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"The friendship of a dog is precious," said US President Dwight D Eisenhower. Click the link to see a photo of him with his Weimaraner, Heidi

In the December issue of NZ Dog World, I use Artificial Intelligence to generated computer graphics of Sox and include instructions on how you can do this with your dog, too.

Nearly half of Americans (43%) believe that their loved ones are more excited to see their pet this holiday season than they are to see them. Personally speaking, I don't find this surprising...

In this post, I share our experience as Sox made his dancing debut with the Defy Dance Academy's end of year show. Proud Mum!

Cat and dog owners tend to experience slower cognitive decline than those who don’t have pets, according research released by the University of Maryland

The quote for December is from Dion Leonard, author of Finding Gobi. Finding Gobi is one of my recommended dog-themed books. Check it out!

Researchers in the United States are experimenting with an injection to increase lifespan in large breed dogs. Everyone wants their dog to live a long and healthy life, but I think research of this nature raises ethical concerns about dog breeding, our duty of care, and quality of life.

In my November column in NZ Dog World, I report from the finish line of the 4 Paws Marathon. 2023 was the 5th year of this event, of which I am a founding sponsor.

Dr Darryl Millis, a well-respected orthopaedic specialist and Professor at the University of Tennessee, has created this useful guidance on the use and effectiveness of Berensa. Yes, it's new, and there has been a rush of enthusiasm to use it. But, should you?

Air New Zealand has announced that it is expanding its sponsorship of the Department of Conservation to include the conservation dogs programme. Conservation dogs and their handlers will enjoy free travel on the national carrier. What would a major announcement be without a good video???