Our interview with Steve from More Than A Dog Catcher Firstly we would like to say great job on your Facebook page and now your new blog. What made you want to start your More Than A Dog Catcher page and the blog? Thank you so much Suzanna. More than a dog catcher was first started to try and correct some misinformation about animal legislation and it has grown from there. I also wanted to try and improve the image lots of people still have of "the dog catcher", that collects dogs and drives their full van to the pound. Animal Management is much more than that! I never thought an …
A Bad Day in Puppy Town – Pet Insurance
Procrastinating on Pet Insurance Can Cost You More Than Just a Few Bucks A fun Sunday hiking through the bush took a scary turn when 6-month old Tallulah’s face suddenly doubled in size, with her eye the size of a golf ball. We zip off to the emergency clinic, where two other puppy casualties come through the waiting room - a Dachshund with a broken leg and a Weimaraner that looks like it has nearly choked itself to death. Two hours later, all three patients aren’t too much worse for the wear (Tallulah’s face starts returning to normal size following an antihistamine shot), and the …
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New Puppy Checklist and Tips
So you're about to welcome a new puppy into your home, but it's your first time and you're starting to feel like a lost puppy yourself. Help is on the way, thanks to all of us at lovethatpet.com we've prepared a checklist that will make it easier to determine your next steps, and thrown in a few tips for good measure. Your pup will make himself at home in no time. The Checklist Visit a veterinarian Once your pup has arrived at his new home, it will be time to take him on another trip—to the veterinarian for his first check-up. You will want to have the vet examine your puppy's skin, …
6 steps on Purchasing a Puppy from a Breeder
1. First step is to choose a breed and do your research. Make sure you are being realistic about the breed you are choosing. e.g Your living space (do you live in an apartment, on a farm, do you have a small backyard), energy level of the breed and so fourth. 2. Look on dogzonline.com.au for breeders of that breed and either telephone or send an email. Make sure you tell them about you, your lifestyle and your plans for the dog. Be honest as they know when you are lieing (they've heard it all). Dont ask 'have you got puppies? How much?' 3. Go meet the breeders and their dogs, meet the …
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Introducing Your New Puppy When You Have A Newborn Baby
How to Achieve Harmony Between Your Puppy and Your New Baby If you are a pet owner who is looking forward to bringing a new baby home to your family, you have probably already come to the conclusion that it may be a delicate process involving several steps. This is particularly true concerning members of the canine family, as dogs and youngsters do not always develop an instant friendship. For this reason, it is essential to ensure that your puppy or dog and your new baby have a good foundation on which to build a positive rapport. Introduce Your Baby's Scent Before your new child is ready …
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