When an infographic rings true…

We’ve all done it. Scrolling through our timeline on Facebook, seeing all the pictures and news stories others have shared, and then you come across something which makes you stop, read and pay attention. Today, it happened to me. This is the infographic I saw: This instantly flashed me back to when we’d just welcomed Jaina into our home, I’d collected one of my daughters…

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What a mess!

There is one thing that used to annoy me when I was out with the kids in our pre-dog days and, now that I have Jaina, it annoys me even more! The issue is the amount of dog mess left on the streets because people don’t clean up after their dogs have “done their business”. Some people would argue that they can’t bend down to…

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Puppy Money

So I often get asked if I have pet insurance or if I have a savings account for my pets. The answer is that I do both. I have a basic pet insurance policy and I also have a high interest savings account that I put in 20%  (5% for each pet) of my earnings each month. Now, 20% of a salary may seem like…

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Great new app to desensitize your dog to scary sounds

Have you ever wondered why some dogs are so calm around noisy environments, while others look nervous and stressed? There are many loud, new and unusual sounds a dog must get used to. Training dogs to be comfortable with sound is essential to having a calm, well-adjusted dog, well-socialised dog. The Sound Proof Puppy Training App is designed to help trainers and owners condition dogs to loud noises. Dog breeders…

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Review of the new Co-op Crossbreed tool

Do you know your Cockapoos from your Shihpoos? Or your Puggle from your Borador? Neither did we until we were given the opportunity to test the new Crossbreed tool from The Co-operative Insurance. The tool allows you to explore many different crossbreeds by just selecting the parent breeds. Each page have a clear interface and is very easy to use. The instructions are clear and precise and…

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Finding a pup friendly home

Having a dog in the city can be difficult (especially if you are renting an apartment). With many landlords putting weight limits, breed restrictions and installing “no pet” policies. Moving apartment can often seem like an impossible task. However there are some things that you can do that will make it easier for a landlord to want to rent to you (and your pets) 1)…

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