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10 Reasons Why Crates May Benefit You, As Told By Two Dog Mums, Plus Their Crate Training Tips
Read nowWhile using crates is a personal choice, there is no doubt that many dog parents are intrigued by them and interested in learning more so that they can make an informed decision. We asked two of our favourite dog mamas - Sheyleigh @allezwhip and Bec @waldorf_and_astoria about their experience using dog crates, the reasons why they love them and their tips on how to crate train from their own trials and errors.
Both use the ever-versatile Indie Boho couch throws to cover their crates, which their dogs love!
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Australian Illustrator Jocelyn Proust on Daydream Shells, her Inspirations from Nature and Fabric in Spotlight
Read nowJocelyn Proust is a revered Australian artist with a unique flair for pattern design. She draws her inspiration from nature, particularly her surroundings where she lives on the north coast of New South Wales. Her signature style of illustration uses bright, bold colours and clean lines. Her patterns often depict native flowers and birds but also fruits, animals, insects and our exclusive Daydream Shells, Prestige Palms and Coral Cove collections.
Jocelyn’s designs are perfectly balanced between complexity and simplicity, making them ideal for a wide range of applications including textile and ceramic products. Jocelyn's distinctive work can be seen at Spotlight, Hallmark, Annabel Trends, Australia Post, Urban Road… just to name a few. -
How to Successfully Mat Train Your Dog with Amy's Puppy Preschool
Mat training is one of the most valuable skills you can teach your pup. It is all about asking your dog to go to their place (mat), thereby preventing them from doing things you don’t want them to do, like being under your feet in the kitchen or jumping on the couch when guests are over. Once their mat training is mastered at home, you can progress to taking your dog out to busy restaurants and cafes with the mat they have grown familiar with. That's why a travel mat is so handy for this type of training.Read now
In this step-by-step guide, Amy gives us her tips (and a video!) to ensure that you too can succeed with mat training your dog. Plus there's a special online course offer for our readers! -
Debi Hudson, the talented Australian Illustrator behind Foxy Tales and Native Flora, tells us more about her Children's Books and Dog Beau
Read nowDebi Hudson is an Australian illustrator and the talent behind our latest designer pet bed and blanket called Foxy Tales. Her work is currently being featured in schools and bookshops all around Victoria for the 2021 Premier’s Reading Challenge and she's also known for a children’s dinner set design with Ashdene/Ladelle Group and a junior reader series with an award-winning author, published through Penguin Books Australia.
Debi illustrates cheerful, dreamy, bright worlds where animals, people and nature intertwine as one. Foxy Tales is a snapshot of two sweet foxes, decorated with leaf and flower patterns relaxing in the forest with some furry friends.
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How to Keep Your Dog SAFE at the Beach – by Dr Amelia Allen, Animal Emergency Service (AES)
Read nowIf you've ever taken your dog to the beach (or plan to!) this article is a must-read. Dr Amelia Allen is an emergency veterinarian in one of the Animal Emergency Service (AES) hospitals in Brisbane and we've chosen her as our guest for this article, for obvious reasons.
Amelia takes us through the planning of a beach trip, dangers to be wary of, how to play safely in the heat of the sun, with sand and salt water and how to wash off your dog afterwards. She answers all those common questions such as - can my dog approach another dog who is on lead when at an off leash beach? How much sun can my dog handle? Is sand / saltwater dangerous? Should I wash them after every beach trip? Enjoy this incredibly valuable (possibly life-saving) read!
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Christmas Gift Guide 2020 by Laila and Me
Read nowThe amazing Laila and Me have compiled a Christmas Gift Guide with an all-Aussie, small business showcase.
Treat your pup with a few of these goodies using the special discounts provided and follow your newly discovered favourite businesses on their socials.
Share the guide with all your dog-loving friends! Shop, tag, share and THANK YOU for your support as we near the end of this crazy year.