Hands up all those folks who have disobedient dogs?! I guess you’ll be looking for some help on how to train your naughty pooch, or maybe you’ve tried and he just doesn’t get it. Well, guess what, your dog does not understand a word you’re saying to him … unless of course you have a particularly dominant dog showing you the paw sign “Make me!”
And no, Poopsy doesn’t know he’s done wrong either. Oh yes, he always looks apologetic and very sorry for himself when you’re cross but he’s associating your response with unpleasant consequences. Continue Reading

Do you know what a Wapiti Bull is? Watch this video to find out… Continue Reading

This little kitty cat licks herself obsessively. Her owner doesn’t know what is causing it, but Glynne recommends a fresh food diet. Continue Reading

Wolfie AKA ‘the dog doctor’ was 50 Kilos of male German Shepherd Dog who joined our family as an itsy-bitsy, floppy eared puppy whose breeder had fed him enough for 5 large Rottweilers before launching him into an unknown future.

I remember the first night away from his Mom and siblings - Wolfie settled down in my bedroom as though he owned it … neither a squeak nor a whimper passed his lips and I knew he was well prepared for life. Unfortunately, I was ill prepared for the result of his ‘last supper’ which took me most of the next day to clean up … and that was the only time Wolfie ever had an accident or put a paw out of place. Continue Reading

Khash’s dog barks at everyone when he’s in the car. Does Glynne have any advice on stopping this behaviour? Continue Reading

Here’s a video of some dolphins playing with bubble rings in the aquarium. Continue Reading

These Q&A’s concern fresh food for your beloved pets, instead of processed. Read about people’s real life experiences and questions. Continue Reading

In the wake of the commercial pet food scare, I have been overwhelmed with requests for information on fresh food for pets. I believe this is a very positive outcome to a very unfortunate event because it has made the public aware that there are many ways to feed their beloved pets other than tipping out the contents of a packet into a bowl.
The truth is every pancake has two sides, and together with the never ending saga regarding nutrition we can clearly place this contentious issue right alongside religion and politics! Continue Reading

This Q&A deals with a Chow dog who gets abscesses on the pads of his paws. What can his owner do to help him? Continue Reading

Do you have a hyperactive dog? “Yes, he tears around all day, destroying my home and garden and barking at everything that moves … he jumps up on everyone, nips the kids and knocks them over, scratches the car and is completely out of control!.”
And what have you done about it?
“Well, we exercise him every day to get rid of his excess energy, jog him about 30 kilometers a week and throw the ball till he drops.”
And how is that working for you?
“Well actually he seems to be getting worse because now he has started chasing his tail as well!”Ah… well thats the problem. Heres how to cure your hyperactive dog… Continue Reading