The Pet Show, Australia’s first National Pet Expo is returning to Brisbane on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June 2024 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre! There will be lots of information and goodies about dogs but not only! So get your pet fix under one roof, you will be able to cuddle, explore and learn everything you need to know about dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles and small animals. The Pet Show is all about positive pet ownership, sharing education, entertainment, and produc ..read more

Enjoy browsing our selection of the June 2024 Dog Lovers Book Club with a focus on education and training to kick off your winter reading season! Time to grab your favourite cuppa to snuggle up under a warm blanket with your dog (or cat, we won't judge)! HOW TO FOSTER DOGS: FROM HOMELESS TO HOMEWARD BOUND by Pat Miller Pat Miller’s How to Foster Dogs was the first book on the market to deal specifically with the care and training needs of foster dogs and how the fostering process works when done through a formal arrangement with an organisation like a shelter or breed resc ..read more

Dogs on Show 2024 promises to be a pawsome day out! If you're searching for a fun and engaging dog sport to enjoy with your furry friend or need advice on which breed fits your lifestyle, Dogs on Show is the perfect event for you! Held at the DOGS NSW grounds in Orchard Hills, this free and exciting event has something for every dog lover. Dogs on Show features a Championship Dog Show and the vibrant Pageant of Breeds, where you can learn about various breeds and their origins.  Pageant of Breeds 2023 first place winner: Chow Chow Club of NSW Enjoy thrilling spor ..read more

TAFE NSW delivering more pet groomers to industry amid surge in demand Two Sydney pet groomers are achieving success in the in-demand industry after studying at TAFE NSW, taking advantage of the rise of the ‘fur baby’ that kicked off during the lockdowns. Animal Medicines Australia estimates the nation’s pet population is about 28.7 million creatures. To cater for the needs of these furry friends, the need for pet groomers has grown, with more than 3,000 jobs forecast to be added to the sector between 2021 and 2026. TAFE NSW is delivering skilled workers to the industry through its Cert ..read more

June marks National Foster A Pet Month: a time to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible behind-the-scenes work of Australian foster coordinators and foster volunteers, who dedicate their time to the welfare of both Greyhounds and the volunteers who care for them. Fostering Greyhounds: “There’s a beautiful community spirit behind it.” Almost all rescued Greyhounds are cared for by foster volunteers in their own homes while awaiting the right permanent home with an adopter. Foster carers are vital because they give ex-racing dogs the chance to get used to living in a household. Foster ..read more

Australian pet wellness pioneer, launches go-to range of all-natural pet supplements and meal toppers for happier, healthier pets Pet Botanica, a proudly Australian owned and manufactured, award-winning brand, is thrilled to introduce its innovative range of pet supplements and meal toppers. Designed to address common allergy and health problems naturally, as well as enhance the overall health and well-being of furry family members. Founder, Krystal, was frustrated by how hard it is to find truly natural and safe pet products she felt she could trust, and she knew she wasn’t alone… Co ..read more

Calling all dog owners! Learn to have fun with your pup at PPGA's biennial Conference in June 2024 Hear from the best Australian and international pet trainers at this educational 3-day event. Have you ever wanted to try a dog sport with your pooch but didn’t know where to start? Australia’s leading dog training organisation, Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA), has opened registrations for its pet industry conference - Learn, Grow, Influence - which will be held in Sydney from 14 to 16 June 2024. Here, you can learn how to teach your pup herding, scent work or even try hoopers from ..read more

In the lead up to Pet Appreciation Week (June 2-8, 2024), Pet Behaviourist Lara Shannon shares her tips on celebrating our pets. In Australia, pets are cherished members of the family, celebrating their milestones has become a heart-warming trend.  Recent findings by Petstock [1] reveal that two-thirds of pet owners actively commemorate significant occasions like birthdays, with a fifth of Australian pet owners likely to plan something for their pet in the next 12 months.  Notably, Brisbane, Perth, and Tasmania lead the pack in celebrating Pet Birthdays and Gotcha Days, a cel ..read more

Oscar & Friends launches a new pet accessories collection at Big W Drawing from a four-decade legacy within the fashion industry, Oscar & Friends, the fun and functional pet accessories brand, is excited to announce the launch of its new Value collection into Big W this May 2024. Designer of Oscar & Friends, Julia Hemingway explains, "We are thrilled Big W has taken this Value collection nationwide, instore and online, including high quality and extremely affordable Grooming brushes, plus the cutest matching sets of Collars, Leads, Harnesses & Waste bags dispensers, which ..read more

More than just a name: ‘Pets as part of the family’ trend extends to names and healthcare The most popular name for pets in Australia is “Luna” – for the seventh year in a row. Data from this year’s Pet Health Monitor shows that Luna has been at the top of the list of pet names going back to 2017. This year, Luna came out on top in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, WA and SA. But Tasmania is bucking the trend with the most popular pet name in the state this year being “Daisy”; and in the Northern Territory, “Milo” takes the lead. Other favourites in the top 10 are: Frankie, Coco, Teddy, Charlie, Archi ..read more