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I Wish I Had Known….The Importance of a Chocolate Toxicity Calculator for Dog Owners

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With Easter around the corner, homes are often filled with delicious chocolate treats. While delightful for humans, chocolate poses a serious risk to our canine companions. Understanding the dangers of chocolate and having tools like a chocolate toxicity calculator can be lifesaving for dog owners.   Chocolate is harmful to dogs because it contains theobromine …

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Beyond Aggression: Understanding Canine Conflict Through Scaling Laws and Game Theory

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Navigating the complex world of canine behaviour, especially aggression, requires an understanding that goes beyond traditional training methods. Recent research into conflict scaling, borrowing principles from fractal nature, chaos theory, and evolutionary game theory, offers a fresh perspective on understanding and managing canine aggression. By applying these concepts, we can develop a more nuanced approach …

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Staying Hydrated: Keeping Your Dog Water-Wise in the Heat

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As the mercury rises and the days grow longer, staying hydrated becomes crucial for dogs. Dogs need to maintain adequate hydration to stay healthy and comfortable, especially during the hotter months. Understanding the importance of hydration for your dog and employing effective strategies to ensure they drink enough water is key to keeping them happy …

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I Wish I Had Known…How to Help my Dog Cope with Their Fear of Storms

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Summer in Australia means a wet season that hosts many storms. Although these storms bring a welcome cool air to close out a humid day, for dogs, they can be loud, confusing, and overwhelming. If you have a dog who is afraid of storms, it’s important to find the root of this fear and provide …

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No More Forgotten Toys: Making Dog Christmas Gifts Count!

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As the season of giving approaches, our homes often become a treasure trove of wrapped surprises. However, amidst the joy and excitement, there’s a less talked about aspect of Christmas – the aftermath of unwanted or unused gifts. Surprisingly, this extends to our four-legged friends too. Every year, countless dog toys, bought with love and …

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The Gift of Giving: How Aussie Pet Owners Can Pay It Forward This Holiday Season

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As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time not only for receiving but also for giving. For pet owners, the festive season offers a unique opportunity to extend the spirit of generosity to the animal community. Here’s how you as and animal lover, can give back and make a difference in the lives of countless …

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I Wish I Had Known…How to Handle Your Dog’s Summer Shedding

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As we keenly welcome the warmer days in Australia, dog owners also brace for the flurry of fur—the summer shedding season is upon us! If you’ve found yourself vacuuming more than usual or constantly lint-rolling your clothes, know that you’re not alone. Shedding is natural for dogs, especially as they prepare for the hotter months. …

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The Mystery of Zoomies: Unravelling the Whirlwind of Canine Energy

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Have you ever witnessed your tranquil, lounging dog suddenly burst into a frenzy of energy, tearing around the house or garden as though they’re on a racetrack? This peculiar, almost comical, behaviour is often referred to as ‘zoomies’ and, in the animal behaviourist world, is known as ‘Frenetic Random Activity Periods’ (FRAPs). Here’s a closer …

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I Wish I Had Known…Why My Dog Looks and Barks at Things That ‘Aren’t There’ 👻

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In the dusky glow of a flickering candle, when shadows dance across the walls and the wind howls eerily, there’s often one member of the family whose senses seem particularly attuned to the unknown: our faithful canine companions. As we approach the haunting season of Halloween, let’s venture into the almost mystical world of a …

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Taking the Horror out of Halloween for Your Dog

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Although Halloween’s spooky decorations, dress-ups and other antics are exciting and enjoyable for us, these things can be a bit of a whirlwind of anxiety for dogs. Luckily, with a bit of thoughtful planning, we can craft an enchanting and enjoyable evening for our furry friends, too. Here’s how to make Halloween more treat than …

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