Dogs

Top diet and sleep means more bark

A nearly five-year study of farm dogs in the South Island has given owners and vets a lot to chew on. Annabelle Latz reports.

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Hard- working dog food

Royal Canin Energy 4800 has been developed to support adult working dogs during very long, intense periods of activity.

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Dogs’ day out

The Central Otago club along with the North Otago branch of the NZ Sheep Dog Trials Association held this year’s South Island sheep dog trials in the steep and rocky outcrop country of Earnscleugh Station.

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Working dogs: A tart treat for dogs

There is a saying, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but after turning to pet food production after 50 years of farming, John Newlands may beg to differ.

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Working dogs: Life after the farm

Former working dogs are finding new lives with domestic pet owners after a life of toil on the hills thanks to the work of a former vet nurse. By Rebecca Greaves.

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Working dogs: Easing the burden of injury

Good working dogs are more than trusted companions – they’re valuable team members too. Rebecca Greaves looked at insurance for working dogs. What’s available and is it worth the cost?

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Hooked on dog trialing

A North Canterbury dog trialist is the latest in three generations in the sport. Annabelle Latz reports.

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