I Accidentally Hurt my Dog: Will they Forgive me?
Accidentally hurting your dog can be a heart-wrenching experience, leaving you wondering if they’ll ever trust you again. But what if you feel overwhelmed with guilt?
· Talitha Mulder
Pet-friendly guides & tips
Local pet-friendly guides, how-tos and advice for living well with pets in Queensland.
Superfoods for Dogs: Why you Should Add Them Everyday
My new Border Collie pup, Bindi, is a total foodie—she’ll happily devour anything in sight! I often have to pop her outside as she tries to sneakily snatch up any leftover zucchini or pasta from the kids. On the flip side, my Chug, Giggy, isn’t as keen on treats, so I’m on a quest to…
· Talitha Mulder
How Do I Choose a Dog Collar and Leash?
When I got both of my dogs, my older Chug and my new Border Collie, they both came with a collar and leash. I’ve continued using a collar for my Chug since he’s well-behaved on the leash and doesn’t pull. However, I haven’t started walking my Border Collie outside yet because she’s due for her…
· Talitha Mulder
Stop Your Puppy Jumping: Teach Them the Right Way to Hug
My 15-week-old puppy tends to jump up when excited, especially when my 2-year-old is around. While it’s cute now and people love petting her, I’m concerned this behaviour might carry into adulthood. That’s why I’ve been looking for a way to prevent it from becoming a long-term habit. Puppies jump…
· Talitha Mulder
Resource Guarding: Why Your Dog Growls and Snaps Over Food
Are you tired of your dog growling and snapping over their food? Don’t worry—understanding why they guard their bowl is the first step, and with a bit of positive training, you can turn those mealtime battles into moments of calm and connection.
· Talitha Mulder
Dogs Eating Dairy: Why only Some Dairy is Okay
My two dogs, a chihuahua cross and a border collie, quickly eat any dairy products in front of them. However, I’ve often wondered about the safety of their indulgence. Does it matter if they eat the dropped cheese from a hot dog or lick the left overs of a soft-serve ice cream? To get answers,…
· Talitha Mulder
Do Puppies Loose Their Baby Teeth?
Waiting for dental recommendations from the vet often come too late to prevent dental issues in our dogs – in fact, only 18% of owners get dental advice on their dogs at initial puppy vaccination appointments [1]. I didn’t receive advice on my 15 week old Border Collie Puppy, Bindi, so I am…
· Talitha Mulder
Puppy Chewing: Here’s the Main Reason They do it.
Today I came home to a chewed pool cue, from on top of my pool table. Not only had my 15 week old puppy found a way on top of the pool table, but she’d also decided the long timber stick looked like the perfect morning activity. So, how do I stop her chewing things…
· Talitha Mulder
Dogs Need Seat Belts: But Not for the Reason You Think.
When I’m about to leave the house, my older dog happily follows me to the front door, excited for a car ride. He has his own spot on the passenger floor in a cosy bed. However, my new puppy is a bit different – she’s not a fan of sitting still and prefers attempting to…
· Talitha Mulder
Can My Dog be in the Back of a Ute?
Yesterday, I tried something new with my Border Collie puppy, Bindi. I put her in the back of a ute and took her for a slow and careful drive around the street to see how she would react. After that, I was curious about the rules for having a dog in the back of a…
· Talitha Mulder
How Do I Feed my Dog a Balanced Diet?
I have two dogs, a Border Collie puppy and a senior Chug (Chihuahua x Pug). They have different food preferences, appetites and weights. They are polar opposites in what they need nutritionally and I was very interested to know what diet I should be feeding them. So, I did some research to find…
· Talitha Mulder
How Do Owners Choose Their Pets Food?
Nowadays, there is so much confusing information about what is good for our pets. Trends are always changing in pet care, not to mention the fluctuations of pet food suggestions based on what is popular in humans. It all becomes tricky to know how to feed our pets well. So I’ve taken a look at a…
· Talitha Mulder