A new family.

After a mother Chimpanzee passed away in a zoo, one of the Zoo's employees took her baby Chimp home to raise. Little did he know that his dog, who had also recently given birth, would take the Chimp in as her own with her babies too. It seem she was a little shocked too as to why one of her pups could grab her with his hands!



Lab love.

It's not hard to understand why the Labrador is one of the most popular breed of dogs around. With their friendly, energetic nature they make a perfect family pets.

Originating off the coast in Canada, the Labrador's were taken over to England to be used as hunting dogs. With their excellent talent to retrieve, they would jump off the boats into the cold waters to retrieve what was thrown for them.

These days they are used in many working fields including guide dog training and sniffer dogs.

Their intelligence can cause some issues, though they are very smart and learn quickly if left to their own devices can get bored extremley quickly. This can lead to distructive behaviour , so they do need to be in a highly stimulated environment with plenty to keep them busy.

Labrador's are great not only with humans but other dogs as well, they are extremley social and love the attention. They generally aren't too fussy with their food, more commonly known for eating everything in sight. With this, they do require regular exercise and do have a lot of energy to burn. They can gain weight quite easily and as they are prone to hip dysplasia this then causes problems for their joints as they age.

The beautiful Bella, keeping watch over everything at Dogs Country Club.

This information & more great facts can be found at.

http://www.pedigree.com.au/breeds/?b=117&p=L&pp=



The thing about Cats & Dogs

Cats have staff, Dogs have owners.

Toxic Plants.

It's something that doesn't usually cross our minds, but some common plants around our yards are in fact toxic to our furry friends.

Aloe Vera.

Aloe Vera is harmful to both Dogs and Cats due to the Saponins that it contains. Saponins is the soap like foam the you can see when you crack an Aloe leaf.

Signs of your dog being affected from this can include vomiting, diarrhoea, change in urine colour, depression, weight loss and tremors.

You should consult your vet immediately if you have any concerns.

This information and plenty more helpful tips availble from;

http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison-control/Plants?plant_toxicity=toxic-to-dogs



When Retirement is looming...

Here a Dog's Country Club we understand every dogs has different needs and we cater to meet the individual need of every dog. With this care we can also understand that at the later stages in life, our furry friends needs a little extra TLC. For these reason we have our suites area on the property. Fitted out with the comfort of air conditioning, heating and indoor/outdoor access all throughout the day, our geriatric guests can kick back and laze the day away. Low bedding and K9 grass helps assists in making their stay easy and care free and with this area being strictly for our 'Special Needs' guests, you can be assured their stay will be comfortable and enjoyable.

Jet, relaxing comfortably on the couches in our Suites.

Is grass on your menu?

Many dogs enjoy the taste of grass and it's common to hear of them snacking on it throughout the day. Dogs are Omnivores & most diets available don't meet their needs. To supplement this some dogs will have a bit of  a feast on your turf. Other will eat grass to purge their systems if they have an upset stomach. They will generally swallow without chewing, using the prickly stalks to irritate their stomach lining, causing them to vomit. So if you find small amounts of bile & grass vomit around, it's nothing to be too concerned about - but if it continues, it's always best to consult your vet.

-Dog Behaviour Answer Book 'Arden Moore'.

A True Giant

The Great Dane is a sweet creature but somewhat misunderstood. Although they are a towering breed, reaching up to 86cm, the Dane is a laid back, docile dog. They are affectionate, gentle with children & very much people dogs. Their exercise agenda is average, though they do enjoy it they also love their creature comforts. They require a highly nutritious diet to support their large build but a solid food resigme is required to avoid bloat. Grooming is simple with their short, dence coat and they are a great addition to any family - as long as you can afford to feed a small horse!

Nellie- a regular princess at Dogs Country Club

This information, and many other great facts found in 'Dog Breeds of the World' - Mike Stockman.