News

In the March edition of NZ Dog World, I profile the towns in the USA that elect a dog as mayor. Wouldn't that make the local body elections more interesting?

The top 10 toxins from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center serve as a good reminder for risk management. These items may be part of our everyday lives, but they are hazardous to our dogs!

In this post, I explain the difference between prebiotics and probiotics. Both have a role in supporting a healthy gut - and a healthy gut supports good overall well being!

The quote of the month is from author Mira Grant. True love!

In this new research, heart rates were studied between bonded owners and their dogs. It found that a dog’s heart rate variability adapts to its owner’s heart rate variability during interaction. This physiological “co-modulation” suggests that emotional states are shared between dogs and their owners, offering new understanding of the deep bond shared between the two species.

The holiday season is well behind us but there is still plenty of summer weather ahead. In this column, I share some of the cocktails inspired by dog breeds. Why not impress your BBQ guests with a cocktail and salute your favourite breed at the same time?

If you've ever had an elderly person in your life, you know that falls are a major risk and cause of injury (and fear of falling is very real). In this post, I share UK-based research which shows that seniors who walk their dogs have better balance and fitness.

“Not everyone is in a position to help other animals, but everybody is in the position not to harm them.”-Anthony Douglas Williams, author
This quote is right on so many levels!

Last November, I posted about the use of conservation dogs in New South Wales. Bill Grimmer, the trainer featured in this piece from Alberta, contacted me to make me aware of their success in detecting clubroot in canola crops. Dogs are amazing!

Our adoption groups cannot have enough foster carers! Fostering is not for everyone, so I have written this post to outline the benefits and recommendations on things to consider if you decide to volunteer as a foster carer. It takes a special person (or family) to open their hearts to a dog in need.