Pets


How to Cope with ‘New Puppy Overwhelm’

If your excitement about getting a gorgeous new pet has turned to despair…know you’re not alone!

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Should Your Cat Live Indoors?

In New Zealand, our culture has typically been to allow pet cats to roam freely and come and go from our homes as they please.

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How To Avoid Being Bitten By A Dog

Tips to help you avoid a dog attack or injury if you encounter an aggressive dog

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How To Introduce New Pets To Each Other

Welcoming a new pet into your family is an exciting time! But if you already have another pet at home, it’s important to be careful....

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How To Care For Your Senior Pet

As our beloved pets enter their golden years, it's essential to adapt our care strategies to meet their changing needs....

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5 Things You Didn’t Know Your Pet Hates

We adore our family pets, and it’s so easy to want to lavish them with a human kind of love - sometimes this hits the mark...

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What to do if you have a fearful dog

It can be very upsetting if you have a dog that’s fearful of people, other dogs, specific noises or particular experiences.

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How to Help Your Scaredy Cat

If your cat is fearful and anxious of many things and situations, here are a few tips to help you give them some peace and confidence.

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How to Raise a Relaxed Pet

Having a pet is one of life’s greatest joys! And if you have a calm & happy companion it can allow you to feel more at ease and enjoy life.

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Using Other Dogs to Help Train Your Dog

Imagine how good it would be if your dog could train themselves…?! Not quite possible yet, however they CAN help train each other!

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How to tell if your pet has fleas and how to get rid of them fast

Fleas are the most common external parasite in dogs & cats.

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How to Feel More Confident When Training Your Pup or Dog

Training a mischievous new puppy from scratch or trying to solve ingrained behavioural issues with an older dog can both feel overwhelming.

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How to keep your pets safe and calm in Guy Fawkes season

With Guy Fawkes season coming up, you may be feeling anxious about the impact it will have on your pet.

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Three Easy Ways to Improve Your Bond with Your Pet

Building a strong bond with your pet is not only essential for their well-being, but also contributes greatly to our own happiness!

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The Importance of Play (For Your Pet AND You!)

As we become adults, we’re much less inclined to “play” as a general rule. Pets help us reconnect with that youthful playfulness...

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Living lightly with Pets

I’ve learnt that ‘living a bit lighter on the planet’ isn’t a solo sport. We have the most impact when we bring others with us...

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Why We Can't Treat Dogs Like Humans (Even Though They're Part of the Family!)

Dogs have undoubtedly earned their place as members of our families, and it’s natural to feel a strong emotional bond with our dogs.

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How pets can help with daily mindfulness

Mindfulness is one of the most transformative changes you can make in your life, and one unexpected source of mindful practice is our pets!

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How pets contribute to the health of the family (or otherwise!)

Pets are more than just companions, they are essential parts of the family and have the power to enhance our lives in numerous ways.

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Mobility Dogs

Since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Tina’s had to adjust to life in a wheelchair while coping with other symptoms too: reduced...

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