Anastassia Meeran 
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
What’s your 2025 New Year resolution and, more importantly, does it include your cat or dog? As we welcome a bigger and brighter year, we thought it might be fun to share ideas to make your happy, healthy pets even happier and healthier in the coming months. These range from giving your pet quality company … Read more
When it comes to pet safety in the summer, a little preparation can make all the difference. Whether you’re worried about dogs in summer heat or need tips for keeping cats cool in summer, protecting your furkids should always be a top priority. Summer fun brings its fair share of challenges, think heat stroke, poisonous … Read more
Water safety in NZ is a top priority for all of us, especially as temperatures rise for the summer months. Whether it’s a dog swimming in a pool or splashing at the beach, water safety is just as important for our furry friends as it is for our human kids. Many of us send our … Read more
Hot summer days might be the stuff of postcards, but they can be tough on your pets. Fur babies can’t just grab an icy cold drink, slip on some sunnies, and head out for a swim on their own. That’s why it’s up to you to know how to keep pets safe in summer. Whether … Read more
Christmas is a time to relax with our nearest and dearest. If your dogs and cats aren’t part of the ‘close family’ umbrella, then…umm…you’re doing it wrong! Loads of us will put a little pet pressie under the tree or give our furkids a special treat for dinner. Some even invite them to join the … Read more
As the holidays approach, you may be travelling to places where your furry friend can’t accompany you. Make sure you know what to consider when it comes to pet boarding to make the experience as stress-free as possible (for the both of you). The prospect of deciding between kennels vs pet sitters vs other types … Read more
Pampered pets are happy pets, right? This is why PD Insurance has rounded up five pet care products to bag in Felix or Rover’s stocking this year. Grabbing one of these will mean you don’t get the stink eye from your furry bestie this Christmas … we hope! We’re not talking about the usual dog … Read more
