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Winter warmers

Clare — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:23:05 +0000

I’m noticing how much darker and cooler my morning walks with Shiva-the-kelpie have been lately. Winter is well and truly on its way, so I thought I’d share some tips for keeping your pooch healthy, safe and warm this winter.

If your dog is elderly, short-haired, or spends a lot of time outside in wintery weather, you should consider a coat for your dog. The team at Snooty Paws have a great new range of dog coats, jumpers and jackets including the very stylish and practical Driza-bone flannelette lined dog coats.
Wherever your dog sleeps, whether it be inside or outside, it is important that their bedding is raised off the ground. Laundry tiles can be freezing in winter! Some thick soft blankets will provide something for your dog to snuggle down into. Check the bed regularly to make sure the bedding is dry and in good condition.
Shiva and I love our morning walks, but to make sure that we’re both visible to cars and other early-morning walkers in the dark we have a Nite Ize SpotLit LED light attached to our lead. They’re light-weight, super-bright and easy to clip on to a lead or collar. Nite Ize also make a number of other doggy products including LED collars and leashes. Gogogear is an Australian supplier of Nite Ize products.
Just like their owners, dogs can have a tendency to store a little extra weight during the winter months. Regular exercise is important all year round. There’s nothing more invigorating than a brisk walk on a frosting morning!
To provide a little extra warmth in your dog’s bed, consider the SnuggleSafe Microwave Pet Head Pad. They provide up to 12 hours of warmth and are a safer option than hot water bottles or electric blankets. The tough outer casing is bite resistant and hygienically wipe clean.

Our favourite vet, Dr Matt from Small Friends Veterinary Hospital has a great information sheet on his website which has some more tips for making winter easier on your small friend.

Coochin Park

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:55:33 +0000

Dogs are permitted off-lead at all times.

Currimundi Beach

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:45:01 +0000

Beach south of Gothic Pde to Buderim Street – dogs are permitted off-leash at all times.
Beach north Gothic Pde to Moondara Drive – dogs are permitted off-leash between 4pm and 8am.

Buddina Beach

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:38:44 +0000

Dogs are permitted off-leash at all times on the beach (not footpath) between Mawarra Avenue and Talinga Street.

Maryborough Off-Leash Area

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:26:20 +0000

Maryborough’s only designated off-leash area is is situated in the Council-owned park next to the pound at 27 Arbury Street, Maryborough.

Woodgate Beach

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:13:54 +0000

Two areas of Woodgate Beach are designated leash-free zones (at the southern-most beach access and also at the boatramp north to Theodolite Creek).

Island Views at Sapphire

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:54:02 +0000

Self contained ground floor apartments (x3) fenced in yards & sheltered decks for out door sleepers. Dogs allowed inside while supervised. Accommodation is close to beaches, short drives to many off lead beaches. 5 mins to Coffs Harbour shops & main attractions.

Maggie the Mathematic Dog

Clare — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:38:48 +0000

This video of the Maggie is amazing! I wonder how her owner went about teaching her these tricks….

Maggie The Mathematic Dog – Celebrity bloopers here

Florries

Clare — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:47:26 +0000

Florries is only a short walk to all day, dog friendly Narrawallee Beach or a short drive to the other dog friendly beaches in Mollymook or Ulladulla.

The house is fully fenced and dog friendly. There are 4 bedrooms, an open plan lounge/dining/ kitchen area leading on to the back garden, laundry and double garage. Sleeps 8: one queen bed, one double bed, two single beds and two single bunks.

The house is supplied with comfortable presentable furniture and appliances including TV/DVD, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, stove, fridge/freezer, BBQ, and microwave. The house has laminated wood floors in the living area, and a doggy door from the laundry to the garden for easy dog access in and out. A dog kennel is provided in the garage, but owners should bring their own dog’s cushion/bedding.

Book through Cowleys Real Estate Ulladulla

Hawks Nest Dog-on-beach House

Clare — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:41:07 +0000

Situated on the New South Wales coast, on the northern shore of Port Stephens, Hawks Nest Dog-on Beach House offers a relaxed beach cottage atmosphere, within an unspoilt natural paradise an easy drive from the hustle and bustle of Sydney. The log cottage sleeps up to 5 and is fully self-contained. Dogs are allowed inside and there is a fenced yard.