Socialisation
Dogs are highly social animals, which is why they fit in so well with human society – they have adapted… Read more...
5-16 weeks
During this fairly brief period your pup progresses from the equivalent of a human toddler – about 4 years old,… Read more...
On ethical breeding
Breeding dogs is an area fraught with emotion and ferociously held opinions. “Backyard Breeder” and “Puppy Farm” bring pictures to… Read more...
Adopt don't shop
I, like many others, believe there is a big difference between ethical and unethical breeders. But some animal rights activists… Read more...
Are breeders 'killing shelter dogs' chances'?
I can understand why people believe that, as long as dogs are dying in pounds and shelters, it is… Read more...
Are breeders the culprits?
As I noted in my previous blog post, the Australia's 'dog overpopulation problem' is often greatly exaggerated by anti-breeding… Read more...
Do we have a 'dog overpopulation' problem?
The "adopt not shop" argument begins with the assumption that Australia has a massive oversupply of dogs, and - as… Read more...