Doggy Tips

Why people love well-trained dogs… As a pet owner, little else makes you as proud as when your dog obeys a command perfectly – especially in public, when the temptation of his favourite playmate doesn’t distract him…

After hearing the tragic story of a beautiful new Maltese puppy that lost his life over the weekend due to a tick, the Dog Diaries team decided that it was high time to warn our readers-again-about the dangers these parasites can pose to your pets, especially in their first year of life.

Bek discovers a new, unwelcome social phenomenon The other day, while at breakfast with my dog, my partner and I were confronted for the first time with what I shall refer to as ‘dog disdain’. A man (who had chosen his seat right next to our outdoor...

We’ve searched high and low and found you the best do-at-home doggie treats to spoil your furry fella.

An Aussie organisation has come up with one possible solution to the problem of so many animals having to be put to sleep each year…

Here’s proof that when it comes to training, it’s perfectly possible to get an old dog doing the right thing

Dog Diaries investigates a dangerous phenomenon akin to canine racism that is endangering the lives of black dogs at an alarming rate.

Where to go to give your canine companion the best surf-edged run-around