Anastassia Meeran 
Whether you’re planning a kennel design or figuring out how to make a homemade dog kennel with what you’ve got on hand, it all comes down to giving your dog a safe, comfortable space. Learning how to build a dog kennel out of wood isn’t just practical – it’s a chance to slow down and … Read more
World Vet Day 2025 is all about celebrating the essential health work vets do. Vets in NZ play a crucial role in the human-animal bond by ensuring our companion animals (and farm animals) stay healthy. As we all know, vets also play an enormous role in human health too. For example, by ensuring the meat … Read more
Pink Shirt Day is an anti-bullying day in NZ (and in Canada where it first started). Pets often provide a strong sense of comfort and security to those who are being bullied. They can be our best friend or beloved companions but also provide vital support as therapy and assistance animals. In this article, PD … Read more
You’d be surprised by how many things you think you know about pets are actually dog or cat myths. From the alpha dog to cats loving milk, some “true and trusted” information is anything but! Sadly, some pet myths have the potential to limit our pets’ happiness – or at the very least their diet. … Read more
What does a dog wagging their tail mean? Most of us think we know why a dog wags their tail, but are they happy, anxious, excited? A combo of them all? Or something else? This tail-wagging business is a language all of its own and might be more complex than we tend to think. Why … Read more
Travelling with your dog or cat over the Easter holidays? You’re in luck. New Zealand is perfect for taking a plane or road trip with your dog or cat. Pet friendly accommodation options are plentiful too. In this article, PD Insurance outlines several tips for travelling with your dog or cat. We look at how … Read more
Exercising dogs without walking kind of sounds like an anomaly – surely, it’s impossible?! Apparently not. From puppy school and daycare to dog parks, there are fun ways to keep your pup active. We’ve got you covered! As much as walking your dog may be a staple, sometimes it’s not possible. Perhaps your dog is … Read more
What if you never had to punish your dog for bad behaviour again? Instead you got to heap praise on them – sounds good right? Positive reinforcement dog training (reward training dogs) is just that. Happily, research shows positive reinforcement has a range of benefits, including much lower stress levels for your dog than other … Read more
Can dogs eat chocolate? Most people know they can’t, but how much chocolate is dangerous for dogs? If your German Shepherd happened to gobble up two blocks of milk chocolate while you weren’t looking, should you be rushing them to the vet? How about if your Chihuahua did the same? Chocolate can be extremely dangerous … Read more
Love Your Pet Day is not just once a year, it’s every day. Nevertheless, who can resist a little bit of added festivity with the official Love Your Pet Day 2025 happening on the 20th of February. To celebrate, we’ve done our homework on the top 10 ways your pet wishes you loved them. We … Read more
