Archive for the 'Puppy Care' Category

Dog Breeder Identification Numbers


Recently, the Queensland Government proposed a new dog breeder identification system in an attempt to get rid of puppy farmers and ensure more dogs... Click here to read more....

How Walking Your Dog Helps You!

Most dog owners know that walking their dog regularly for only twenty minutes out the day can do wonders for their dog’s health and longevity. However, even though most dog owners understand the importance of walking their dog regularly, a small percentage actually commits to doing so. Most people lead busy lives and find it hard to take the time... Click here to read more....

Is Your Puppy Still Cold?

The recent cold snaps throughout the last few weeks have surely been felt by us, but have you thought about your four-legged companions? They too struggle in this frostbite weather, so take a few steps to keep them warm this winter.

Paddington Pups has had a huge influx of queries for jumpers, so make sure you come in store to... Click here to read more....

Human Medications and Dogs

Human medications can pose a serious threat to your dog.  When your dog is sick it seems very tempting to simply give your dog medication to ease the pain thinking you are doing the right thing, when in actual fact it could be deadly to your dog.

Dog’s bodily functions differ heavily from ours, therefore their organs and respiratory /... Click here to read more....

Hydration and Your Dog

Just like us, dogs require hydration on a daily basis to survive. Although they drink and thermo-regulate differently, denying a dog of their daily requirement could do a lot of damage to their health. Each dog requires different amounts of liquid due to their body weight and daily exercise, so it’s important to educate yourself on their individual needs.

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If My Dog had an iPod…

We thought it would be funny to think of what songs you might find on a dog’s MP3 player!  Here is the top 10 we came up with:

1.        Hound Dog – Elvis Priestley

2.       Who Let The Dogs Out – The Baha Men

3.       Black Dog – Led Zeppelin

4.       Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

5.       The Bad Touch... Click here to read more....

Music For Dogs

Have you ever noticed how dogs respond to music? It appears that dogs feel the rhythm and harmony of music in their soul the same way that humans do.  Dogs seem to relax to soft slow strains, and sometimes become agitated to loud, drum-based tunes.

Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the Rehoming Centre of the National Canine Defence... Click here to read more....

Paddington Pups Store Update!

As many of you who have been back in the store would know, we are well on our way to a full recovery.  We still have lots to do and as the weeks go by we will continue to bring down the stock we saved into the shop, and bring in some fantastic new stuff too!

We currently have a... Click here to read more....

Benefits of Desexing Your Dog

While there are those that disagree with the practice, the majority of dog owners know that desexing their canine companions is one of the first things that should be done in a dog’s life. This is, of course, unless you are planning on breeding your dog and have the accommodations and finances necessary to take care of litters of puppies.... Click here to read more....

Dogs and Good Table Manners – With or Without Visitors

November sees the approach of the season of many dinners and social events.  So what happens when you have guests over for dinner, lunch or Christmas Events? I know it’s the dream of every dog owner you know that their cute little dog will become a darling and impress not only the family but especially when guests are visiting. We... Click here to read more....