I feel very privileged to meet so many wonderful professionals in the pet industry who continue to be a source of inspiration and valuable knowledge for me; Veterinarian Kelly Halls BVSc (hons) of Bentons Road Vet Clinic in Mt Martha, Victoria (Australia) is one of those people and I admire her trailblazing advocacy of whole food and raw feeding for our pets within the veterinary world. Kelly and I recently appeared on a...
As an advocate of positive reinforcement training (R+) and wholesome species-appropriate nutrition, I have somewhat of an unhealthy obsession with searching out the best doggie treats for rewards!
Here's my tips on the top things to consider when selecting healthy training treats for your pooch. Selecting training treats
1. Find treats your dog really wants to work for
You're hardly going to get far with your (R+) training if your dog is not...
This week The Dogs of our Lives segment features Christina and her lovely little rescue Staffie mix Hoochie.
How did Hoochie come into your life? I was following a rescue group in Sydney on Facebook and every week would see SOS messages going around with doggies on ‘death row’; those who would be euthanased shortly if they weren’t adopted. This caused me a great deal of distress, as I am an...
Real food rules!
If it isn't clear from other articles on my site, I'm a huge fan of feeding wholesome, fit-for-species food - for me and my dogs! In most cases (although not all) I believe that raw human grade foods offer the best foundation of health for our pets. But there is so much conflicting information out there about it, how do you decide if it is right for your pet? Here's a little insight into the pros and cons based on my many years...
