Training & Behaviour
Your pet might be doing more for your wellbeing than you realise
There is something about the bond you share with a pet that is difficult to find anywhere else. They greet you when...
Hitting the road with your furry best friend? Here’s what to pack and plan
Schools break up from 24 September to 4 October for the third term, and if, like us, you and your family, including the...
Scientists have found a new way to decode how we really talk to our pets
For every “good girl”, every “who wants a treat?” and every heart-to-heart conversation you have with your cat, researchers have found a way...
What personality does your pet have? Take this fun quiz to find out
No matter how small your pet is, you know they have a BIG personality. Your cat acts like they’re the landlord and you’re...
Your pet isn’t being naughty. Here’s what their behaviour is telling you
Your cat scratches the brand-new couch. Your dog destroys your favourite slippers. Then there is the barking that seems to start for no...
Your Pet’s ‘Guilty Look’ Is Fear, Not Guilt
“He knows he did something wrong. Look at that guilty face.” You might have said this after finding a chewed shoe, a puddle...
Why Muzzles Aren’t Just for Aggressive Dogs, According to an Animal Behaviourist
When many people see a dog wearing a muzzle, they immediately assume the animal is aggressive or dangerous. According to certified animal behaviourist...
Vet Caitlin Venniker shares the stories behind her memoir Unleashed
South African veterinarian and award-winning writer Caitlin Venniker is pulling back the curtain on life in veterinary medicine with the release of her...
Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy leads specialised K9 training in South Africa
Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy has built a strong reputation as one of South Africa’s leading scientifically based K9 training and dog handler academies. Based...
Brain games for busy paws
If your dog finishes dinner in seconds and then waits for the next activity, it might be missing mental stimulation. Puzzle toys offer...
