How to interact with Guide and Service Dogs People are often confused about interacting with a guide dog or service dog. Some people of course, mainly children, are unaware that a guide dog or service dog is actually on the job, and shouldn't be distracted when working, But even adults are confused? When is it appropriate to pat a dog, feed it a treat, or rub his belly? Why is it inappropriate to pat service and guide dogs, or grab his collar or harness? It's not so much that service guide animals will really get distracted when on the job. Most service animals spend literally …
Dog-Friendly Holiday Accommodation Website
We previously wrote a bog post on How to Make Your Holiday Accommodation Dog Friendly, we thought we would share the Holidaying with Dogs website. About the Holidaying with Dogs website Holidaying with Dogs has many dog-friendly holiday accommodation around Australia for you to choose from. Properties include holiday houses, bed & breakfasts, cottages, motels, caravan parks and camping grounds. You can book your holiday accommodation directly through the website. Holidaying with Dogs also has a printed guide book with the 13th edition coming out soon. For more information …
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Laila and Me – Healthy Dog Treats and Products
We recently did a mini interview with Melissa from Laila and Me. Laila and Me sell healthy dog (& cat) treats and products. We also have to point out that not only are the treats healthy and unique but that they are made locally here in Melbourne. We really like what your business stands for. Can you tell us how it came about? When Laila was a pup she developed extreme allergies and itchy skin, it was so horrible to watch, we started afood elimination diet, and that's when I started to dehydrate chicken to give her as a training treat. She loved them! I continued to make her own …
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7 Tips To Clean Pet Stains And Odour From Your Carpet
There are few moments in life as magical as bringing home a new puppy. I have fond memories of introducing our family dog, Kelly the Kelpie, to my children for the first time. Along with the excitement comes new challenges. No puppy is born well trained and ready to live in the home. If your new family member will live or spend time indoors one of the problems you'll face is carpet stains and smells. This is almost always caused by the dog using the carpets as their own personal bathroom. While adorable at first this can become a nuisance once your carpet starts smelling. A smell it does! …
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Mobile Microchipping Event in Bacchus Marsh July 16th 2017
Our friends over at Mobile Microchipping are holding a microchipping event at Not Too Shabby Dog Grooming in Bacchus Marsh on the 16th of July. If you need to have your cat or dog microchipped or even just need to have them scanned they will be there from 11am-3pm. They offer discounted microchipping rate of $20 if you prepay online or $25 cash on the day. The microchip checks is free. Why not book in today and secure your booking. Read more about Microchipping …
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