Posts by Marcia Davey

Dogs “turning on” their owners!?

With 3 reported attacks in the space of around as many days in Australia (2 in Sydney), I’m feeling compelled...

Vaccinations vs Puppy School

So your breeder or vet said not to take your puppy out (let alone to puppy school) before their last...

What happens to the dog?

We’ve got to get a bit morbid for a minute. What happens with your pets when you die, or suddenly...

Lessons from Roxy: the power of choice

Roxy was a foster fail, though we say she forced herself upon us. Her lessons are in contrast to Winston’s,...

Lessons from Roxy: Trust

The loss of Roxy has taken a little longer to recover from. For a number of different reasons, not the...

Upcoming Event: Pet Care Panel

Sunday 29th September 2024 at 2:30pm, catch Marcia at the up-coming Pet Care Panel with Dr Vann, Vet Nurse Emma,...

Lessons from Winston: Cues & Context

Winston was a rescue bullmastiff mix from the Animal Welfare League Hawkesbury Valley Branch. My inspiration to learn how to...

The burden of experience

A number of weeks ago, someone I consider a friend was in an horrific car accident. They nearly died. I...

Puppy Pack additional info

Last updated 8 August 2025 We’re having to park this here now due to spam filters becoming more rigorous and...

Incidents and Letters from Council, eek!

I’ve had a bit of this in draft for a long time, and with a post about 2 dogs floating...