A reliable recall is one of the most important things to teach your pup, to the point where it can even save his life if you ever need to call him back to you, away from a potentially dangerous situation. Consider the following scenarios: Your dog accidentally gets out of the gate and takes off.
With conservation efforts more vital than ever, CHEP, a supply chain solutions company, partnered with Wildlife ACT to protect Africa’s iconic and endangered species, the rhino. This collaboration not only aligns with CHEP’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives but also reinforces the company’s deep-rooted commitment to environmental sustainability. Together, they are working to safeguard the
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Taking pictures of your puppy as he is growing up is nothing out of the ordinary for any pet owner. But do you also sometimes wish that you could have picture-perfect poses with your dog? It is possible to have pictures other than those of your sleeping pup or pictures that are out of focus.
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Keeping your cat indoors is certainly much safer, but could lead to boredom, frustration and unwanted behaviour. So, follow our guidelines to make sure your cat enjoys good quality of life. 1. Choose the right breed Certain breeds make much better indoor cats than others. Therefore you’ll be much better off going for a quiet
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Q: Why do my dogs insist on following me into the bathroom? A: Having a dog means you never have to visit the bathroom alone again and, according to some dogs, it’s the perfect place for an intimate family meeting. But why would dogs want to share such a private place with you anyway? Humour
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Of all the potential natural disasters that could occur in South Africa, we’re more likely to experience floods than major earthquakes. Certain parts of our country have also experienced devastating veld fires, which destroyed everything in their path. Although we don’t even want to think about these disturbing disasters, we have to plan and prepare
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Time flies by so fast and, before we know it, another month has passed, and then another year. With our lives filled with meetings, deadlines and challenges, we sometimes miss important dates and things we were supposed to do, but just didn’t get round to. Planning ahead and making actual notes somewhere, will help a
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Dogs are more susceptible to heatstroke than humans because they can only pant to cool off, where humans sweat. Pets can’t ask for water and they can’t say that they are too hot either. And because dogs are pleasers, they will continue to play in the heat – just to make you happy. What to
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The Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha has launched #MyFirstChristmas to encourage members of the public to give a homeless pet some Christmas love. The animal clinic and shelter has seen an enormous increase in pets being handed over or abandoned at their clinic leading up to the festive season. These pets will be alone for
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Q: A stray cat adopted us, but what do we need to do before we can let him into our house? We have two other cats who seem to get along with him. A: Before adopting or allowing a stray cat into your house, it is important to ensure that it does not suffer from
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Setting up an aquarium requires some basic knowledge of the equipment needed, tanks and accessories, water quality, light, water temperature and aquarium fish species. Which tank is best? There are a number of different sized rectangular glass tanks available on the market, ranging from 10ℓ to over 600ℓ. The shape of the tank is less
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In South Africa many of us are fortunate to have large yards, which gives us the freedom to have pets. It also enables us to adapt our yards to the needs and desires of all members of the family, be they furred, feathered, scaled or fleshed. Here are some ideas for your non-feline and non-canine
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