Information, guidance and tips for helping your dog live their best life. From getting your first dog through to senior care it’s all here – nutrition, health, products, training & behaviour, home living. You’ll also find articles from Puppy Tales ‘Top Dog’ Kerry in Editor’s Choice and stories of some incredible hero & star dogs!
Help your dog live a long, happy & comfortable life
A member of your family is getting on in years, and it’s hard to know how to care for them. No, I’m not talking about Great Aunty Gladys, I’m talking about your furry canine friend.
Why a rescue dog? The story of Archie
The most common worries I hear from people who would like to get a rescue dog are: will that dog be traumatised from its previous life? Will they be able to integrate into my family
One doesn’t have to be the loneliest number
So, you are going out for the day and your dog will be all alone for 10 hours until you get home and another 8 hours when you are asleep. What should you do? That
Grain Drain: The truth about Rice, Corn, Oats and Wheat in your Dog’s Bowl
There has been much barking lately about the appropriateness of feeding grains to our four-legged friends. But pet parents are still confused. Do premium kibbles contain grains? What about canned foods? Are rice and pasta
How getting a dog changed my life!
Two years ago my husband Andrew was trying to convince me to get a dog. I said no and kept saying no. The reason being, we lived in an apartment with no backyard, I was
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Dogs
It’s not just footballers that rupture their Cranial Cruciate Ligament, and in fact it is the most common orthopaedic injury in our canine counterparts. It is therefore not surprising that it is the most researched
Rosie’s Snowman Take Down at Dinner Plain
The snowman stood there in peace, unaware of what was coming. His twig hands were thrown up in the air with joy – but not for long. Hoping to make a new friend or just
Happy 3rd Birthday Keiko – we RUV you!
Oh buddy Keiko. I think you know how much we ‘ruv’ you – you hear it every day and often many, many times more! We can’t imagine our lives without you making everything that little
Wow, that headline is a biggie! This is not something I like to think about very often but occasionally when I see a new grey whisker on Cress’s nose I momentarily think about what life
It’s now officially Spring! And before the weather really hots up into Summer I wanted to do some major cleaning projects around the house. One of those is to get all the dogs’ food, accessories
Four Tips for Living with Older Dogs
Watching your dog get older is one of the realities of life with pets. Lots of articles about senior pet living will focus on (important) topics related to medical treatment, health management and senior training.
Why owning a dog can help you live a happier & healthier life
Dog owners will be able to attest that having a dog is an incredibly rewarding experience and the bond you make with your four-legged friend adds a special dimension to your life. Speaking from my
Phodography™ You'll Adore
Puppy Tales acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land of which we live and work. We extend our deep respects to Elders past, present and emerging, across all the sacred Country we gratefully create upon.
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