PetSure, Australia’s leading provider of pet insurance, has announced they are offering scholarships to two deserving kids – allowing them the opportunity to attend Future Vet Kids Camp for January 2018 Held at Waverley College, Future Vet Kids Camp is … Read More
Ever wondered what it would be like to look after animals all day, every day? Mammal and bird keeper Andrew Daly from the Australian Reptile Park tells Lauren Clarke more about what this job entails. PETS: What is your role … Read More
Any dog can go blind but fortunately this can sometimes be prevented. Caroline Zambrano discovers how to tell if your dog has vision loss and how quality of life is not compromised by darkness. Raj, a three-year-old Akita, loved chasing … Read More
Award-winning dog trainer and behaviour specialist Jaice Jackson shares some of her top tips on improving your dog’s confidence and behaviour. The philosophy I live by as a dog trainer and what I always relay back to my clients is … Read More
It’s a sad fact that earlier this year, on International Guide Dog Day (April 26), Guide Dogs NSW/ACT revealed that one third (33 per cent) of guide dog handlers had their access rights challenged when visiting hotels, motels, caravans and … Read More
Calling all squishy-faced dogs! Following the success of Ruth O’Leary’s Tails of Sydney coffee table book (which has raised over $8,000 for charity to date), she has turned her attention to another adorable great cause. “I’m excited to announce this … Read More
There were three in the bed and the little one said … woof! PETS Magazine finds out what’s good, bad and smelly about sharing your bed with your dog As the heat of another sweltering summer fades and the cooler … Read More
When your cat starts urinating on your bed rather than in its litter box, it’s time to address the issue. PETS Magazine shows you how. Sean Brennan’s cat was 16 years old when she started urinating on his bed. “I … Read More
Thanks to the help of our canine friends, many children and young people struggling to read are finding their happily ever after. Pass a child a smartphone, a gaming console or an iPad and they’ll jump at the chance to … Read More
Does praise offer more reward than a tasty treat? We ask the experts! There is little doubt that positive reinforcement is probably the most popular form of animal training in the world. Robert Dollwet, the trainer behind Didga and Boomer, … Read More