Pet microchipping our companion animals has become the norm in Australia and around the world but we must ensure our details are up-to-date. Here’s a rundown
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Magpies can form friendships with people – here’s how
Magpies can form friendships with people – here’s how (This article was first published in The Conversation) Can one form a friendship with a magpie? –even
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Obese dogs could have similar personality traits to overweight humans
OBESE DOGS COULD HAVE SIMILAR PERSONALITY TRAITS TO OVERWEIGHT HUMANS A new study shows that obese dogs could have similar personality traits to overweight humans. Naomi
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Is your dog happy? 10 common misconceptions about dog behaviour
Making dogs happy should be every dog owner’s aim. Here are 10 common misconceptions about dog behaviour, written by Prof Paul McGreevy and Dr Melissa Starling,
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Yes it’s okay to feed wild birds in your garden, as long as it’s the right food
Around the world, people are encouraged to feed birds in their gardens. Here in Australia, we have been discouraged from feeding birds. Read this and you
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Whose best friend? How gender and stereotypes can shape our relationship with dogs
WHOSE BEST FRIEND? HOW GENDER AND STEREOTYPES CAN SHAPE OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH DOGS Does dog gender matter? Does your sex and your interaction with your dog
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