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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier

10/11/2020

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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or Staffy, is a solid, muscly, strong dog who, despite their tough look, are big teddy bears on the inside. Most of who have been lucky enough to love a Staffy can confirm, they are people stuck in dogs bodies and act accordingly!
The breed originated in Staffordshire, England (hence their name) back in the 19th century. They are a mix between Bulldogs and other Terrier type dogs. They rose to popularity in the United States in the 20th century and over time were bred to a larger size then originally bred, which led to the naming of the English Staffy.
The Staffy is strong willed dog who is not for everyone. To avoid poor behaviour, boundaries and rules must be set and followed. Without this, they can become destructive and will easily become the ruler of the roost if allowed to. This can also lead to anxiety and behavioural issues very quickly.
A Staffy has two speeds, a million miles an hour at full throttle or asleep… there is no in between. They are fantastic for an active lifestyle and thrive on daily mental and physical stimulation. They are a dedicated dog that with the right pack leader and very obedient and affectionate. As with other breeds, if raised from a young age correctly, they can happily live with other household pets, ensuring corrections are given when needed as they can get easily excitable very quickly.


Their short coat offers an easy to maintain coat all year round, with regular brushing preventing too much shedding all over the house and bathing only as needed.
The Staffy can be found in varying colours including, red, tan, black, blue and brindle with or without white markings too.



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Our November Dog of the Month

3/11/2020

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As we near the long awaited end of 2020 comes the time to announce our second last Dog of the Month for possibly the strangest year of our lives!
We are excited to announce that the crown holder for the month is....
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Max

This beautiful boy is full of life and does not act his age! He is full of character and always provides plenty of entertainment. He also pulls off the silver fox look pretty good too!
Congratulations Max!

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Visit - Warburton

27/10/2020

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Destination – town, state, country
 
Warburton, Victoria, Australia

Distance from Melb CBD
 
1.5 hours from Melb CBD

Local Tourism Website
 
https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/

Five fun things to do
  1. Visit the historic Waterwheel and local information centre!  The Waterwheel is home to a handmade craft shop, a hub for local wine, historic murals, an Art Gallery and an “eco indoor Forest”.
 
  1. Discover the hidden “Redwood Forest” which is home to over one-and-a-half thousand redwood trees, up to 50 metres tall. Walking through the plantation also leads to a scenic river with multiple walking tracks. *Please note that dogs cannot be taken into the Redwood Forest*.
 
  1. Visit Mt. Donna Buang with the family! Mt. Donna Buang is the closest mountain to Melbourne for snow-play and forest-play. There is no-cost to visit the mountain but be sure to bring a toboggan if visiting during snow season.  
 
  1. Walk through the “Rainforest Gallery”, an easy-access 350 metres elevated walkway that takes you into the tree canopies.
 
  1. Peruse the stores along the main street of Warburton, followed by a stroll along the scenic town river. Warburton is full of stores showcasing artisan handmade goods, antiques, and much more. One of the best ways to see this beautiful area is by spending a morning or afternoon simply walking around with a sense of curiosity!
 

Type of accommodations
links please
 

  • Caravan Park
https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/accommodation/warburton-holiday-park

  • Local Motel / Hotel
https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/accommodation/warburton-motel-yarra-valley

  • B & B’s
https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/accommodation/buttercup-hill

Foodie Activities
etc
 
  • The Warburton Bakery – not your average pie shop! A delicious selection of gourmet pies, pasties and pastries.
  • Rayner’s orchard – Pick your own fruit or go on a guided orchard fruit-tasting tour
  • Bulong Estate Winery – A boutique winery known for their Pinot Gris, just 10 minutes away from Warburton and set in a picturesque location.

Anything else of interest
 
Every year, the nearby suburb of Silvan hosts the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, which showcases over 500,000 tulips in 100 different varieties. Full of music, food, dancing and market stalls, this is an event the whole family can enjoy. Dogs on-lead are welcome
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Visit - Olinda

20/10/2020

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Destination –
 
Olinda, Victoria, Australia

Distance from Melb CBD
 
55 min from Melb CBD

Local Tourism Website
 
https://visitdandenongranges.com.au/olinda
https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Yarra-Valley-and-Dandenong-Ranges/Destinations/Olinda
 

Five fun things to do
  1. Stroll through the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. Located just 500 metres from Olinda village, the garden is home to over 250,000 flowers. With each change of season, the appearance of the garden changes dramatically, making it a great all-year round attraction. Entry is free but dogs are not permitted.
 
  1. Shop around the many unique local and artisan stores within Olinda village. To name a few; Mangana Antique Store is a treasure trove of antique-style goods, including vintage models, jewellery and actual treasure chests. Chilli-obsession is a hot-sauce store hidden inside a Community Op-Shop building.

  2. View the spectacular wilderness sculptures at Williams Ricketts Sanctuary. Within the grounds there are over 90 different sculptures depicting the relationship between humans and the natural environment.
 
  1.  Take a picnic to the RJ Hamer Arboretum and relax amongst picturesque landscape. This Arboretum, meaning “place for trees” in Latin, hosts 150 species of native and exotic trees across rolling hills and parkland. Best enjoyed with a picnic rug and good company.
 
  1. Visit Geppetto’s toystore with the kids (or kids at heart), in the neighbouring town of Sassafras. Filled with wooden toys, puppets, games and puzzles; Geppetto’s is a welcome step-back in time, full of classic toys which children of all ages will enjoy.
 

Type of accommodations
 
https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges/accommodation/cottages/olinda-country-cottages

  • Local Motel / Hotel
https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges/accommodation/hotels/countryplace

  • B & B’s
https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges/accommodation/bed-and-breakfasts/linden-gardens-rainforest-retreat

Foodie Activities
 
  • Visit the award-winning “Pie in the Sky” bakery for handmade baked goods and gourmet pies.
  • Cuckoo Restaurant – A traditional Bavarian style restaurant offering buffet-style meals as well as singing and dancing.
 

Anything else of interest
 
  • The neighbouring town of Sassafras is a fantastic destination to visit while spending the day around Olinda. Sassafras is full of gourmet produce as well as craft and specialty stores.
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Visit - Marysville

6/10/2020

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Destination –
Marysville, Victoria, Australia

Distance from Melb CBD
1 hr 45 mins from Melb CBD

Local Tourism Website
 
http://www.marysvilletourism.com/

Five fun things to do
  • Enjoy the spectacular road trip to Marysville! As one of the most scenic road trips in Victoria, enjoy travelling through the rolling hillsides of the Yarra Valley Wine region before journeying through the winding Black Spur Mountain Ranges full of dense ferns and stunning forests. 

  • Visit Stevenson Falls, one of Victoria’s highest waterfalls at 84metres. Located 3km away from the main township, accessible on a sealed road, a gentle 700 metre walk takes you to a fantastic view of the waterfall (see picture below).
 
  • Indulge in a luxurious self-care date at the White Lotus Day Spa & Retreat. Set among native forest in a private sanctuary, kick back and relax in this boutique spa and enjoy relaxation massage, facials, and more. There is also accommodation available on site.
 
  • Take the whole family fishing in nearby township of Buxton, at Buxton Trout and Salmon Farm. The friendly staff will help beginners by organising all equipment and cleaning any caught fish for you. There are BBQ and picnic facilities on site so you can cook your catch – it doesn’t get much fresher than that!
 
  • Visit Bruno’s Art & Sculpture garden. Although completed destroyed in the Black Saturday bushfires, these magical gardens have since been completed rejuvenated and are full of lovingly crafted clay sculptures that continue to attract and inspire visitors from all around the world.
 

Type of accommodations

  • Caravan Park
http://www.marysvilletourism.com/places_to_stay/marysville-caravan-holiday-park/

  • Local Motel / Hotel
http://www.marysvilletourism.com/places_to_stay/tower-motel/

  • B & B’s
https://keramimanor.com.au/

Foodie Activities
Eg Farmers Markets, Vineyards etc
 
  • Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, the township holds Marysville Community Market, full of handmade crafts and local produce including honey, preserves, olive-oil, fresh fruits, vegetable and wine.
  • Visit Little River Wines in nearby Taggerty, located opposite Cathedral Range State Park. Surrounded by forests, streams, and mountains, Little River Wines are known for their premium sparkling and table wines. The winery is also home to resident wildlife such as native birds, wombats and echidnas.

Anything else of interest

Marysville suffered greatly during the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires, amongst Australia’s all time worst natural disasters. Of 400 buildings in the town, only 14 were left standing. Marysville’s recovery since the devastating event is remarkable, and tourism is a key factor in helping the area continue to recover.
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Our October Dog of the Month

28/9/2020

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As we start to enter the end stretch of 2020, who can believe what a year we have had!
We are so grateful we have been able to continue to care and help our essential workers during this crazy time we are living through by caring for their dogs when they are unable.
That brings us to our October Dog of the Month announcement, which comes with two celebrations! Congratulations to....

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Milo!

Milo is everything that is great about a Golden Retriever, he is sweet, goofy and loves everyone and everything! He is great at giving cuddles too!
We have been lucky enough to care for Milo while his Mum has been hard working in the health care industry and we can't thank her enough for everything she does!
We love being able to have Milo enjoy his holiday with us and send him home nice and tired for his Mum!
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Get to know the Golden Retriever

28/9/2020

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   FUN FACTS ABOUT GOLDEN RETRIEVERS
  • Golden Retrievers are considered be the 4th smartest  dog breed
  • They are known to take care of other animals, even cats
  • Golden retrievers make great watch dogs as they will bark loudly at strangers, but not fantastic security dogs as once they interact with a person  they become more friendly.
  • Golden retrievers star in lots of movies and TV shows as they are easy to train.
  • While they aren’t used as much for hunting these days, they are commonly used for Search rescues and as Bomb sniffers due to their great sense of smell.
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The Golden Retriever

28/9/2020

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Golden Retrievers originated from Scotland late 19th Century, where they were used for retrieving wild fowl from scrubs and water. Today they are a wonderful dog to join your family as a pet are also one of the most popular breeds to own across the world. 
Golden retrievers are a large breed, the adult male stands around 56-61cm tall while the female stands around 51-56cm tall. They have a thick double coat that is water resistant. Their coat sheds a lot especially with the change of seasons, so they do require a thorough 10 minute brush once a week to keep it well maintained.
Golden retriever puppies are born with a pale cream coloured coat though as an adult this will generally darken to a deep golden colour or another shade of cream. An indication as to what colour they will be as an adult can generally be seen on the tip of a puppy’s ear.
The Golden retriever has a very happy go lucky nature; they thrive off being around other dogs and are very intelligent.  They will always greet you with a happy wagging tale and love receiving lots of pat’s and cuddles from anyone who will give it to them!

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The Chihuahua - did you know?

31/8/2020

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 Interesting Facts:
  • The Chihuahua commonly has more caesarean sections than natural births as the newborn’s head is extremely large in relation to the body.​
    • The Chihuahua is classified as a “Toy Breed”
    • The most common Nickname is Chi
    • Like Human Babies, Chihuahua’s have a soft spot on their head which is called Molera. This soft spot can stay for life depending on the Chihuahua’s size, genetics and skeletal structure
  • In the late 90’s Taco Bell a Mexican restaurant around the world used a Chihuahua for the adverts.
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The Chihuhua

31/8/2020

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Chihuahua’s are known to be one of the worlds smallest breeds that originated from Mexico, they were named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua around the 1850’s.
Although the Chihuahua itself is very small with only standing around 5 inches high and weighing between 1-3kg, they have a huge personality! Chihuahua’s can have either a smooth coat (Short Haired) or Long haired and can be seen in nearly any colour though the most common are fawn, chocolate, red, white, mixed and black.
A Chihuahua’s temperament is commonly known to be feisty towards new people and dogs who are threatening to their size, though they can be very timid and shy at times as well. The Chihuahua is a very loyal companion to their owners and tend to make a particular bond with one person. They enjoy being carried securely in people’s arms or curled up on their laps for an afternoon snooze., While they also make great travellers and have a quirky side to their personality which is what most Chihuahua owners love about them!
The Chihuahua being as small as it is, still needs at least 20 minutes exercise per day and to which they rather seem to enjoy it more than we think they would. They do require regular grooming to keep their coat looking beautiful and to keep a close eye on their dental requirements as their teeth are so tiny they can be more fragile.


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