Browsing: Stories of Dogtown

Easy Ways To Make Your Rental More Dog-Friendly By Mary Jane Gallagher Pets, especially dogs, give people unconditional love, and in return, they’re treated like family members, and most pet owners invest a significant amount of money for their dogs’ health, happiness, and wellbeing. As proof, South Africa’s pet industry is worth R7.1 billion, and is […]

Using Music to Ease Your Dog’s Anxiety By Mary Jane Gallagher Over the past 16 months, South Africans had to contend with an influx of stressors that have sent their anxiety levels through the roof. While we deal with our stress and anxiety, many of our beloved canine companions have their own contend with. In fact, one […]

Capture That Happiness: How To Get Better Photos Of Your Dog  By: Mary Jane Gallagher Some of the most photogenic dog breeds — like the Basenji, the Africanis, and the Pharaoh Hound — originate from South Africa. With so many breeds to love, it’s not surprising that dog ownership is at an all-time high — or that we’re so eager to fill […]

What Role Is Ideal For Your Dog On The Day Of Your Wedding? By Mary Jane Gallagher South Africa is within the Top 10 list of countries owning dogs, according to research conducted by Pet Secure, and many families consider their pets family. This means that canines and kitties are likely to be present at many […]

Making An Eco Friendly And Safe Backyard For Your Dog By Mary Jane Gallagher In a recent survey, 84% of South Africans said that the environment should be a priority. Helping the planet can definitely begin at home, and one of the small changes that you can make is using garden products that are eco-friendly and free […]

3 Great Reasons To Take Up Trail Running With Your Dog By: Mary Jane Gallagher After almost a year of varying lockdown regulations, South African dog owners have much higher hopes for 2021. Not only is it possible to take your dog for their daily walks, but with beaches, parks and natural conservation areas fully reopened, […]

Benefits Of Working From Home With Your Dog By Your Side By: Mary Jane Gallagher Over the past year, an increasing number of South Africans joined the work-from-home brigade as lockdown regulations saw a huge spike in remote employment. Working from home has many benefits, including flexible working hours, less time wasted travelling to and from […]

Cruising The Waves With Your Dog By: Mary Jane Gallagher South Africa is home to an impressive array of rivers and coasts, with Cape Town boasting some of the world’s best-hidden beaches. A boat trip is one of the best ways to take advantage of these sights and waters, and when it comes to cruising the […]

Treating Flea Allergies in Dogs Dogs get itches when bitten by fleas. This is a normal reaction to fleabites. But there are many dogs that develop allergies to fleabites (yes, dogs have allergies too). Flea allergies could make your dog miserable to the point of concern.    And when you visit a vet, they tell […]