t just caused flooding issues in some parts of the country. For pet owners, it also means this is set to be one of the worst tick seasons...

A Western Australia initiative is hoping to improve the public perception of the fastest dog breed Of all the breeds of dog, the Greyhound is one of the least popular for keeping as a pet in this country. The reasons are varied and many, but among them is a misguided perception of Greyhounds as uncontrollable...