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In this post, I share my advice for living with your dog during the Covid-19 lockdown based on my experience of living through the Canterbury earthquake and its disruption in 2011.

Spot the greyhound had his regular massage today. In this post, I explain why I used a wheat bag as part of his session. Warmth is great for achy and arthritic joints, but also helps muscles to relax.

In part 6 of my ageing dogs series, I discuss how to modify exercise to avoid injuries and pain

I would have adopted Dumpling if it was possible...but she went to a good home in San Francisco and had 7 years in a loving family home.

In Part 5 of my ageing dogs series, I tackle the tricky subject of supplements including the raging interest in CBD

In Part 4, I discuss food. You are what you eat - so the saying goes. It applies to our dogs, too.

In the March edition of NZ Dog World, I profile the PhD research of Erin Jones who is investigating the choices people make for their dog's training

In Part 3, I discuss the importance of weight management with tips and tricks to help dogs lose weight. Dietary changes are almost always required but that does not necessarily mean that you must feed a diet dog food.

In Part 2 of my blog series, I discuss the difference between pain and discomfort and the importance of recognising both in our dogs

In Part 1 of my blog series, I discuss the aging process and how time can get away from you when your dog is aging faster than you are.