CATS MINIATURE PIGS BIRDS DOGS and pets AUSTRALIAN Free Pull-out Pet Poster! Travelling with Your Canine Companion Spotlight on Working Dogs Dachshunds & Kelpies Plus Tips on avoiding poisonous foods The health benefits of pet ownership
Editor s Letter Welcome to issue six of every pet lovers favourite magazine Australian Dogs and Pets. We are beyond excited to bring you a whole lot of new feature stories, tips and of course our breed profiles. This issue we have tips on saving your pet from potential harm and the poisonous foods you should avoid feeding them. For those who have a pet in need of life saving treatment, we cover basic first aid for pets. You never know when you may need it! If you re planning a road trip with your pooch we also have some great tips on travelling with pets. We have some inspirational feature stories, including one on the latest dog sport craze which has re-invented the classic game of fetch. We chat to Australia s Got Talent Finalist, Matt McLaren, who shares advice on guide dog etiquette. There is also an interesting story on the health benefits of pet ownership. Who knew our pets had such an immense impact on our wellbeing! Last but not least, our breed profiles take an in-depth look at the adorable and comical Dachshund as well as the hardworking Australian Kelpie. If you re a cat lover, we take a look at the largest domestic cat breed the Maine Coon. We love speaking to pet owners, experts and breeders from around the country. Time after time we find ourselves hearing from people who have so many stories to share, many of which highlight the vast impact their pet, or involvement with pets, has had on their life. We hope to share with our readers the most captivating stories and news that will inspire and change the habits and lives of pets and their owners. It is always wonderful to hear from our readers so if you have any thoughts, stories or ideas please get in touch with us on pets@wpco. com.au. Happy reading! Become an exhibitor at the Silver Pet Prints Perth Pet Expo! Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th November 2016 Claremont Showground PETS WELCOME! HOUSE RULES APPLY Two huge days of entertainment, education, demonstrations, presentations, competitions and children s activities! Join us at Perth s only pet expo, celebrating the third anniversary in 2016. Perth Pet Expo will deliver thousands of potential customers over two days in one location. A number of stand and sponsorship options are available. Danielle For more information visit www.perthpetexpo.com.au info@perthpetexpo.com.au 1300 175 388 Contact details for your letters and pics: Email: pets@wpco.com.au (Please make sure your pic is at least 400KB in size) Mail: Australian Dogs and Pets, PO Box 8035, Glenmore Park, NSW, 2745. BOOK NOW TO SECURE A PRIME POSITION DOGS and pets 3
Contents Issue 6 Your Pets 6 Readers Stories wonderful stories from our readers 6 Reader giveaway Breed Profiles 8 Dachshund comical and devoted 66 26 Maine Coon large cat with a sweet nature 56 Australian Kelpie hardworking and loyal Features 12 Guide Dog etiquette 30 Scramble dog sport the latest craze in dog sports 46 Dogshare innovative service for dog owners 62 Life of a competing show dog 70 Health benefits of pet ownership 46 34 Choose a Pet 16 Miniature Pigs unique and friendly companions 32 Senegal Parrot intelligent and social Tips 34 Avoiding poisonous foods 52 Basic first aid for pets 66 Travelling with pets 74 Signs of affection Working Pets 20 Working dogs
56 We Care 48 Parrot Rescue Centre My Pet 76 Meet Sam the wonder dog Shows 78 Pet events upcoming pet events around Australia Book Review 80 Book reviews Regulars 3 Editor s letter 45 Shopping guide 16 32 Contents 60 Subscribe now 82 Next issue
Your Pets Readers Stories We love to hear from our readers! Send in your funny, cute or interesting pet stories to be featured in the next issue of Australian Dogs and Pets. To get in contact either email us at pets@wpco.com.au or post your story to Australian Dogs and Pets, Woodlands Publishing, PO Box 8035, Glenmore Park NSW 2745 Cadbury It took Teresa 2 years to convince her husband Joseph to buy a dog.. Since then they ve never looked back. Cadbury is a pure breed toy poodle. Cadbury is 7mths old, he s a beautiful gentle natured dog, he loves playing with the kids. Cadbury loves to be cuddled and have his belly tickled. His favourite sleep place is under the lounge. Cadbury is loved by everyone that meets him. His big eyes and soft lush fluffy coat makes it even harder to resist him. He s given us so much Joy. Cadbury is a valued and cherished member of the Sudulic family. Teresa, NSW Alex Alex the Whippet is a timid and gentle boy. Alex is happiest with people and being such a gentle dog, he now goes to school to befriend students who suffer from anxiety. He provides a calming influence for them and he is so happy to be out and about. He brings a smile to the faces of all the students and staff! Rose, NSW 6 DOGS and pets