An enchanting pet-friendly road trip through the West Coast’s springtime blooms. Vicki Fox recounts her family’s day trip with their dogs from Stellenbosch to Darling, featuring stops at The Werf Market, Waylands Wildflower Reserve, and Darling Brewery. Her detailed tips, from travel essentials to dog-friendly dining, make this both an inspiring travel story and a practical guide. The tone is light, joyful, and full of appreciation for South Africa’s natural beauty.
Written by Vicky Fox of K9-Adventures Page 18-21 7 Minutes Read Time
Written in Afrikaans, this insightful behavioural guide explores guarding tendencies in dogs. Monique de Jager explains genetic and learned protective instincts, debunking myths that label such behaviour as dominance or aggression. Through practical examples and training techniques like the “jippee-reaksie,” she shows how to manage resource guarding safely and empathetically. It’s a must-read for owners of watchdog breeds, balancing science with compassion.
Written by Monique de Jager Pages 32-34 9 Minutes Read Time
A playful seasonal column from Jock the Mixologist that serves up Halloween-themed pet-safe fun rather than spooky scares. The piece mixes light-hearted anecdotes with practical tips for a pet-friendly Howl-O-ween. Jock peppers the column with personality, comic asides about crab adventures and a couple of quick, safe “mocktail” ideas for owners. The tone is upbeat and reassuring, reminding readers that holiday celebrations can be fun and healthy.
Written by Jock Pawsome's Mom Pages 38-40 3 Minutes Read Time
Canine Genetic Testing The breeding of domesticated dogs has been in practise for thousands of years, however the genetics behind the breeding has not been a factor until recently. Terms