Pet owners demand same work benefits as parents
Australian pet owners want workplaces to implement pet policies and acknowledgment similar to what parents of children receive.
Pets and Wildlife
How your pup could snag you an extra $50k a year
Victorian dog owners are scoring up to $50,000 extra a year by turning their pooches into Instagram stars. Here’s how you can cash in on your canine too.
The reason vets are so expensive
Pets are expensive but when accidents or illnesses occur, our cute companions can rack up thousands of dollars in vet bills. Find out why vet bills are usually so high.
Sausage dog’s $14k surgery
Jodie Nixon’s beloved sausage dog, Hunter, needed emergency surgery with a $14,000 price tag. Find out har far Aussies will go for their pets.
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Ringwood’s best off-leash, social dog parks
Ringwood in Melbourne’s outer east has plenty of parks to walk your pooch — and we’ve dug up some of the best off-leash and social options for your dog.
Gogglebox humping bulldog’s new TV role
Bane the humping bulldog from Foxtel series Gogglebox is back in action for season 11 but sporting a new role. He is now a big brother, with stars Matty and Sarah Marie welcoming a baby boy.
Expert’s secrets to training your puppy
If you have ever wanted to know how to train your puppy – or any dog for that matter – perfectly, here is your chance. Petbarn is sharing their five best tips. See the video, as well as the best dog-friendly places to take your pooch.
The best dog parks in Melbourne’s west
After a ‘pawsome’ dog-friendly park in Melbourne’s west? Here’s the best parks to take a four-legged friend from Yarraville to Werribee and everywhere in between.
Meet the therapy dog changing stroke victim lives
Therapy dog Mr Bojangles is changing lives by doing rounds at a nursing home and stroke unit. See the heartwarming video of this tail-wagging friend, as well as the best places to take your pooch.
Oh my dog! See some of Victoria’s cutest dogs.
Herald Sun readers have heard our howl as we search for Australia’s Top Dog – check out some of the pawsome entries that have been received so far.
Frustration as commuters travelling with dogs left stranded
Planned works and unexpected replacement buses are a hassle for everyone, but if you’re travelling with your pooch the sudden disruption can leave you high and dry.
15 dogs who rocked album covers
Who let the dogs out? Plenty of artists have, and featured dogs on the covers of their albums. Here’s a few of our favourites.
An expert’s guide to feeding your dog
From meal times and treats, Dr Magdoline Awad gives an expert overview on how best to feed your precious pooch.
Why I went halfway around the world for a four-legged friend
Julia Eppingstall was always obsessed with dogs but after falling in love with a unique breed of hound, she decided to take her passion one step further by embarking on a pooch pilgrimage.
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