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Wanted!!- A Special Companion Human For A Special Companion Canine – Called Lulu.
Meet Miss Lulu ! A beautiful 21kg, 11 year old Staffy/Collie X. Lulu is a well mannered, confident, happy lady, who listens well to direction. She just wants to hang with her human and show lots of love.Lulu needs to be the only pet in the house. She is the perfect companion dog for humans, but … Read more
From the Country to the Coromandel!
Senior Dog Club is very excited to announce…. Molly has found herself a fabulous beach house with a fabulous new Mum, where she gets to retire and be treated like a queen! Long walks on the beach, skipping in the waves, swimming in the calm, daily meetings with the neighbours dog through the fence, lying … Read more
Dr Karen Becker – The Forever Dog (New York Times Bestseller)
I am a huge fan of Dr Karen Becker who is an integrated vet.Integrative Veterinary Medicine is a broad discipline that includes and combines several different aspects of whole-pet care. Techniques blend western medicine with holistic approaches to treatment, and can include spinal manipulation, acupuncture, Chinese & western herbs, physio and rehabilitation, and nutrition. Dr … Read more
Gorgeous Bella Joins The Senior Dog Club
Bellas family were concerned about Bella (nearly 10), living with her human in their retirement village apartment.They had read the Senior Dog Club article in “Stuff”, and decided it would be a good service and time for Bella to find a new family. I met with Bella and her family, we chatted about Bella’s best … Read more
Senior Dog Club Announces Their First Club Member.
Welcome Monty! The Senior Dog Club was contacted by Monty’s family in Autumn 22. Unfortunately his elderly human was no longer able to look after Monty after moving into a rest home. Monty was required to leave his current living situation asap.The same day Monty was rehomed to a Senior Dog Club Carer, where he … Read more
Jackson Galaxy – 7 Things Not To Do To Our Cats, Ever!
Jackson Galaxy is the ultimate Cat Daddy. I recommend all cat owners and cat lovers, subscribe to his YouTube channel, and immerse yourself in all the fun learning. “Out of all 7, don’t do all 7” Don’t declaw your cat(This is more commonly practiced in the US, (the practice is illegal in NZ) Don’t force … Read more
Walking or talking your dog?
Please consider…the dog park is for walking your dog…..not talking your dog.Everyday I walk my pack, I witness a very disappointing and dangerous situation, in the off leash social areas of local dog parks.Dog owners walk their dog, from the carpark to the off leash social area, sit on a park bench, or pace endlessly … Read more
The NZ Animal Welfare Act
Not until I studied Vet Nursing in 2016, was I made aware that all pet owners have legal, moral and ethical obligations, written in a document called the NZ Animal Welfare Act.This made me think it was more than likely, that most kiwis (pet owners or not), were unaware of the NZ Animal Welfare Act.Animal … Read more
Dog owners, are you qualified to use a bark/shock collar on your dog?
These are commonly used by dog owners for various reasons. Excessive barking, jumping, running away or chasing a smaller animal, basically any unwanted behavior. The action of using any type of collar to improve unwanted behaviors, has always been under dispute whether it is negative or positive reinforcement. Dog owners, please read these important articles. … Read more
On Lead, Dog Politics
When our dog’s on a lead, politics will always occur when meeting other dogs. Why? When your dog’s on a lead, he is technically not free to fight or flight, which makes him vulnerable when meeting other dogs (whether they are on or off lead).Dogs have a specific “dance” or ritual they undertake when meeting … Read more
