What does it mean to be Proudly South African?
What does it mean to be Proudly South African? (Because we are ) Like a pup searching for its squeaky toy, the term “Proudly South African” is seen here, there and everywhere. But did you know that in...
View ArticleDogs and decor: by Design
Back in the 1980’s, American trend expert Faith Popcorn observed a shift in human behaviour. Instead of choosing to be prolifically social, people were choosing to stay in. She noted that this was a...
View ArticleTEARS: Twenty-two years of making a difference
A little while ago, we visited the remarkable team at TEARS and interviewed Wendy, their marketing manager. TEARS does much-needed work in various communities in and around Cape Town. Over and above...
View ArticleHelpful herbs for hairy friends: herbal remedies for pets
Despite there being a hint of Spring in the air, we’ve noticed that many people are struggling with sniffles and coughs. It got us thinking about our fur-babies and what to do if they’re not feeling...
View ArticleSix things you always wanted to know about dogs
Is it just us, or does it feel like this Winter’s been longer than The Revenant, Vikings and Game of Thrones combined? One good thing about Winter is getting the chance to catch up on some reading...
View ArticleCommon garden and house plants that may be toxic for your pets
Earlier in October we enjoyed Garden Day SA and with that in mind, we thought it would be useful to do some research regarding which commonly found plants may be toxic or poisonous to pets. Although...
View ArticlePet-Friendly venues, accommodation and day trips with your dogs
As pet owners, we live in exciting times. As much as 5 years ago, there was very limited options when it came to pet-friendly venues. Nowadays, more and more venues are catching on to the idea that...
View ArticlePet Medical Kit – What to pack?
Whether you’re going away on holiday or simply taking a day trip with your dog, it’s always a good idea to keep a medical kit for your pet in your car. We did some research and thought we’d share some...
View ArticleDog behaviour and dog training: is it good for the dog?
We have a very special blog for you this week. We asked Taryn Blyth, Cape Town-based dog behaviourist and trainer for her insight on some important questions we had regarding dog behaviour, training,...
View ArticleFive Things to do with your Dog this Month
There are so many things we can do with our beloved dogs, but we wanted to round up a few of our favourite ideas … Take your dog on a “sniffari” It’s no secret that a dog’s sense of smell is both...
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