safety

Canine teachers

How children learn important life skills by interacting with dogs As dog owners, we are so focused on teaching our dogs new things, that we often forget to look at what our dogs can teach us as human beings. One thing that adults can learn from dogs is to live more in the moment. But […]

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Cybercrime through smart pet feeders

Who would have thought that your pet’s smart feeder could place your private data at risk? Researchers at Kaspersky, a cybersecurity and digital privacy company, have examined several popular smart pet feeders available on online marketplaces and have discovered that some of them have vulnerabilities, allowing cybercriminals to secretly spy on victims, steal data including

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10 safety tips around the pool

In South Africa, summer is all about having fun around the swimming pool, with games and laughter. Of course, this scenario includes our furry family too, and one can almost hear the excited barking and splashing of water. And it is possible to include our dogs in the fun by playing games with them while

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Safe drives with pets

It is amazing to see how many people drive with pets in their car who are not safe. Dogs on the back of a bakkie, or dogs on the laps of their drivers – this is not safe. Just like it is unsafe to drive with a baby in the front seat, it is unsafe

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Christmas rules

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he December holiday is a joyous time – but it is also stressful. Celebrating Christmas comes with a lot of organising to ensure that everything goes as planned. The last thing you need is an emergency to spoil the cheerful atmosphere. You are probably concerned about making your guests as comfortable as possible, and it’s

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Water safety for your dog

Summer can be a great time for you and your dog. When enjoying those sunny summer days with your pet, it’s definitely important to keep him cool, and water can be a great way of doing that. But it’s equally important to know what risks come with water, so here are a few tips to

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