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CATS • MINIATURE PIGS • BIRDS

Plus• Tips on avoiding poisonous foods

• The health benefits of pet ownership

Plus• Tips on avoiding poisonous foods

• The health benefits of pet ownership

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Spotlight on Working Dogs

Spotlight on Working Dogs

Travelling with

Your Canine Companion

Travelling with

Your Canine Companion

Dachshunds & Kelpies Dachshunds & Kelpies

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We are beyond excited to bring you a whole lot of new feature stories, ti ps and of course our breed profi les.

This issue we have ti ps on saving your pet from potenti al harm and the poisonous foods you should avoid feeding them. For those who have a pet in need of life saving treatment, we cover basic fi rst aid for pets. You never know when you may need it! If you’re planning a road trip with your pooch we also have some great ti ps on travelling with pets.

We have some inspirati onal feature stories, including one on the latest dog sport craze which has re-invented the classic game of fetch. We chat to Australia’s Got Talent Finalist, Matt McLaren, who shares advice on guide dog eti quett e. There is also an interesti ng story on the health benefi ts of pet ownership. Who knew our pets had such an immense impact on our wellbeing!

Last but not least, our breed profi les take an in-depth look at the adorable and comical Dachshund as well as the hardworking Australian Kelpie. If you’re a cat lover, we take a look at the largest domesti c cat breed – the Maine Coon.

We love speaking to pet owners, experts and breeders from around the country. Time aft er ti me we fi nd ourselves hearing from people who have so many stories to share, many of which highlight the vast impact their pet, or involvement with pets, has had on their life. We hope to share with our readers the most capti vati ng stories and news that will inspire and change the habits and lives of pets and their owners.

It is always wonderful to hear from our readers so if you have any thoughts, stories or ideas please get in touch with us on pets@wpco.com.au. Happy reading!

Danielle

Welcome to issue six of every pet lovers’ favourite magazine – Australian Dogs and Pets.

Contact details for your lett ers and pics:Email: pets@wpco.com.au

(Please make sure your pic is at least 400KB in size)Mail: Australian Dogs and Pets,

PO Box 8035, Glenmore Park, NSW, 2745.

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Editor’s Letter

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Your Pets6 Readers’ Stories – wonderful stories from

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6 Reader giveaway

Breed Profi les8 Dachshund – comical and devoted

26 Maine Coon – large cat with a sweet nature

56 Australian Kelpie – hardworking and loyal

Features12 Guide Dog eti quett e

30 Scramble dog sport – the latest craze in dog sports

46 Dogshare – innovati ve service for dog owners

62 Life of a competi ng show dog

70 Health benefi ts of pet ownership

Choose a Pet16 Miniature Pigs – unique and friendly

companions

32 Senegal Parrot – intelligent and social

Tips34 Avoiding poisonous foods

52 Basic fi rst aid for pets

66 Travelling with pets

74 Signs of aff ecti on

Working Pets20 Working dogs

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My Pet76 Meet Sam the wonder dog

Shows78 Pet events – upcoming pet events around

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Book Review80 Book reviews

Regulars3 Editor’s lett er

45 Shopping guide

60 Subscribe now

82 Next issue

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Readers’ StoriesWe love to hear from our readers! Send in your funny, cute or interesting

pet stories to be featured in the next issue of Australian Dogs and Pets. To get in contact either email us at pets@wpco.com.au or post your story to Australian Dogs

and Pets, Woodlands Publishing, PO Box 8035, Glenmore Park NSW 2745

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CadburyIt took Teresa 2 years to convince her husband Joseph to buy a dog.. Since then they’ve never looked back. Cadbury is a pure breed toy poodle. Cadbury is 7mths old, he’s a beautiful gentle natured dog, he loves playing with the kids. Cadbury loves to be cuddled and have his belly tickled. His favourite sleep place is under the lounge.Cadbury is loved by everyone that meets him. His big eyes and soft lush fluffy coat makes it even harder to resist him. He’s given us so much Joy. Cadbury is a valued and cherished member of the Sudulic family.

– Teresa, NSW

AlexAlex the Whippet is a ti mid and gentle boy. Alex is happiest with people and being such a gentle dog, he now goes to school to befriend students who suff er from anxiety. He provides a calming infl uence for them and he is so happy to be out and about. He brings a smile to the faces of all the students and staff !

– Rose, NSW

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