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Beagle Profile: Everything You Need to Know

Beagles are cheeky, lovable pups with a knack for stealing hearts…and maybe the occasional snack. If you’ve ever asked, “Are Beagles good with other dogs?”

Is this French Bulldog one of the best dog breeds to take to the office?

Tips For Taking Your Dog to Work

Ditching the “No Pets Allowed” sign and welcoming a happy, relaxed dog 🐶 into the office can benefit everyone, boosting morale and reducing stress levels. In this article, you’ll find tips for taking your dog to work, know-how for persuading your boss, steps to pet proof your workspace, and the answer

A jumping dolphin. Here are the best wildlife conservation volunteer opportunities

Ways You Can Volunteer as a Wildlife Wise Warrior

The month of June is filled with commemoration days dedicated to saving our beautiful planet. There’s World Ocean Day on 8 June, World Sand Dune Day on 25 June, and National Volunteer Week 18-24 June. This makes it the perfect month to be a “Wildlife Warrior” and find out the

Bringing home an adopted dog requires a little extra attention, but it's not as hard as it seems.

Top Tips for Bringing Home an Adopted Dog

Bringing home an adopted dog is an exciting experience, isn’t it? The fact that you clicked on this article tells us that you know how important it is to be prepared. 😃 Or you might just be curious about which dogs are the best to adopt in NZ if you

Sea Week Conference for World Ocean Day and marine conservation

Dogs Dive into Sea Life at Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium on World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day has just passed us by (8 June) and guess what? Dogs and sea life can totally hang out together in harmony! To encourage the community learning about this and ocean conservation in general, the Department of Conservation (DOC) and PD Insurance joined forces with SEA LIFE Kelly

Is Pet Insurance Worth it for Your Indoor Cat – Yay or Nay?

There are heaps of benefits to owning an indoor cat. Like longer lifespans, less opportunity for accidents and less hunting endangered wildlife. But does that mean they’re healthier? And if so, is pet insurance worth it for an indoor cat? Since Hug Your Cat Day is just around the corner

A Dogs NZ registered dog competes in agility sports

Dogs New Zealand Moving Ahead in Leaps and Bounds

COVID put a slump on many organisations’ operations. Not for Dogs NZ, our national kennel club. It instead took the chance to overhaul its dog registration process from paper to online and automated. Although club activities like dog shows and training were stalled during lockdown, registered NZ dog breeders could

Playful California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) come together for a kiss underwater. For World Oceans Day, we're looking at protecting sea animals

World Oceans Day – How to Play Your Part for Our Pinnipeds

June 8 is World Oceans Day, a time to raise awareness on the vital role the oceans and its creatures play to our planet’s continued existence. From now through winter, it’s also what biologists call “Seal Silly Season” in New Zealand – a time of increased activity for seals, and

Are Landseer and Newfoundland Dogs the Same: Yay or Nay?

Landseer dogs recently started trending on Google search. Why is this? We’re not sure. But if you’re asking we’ll answer. If you’ve found yourself googling the Newfoundland dog instead you might be interested to know this search spike is even greater. You’ll also notice if you search for one, the

owner gives a drop of hemp oil in dog food for the skin health benefits

Risks and Benefits of CBD and Hemp Oil for Dogs

CBD and hemp oil benefits for dogs seems to be a growing topic among pet parents. We humans love sharing things with our dogs, but just because humans use these products does that mean they’re safe for dogs? Another question that pops up is the link between CBD, hemp and

woman celebrates National Love Your Pet Day with her dog

Pet Ownership Research Reveals Changing NZ Trends

To celebrate National Love Your Pet Day, PD surveyed over 1,800 pet owners to gain insights into their love for pets and more. Our pet ownership research explored several key topics, from average vet bills for a cat or dog to rising pet adoption rates. In addition to spend, many of

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