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Weston is technically a cream French bulldog but his coat is very very white with cream patches. I honestly don’t bathe Weston + Fira too much because I don’t I picked up Isle of Dogs No.16 White Coat Evening Primrose Oil Shampoo which is specifically made for white/light coats. They got these little cookies that have glucosamine + chondroitin in them for bone + joint health.

If you’re new to making homemade dog food, here’s my original recipe which is a great place to start and a Salmon Quinoa recipe that is absolutely delicious. Because Weston is allergic to poultry + white fish, he eats a lot of beef, salmon and venison, so when I was at the market and saw the ground lamb, I had to get it for them! Lamb is very healthy for dogs and is full of protein, essential amino acids and vitamin B12. Sardines are high in omega-3 fatty acids, CoQ10 and boost your dog’s immune system.

If you’re a keen traveller, like me, then you will have no doubt booked plenty of holiday rentals in your time. And if you’re travelling with your dog, then finding a good pet-friendly holiday rental with everything you need, is even more tricky. If you’re travelling with your dog, you’re likely to favour locations with scenic walks or pet-friendly attractions, so make sure It’s no surprise that things like spa baths, designer furniture, restored features, and a brand new kitchen costs a good chunk of money when you book a week away.

Find out more about my experience bringing my dog to Australia One of the most variable costs of bringing a dog to Australia is the cost of the various vet visits and tests required to complete the paperwork required to bring your dog to Australia. Even without using a pet transport company it is very expensive to bring a dog to Australia, with more costs involved than many people realise, and pet transport companies often just list one daunting large number, rather than breaking down the component costs. Rabies titre test (before leaving Australia): $367 Remaining tests and 3 x vet consultations (USA): $1537 Import permit: $480* Quarantine initial booking fee: $29 $1314 Crate (similar to PP40) and water bowl: $82 Health certificate endorsement (USDA APHIS VS): $204 Delivery from quarantine to Sydney Airport (small dog): $235 Note that the three charges that I’ve marked with an asterisk above are set Australian government charges, that apply regardless of dog size or location, totalling $2090.

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The Outer Banks (or OBX for short) not only attracts people from all over the world, but it is also a popular destination among dog owners and their dogs. But before letting you let your dog go wild on the beaches and let them off their leash, make sure you’re aware of the regulations for dogs, including whether they need to stay leashed. From the Friday before Memorial Day up until the day after Labor Day, dogs must remain on a leash that cannot exceed If your dog is an innocent-looking pug or a friendly lab then you don’t need to worry, because during the off season it’s also permitted to allow well-behaved dogs off their leash on the beach, as long as they don’t disturb other people and remain under your control.

Starting up a dog walking business is a perfect, flexible job for someone who enjoys spending time with dogs and getting outdoors and exercising. This means there’s going to be a lot of demand for dog walkers to take dogs out during the day while their owners are back in work. And you need to ensure that you follow all rules and regulations about the number of dogs you can take out at once, keeping records, and cleaning up after the dogs. And once you’ve spent a little bit of money on your business set up you should be able to make a good profit, while also getting to spend your time working with dogs.

However, hiking with dogs in Australia brings it challenges, from finding dog-friendly hikes to the dangers of the Australia bush. When looking for dog-friendly hiking trails in Australia, you’ll find that many of the most spectacular and popular hiking trails are located within areas where dogs are prohibited. In NSW, dogs are not allowed in a single national park, and they are only permitted in a handful of other national parks in other states of Australia. Usage of 1080 baits is particularly widespread in Western Australia, with the situation so bad that the Parks and Wildlife Service of Western Australia advised in September 2020 that it’s best to leave your pets at home while holidaying.

Find out how to find pet-friendly caravan parks in Australia, plus the typical rules and regulations for staying at a caravan park with your pet. Here’s the pet-friendly listings for the main caravan park networks in Australia: Keep in mind though that the pet policies can and do widely differ between caravan parks in the same network, so always still check the pet policy for individual caravan parks. Sometimes the description will list details of the caravan park’s pet policy, including whether they have any pet-friendly cabins, but it’s best to click through to their website for full details. The pet-friendly listings of the local tourism board might also suggest some dog-friendly activities to do during your stay, plus dog-friendly dining venues.

Manly Lagoon Park and Lagoon Park West are both off-leash dog parks, and the sandy lagoon is a popular spot for dogs to enjoy the water. While some of it is contained in national parks such as the Sydney Harbour National Park and Lane Cove National Park (with dogs not allowed), there’s also many pockets where dogs are allowed on leash. Dogs are only allowed on leash in Bicentennial Park and Jubilee Park, but off-leash in much of Federal Park. There’s multiple dog beaches along the route, with sections of Jones Beach, Bombo Beach and Werri Beach all allowing dogs off-leash.