Bringing a new pet home… puppies!

Bringing a new pet home… puppies!

Last month we spoke about bringing a kitten home for the first time, so we decided to create a two-part series and include puppies into the mix. According to the RSPCA, dogs are the most popular household pet in Australia, followed by cats – so if you’re keen to...
Socialising your new puppy… from a distance 

Socialising your new puppy… from a distance 

Many a Victorian family has adopted a precious puppy in 2020 in the hopes that the pitter patter of four tiny feet will counteract the Covid-induced slump of isolation. Others are looking to expand their family over the Christmas season, with a puppy a favourite...
Involving Children in Looking After Pets

Involving Children in Looking After Pets

Whether your much loved pet is of the furry, feathered or scaly variety, there is no doubt that animals can bring a whole lot of love, AND a whole lot of work into your household. One of the best ways you can introduce your children to the world of pet ownership is to...
Excessive Barking – Why It’s Caused and What To Do

Excessive Barking – Why It’s Caused and What To Do

So, you have just welcomed a new fur-baby into your home, and what an exciting time this is! But for many, this time can be overshadowed by one drawback in particular – excessive barking. Barking is a normal response from dogs – an important means of communication...
Helping your new pet adjust

Helping your new pet adjust

Bringing a new pet into your family is a very exciting (and super busy) time! While most people take extra care to ensure that they’ve got all of the equipment, food and toys they’ll need to ensure a smooth transition for their puppy or kitten into family-life, there...