News

In the December/January issue of NZ Dog World, I visit the Maui Humane Society and discuss their Beach Buddies programme, plus volunteering when you are on holiday.

A research team in Brazil looked at the environmental footprint (land and water use) of wet diets which contain more meat than dry diets to conclude that dry food may be more environmentally friendly. I am not totally convinced by this 'desktop data' driven argument, but with so many pets on our planet, research is helpful to guide decisions by pet owners.

Laura Jaworski, an American artist and author, is this month's quote.

In my Canine Corner for November, I show you three unique ways that my customers have chosen to remember their dogs who have passed away. Grieving is an experience that differs from one person to another. There is no one right way to grieve.

Consistently in social housing policy is needed to ensure USA-based families are not separated from their pets.

Sox has been to the vet A LOT over the last few months. In this post I share our joint fast in preparation for Sox's fasting blood test and an update on Sox's health.

The doggy quote of the month is from Robert Louis Stevenson, and beautifully drawn by one of my favourites - Red and Howling

How you ‘parent’ your pooch has an impact on the kind of dog it grows up to be, a new study shows. An owner who’s highly responsive to a dog’s behavior and needs tends to lead to a more social, secure, and smart canine.

My Canine Corner column for October is a tribute to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

This study out of Switzerland used electrodes laced on participants’ foreheads to measure prefrontal cortex activity while they interacted with dogs, both real and soft toy versions. "Pets such as dogs can and should be considered as an important therapeutic option for patients of all ages going through any number of physical or mental health issues."