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Vanessa Croll is a multi-platform journalist and writer with more than 10 years of experience across all styles of reporting and storytelling within News Corp Australia publications.

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Think you know your dog? Test yourself

What does it mean when your dog’s tail sticks straight up? Or when they pin their ears back? Take our quiz to find out if you understand what your dog is saying. Watch the videos to find out more.

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EMBARGO SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2nd 2020: Australia's Best Friend Campaign. #australiasbestfriendMatt at his home with his service dog Ulric, a Lykos. Ulric is off duty when at home but always sticks close to Matt and loves to play.Matt was an investigator with the ADF. He was deployed to the Middle East on a couple of occasions and investigated the deaths of soldiers. He developed severe PTSD through what he investigated and saw. The PTSD only manifested itself after he injured his back and was no longer able to work - when there was nothing keeping him busy his trauma floated to the surface. His service dog Ulric has saved his life - literally. He says the dog stopped him from killing himself on two occasions. On an everyday level, the dog is there to sense his anxiety and get him out of situations that could be bad for him. He wants to get the message across the service these dogs perform, and how they should be treated in public (ie, if you see a dog with a

How a service dog saved Matt Good’s life

When former army investigator Matt Good returned from Afghanistan, his PTSD spiralled out of control. But, thanks to Ulric, his friend and service dog, he is still alive today.

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Photo by Corporal Hamish PatersonCorporal Graham Ellis and 'Digger' the explosives detection dog from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment pose for a photo at the Kalla Kalla checkpoint construction site in the Chora region of Afghanistan during Operation Spin Ghar.TITLE:Third Reconstruction Task Force patrol *** Local Caption *** Operation Spin Ghar (meaning 'White Mountain') took place in the Chora Valley 30km north of the Australian base at Tarin Kowt. Designed to clear the area of Taliban influence, the campaign featured the cooperation of nations. Afghan, Dutch, US, Canadian, British and Australian forces worked together to eject the Taliban and provide for ongoing security.The major role for the Reconstruction Task Force (RTF) role in the operation was the creation of a series of security check points across the contested Chora Valley to allow the Afghan Police and Army to stabilise the area. Australia has deployed an ADF Reconstruction Task Force (RTF), consisting of a combined arms team, to the Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan as part of Operation Slipper. The RTF is in partnership with the Netherlands Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and forms part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. The RTF has a clearly defined role to work on reconstruction, improvement of provincial infrastructure and community based projects. The RTF also provides trade training to the local population and military engineering training to the Afghan National Army.This type of assistance is designed to benefit the people of Oruzgan Province well into the future and form building blocks of a stable and prosperous community. The RTF contains around 370 ADF personnel from predominately Queensland-based units. It includes elements to provide command, security, engineering, and administrative support and is equipped with Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMV), Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and armoured eng

How Digger the dog sniffed out Taliban leaders

Since World War I, the Australian Defence Force has used “war dogs” for tracking, explosive detection and sniffing out Taliban leaders. Here are some of their great efforts.

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Hands holding paws dog are taking shake hand together while he is sleeping or resting

Learning to cope with grief after losing a pet

Losing a pet to old age, an accident or illness is one of the hardest parts about being a pet owner. That is the take away message from Tony Squires and Ryan Tate, who share their stories on death and grief.

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Millie is a 4-year-old rescue greyhound with the first 3D printed prosthetic leg for a dog in Australia. Pictured with owner Ed Dieppe. Picture: Dylan Robinson

From disabled racing reject to Australia’s first bionic dog

Forget about RoboCop, Millie is Australia’s first robo-dog with a 3D-printed front paw. See how she got to where she is and why greyhounds make such great pets.

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Jen and Ryan Tate from TATE Animals. Picture: Instagram

Learn to decode the secret language of dogs

Experienced trainers Ryan and Jen Tate reveal ways to recognise your dog’s subtle signs. Watch Part 1 of our special Dogs of Oz video series. WATCH THE VIDEO

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Aussie scientist helps coronavirus breakthrough

This is the Australian scientist responsible for creating world-first computer modelling software being used in the race to develop a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus.

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RebelFM have thrown their support behind the Leukaemia Foundation WorldÕs Greatest Shave, with all three breakfast presenters, Ash Palmero (not pictured), Jodie Shepherd and James Brookes, committing to losing their locks in a public shave to support the cause. The team have set a fundraising target of $5000, and they are all supporters of the Leukaemia Foundation and its work. Picture: Jerad Williams

Why Coast radio presenter is ‘losing’ it

This Gold Coast radio presenter and her team are ready to lose it all….for a great cause.

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Drought dogs going from employees to companions

While country dogs in drought-affected areas have joined Australia’s long-term unemployed, hardworking hounds are quickly adapting from livestock wrangler to companion of choice.

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Dog behaviourist, Guy Hull’s 2018 bestseller, The Dogs That Made Australia, perfectly illustrates his view that every dog breed is a snapshot of history.

Aussie cattle dog secret link to the dingo

Despite a tarnished reputation, Australia is in debt to dingoes. That’s the message from author-dog behaviourist Guy Hull. Learn out how he connects them to working dogs today and find the best dog-friendly activities near you.

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