DOOG Blog

As the weather cools down in our part of the world it's a great time to get out for a day trip on the hiking trails with your dog. Autumn is the perfect time of year for long walks in the bush as it's not too hot, there is less chance of seeing snakes and a lot less insects and creepy crawlies around.  Here our some tips to getting the most out of a hike and bush walk with your pet.  Research dog friendly trails and tracks.  Unfortunately a lot of the nice hikes and trails are in national parks where dogs are not welcome....

Well it's that time of year again here in Sydney, the weather is cooling down and the emails are starting to pile in reminding me to sign up for the series of running events coming up in the Autumn and Winter. This year I'm feeling a little less motivated as I won't have my training buddy to run along beside me.  At his last vet check up we were told Wilbur's half marathon training days are over. Sadly, he's moving into his senior years and is developing arthritis in his back legs. It made me realise how much I enjoyed having him by...

  Dogs Name: Zeus Hometown: Port Hueneme, CA Breed: Labrador Retriever My naughtiest habit is... Stealing socks from the laundry basket and even stealing them right off of people's feet! If I wasn't a dog i would be.... A baby tiger because we're both very playful and can play for hours and hours. I love to eat ...: EVERYTHING! especially table scraps, but my favorite thing to eat is ice cream! Zeus, you have such a cool name and it looks like you have a pretty cool lifestyle in California cruising around in your convertible there!  This week you have...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOOG! It started with a walk in the park in 2007 and this week at DOOG we are pretty proud and excited to be celebrating our 10th year in business.   Inspired by Molly the duck toller on a walk in inner city Sydney, we never imagined that a little idea we brainstormed that day would turn into a successful international business and be going strong 10 years down the track. .  To our wonderful customers, we just want to say that we truly appreciate each and every one of you. We still get so much joy in seeing you and your...

Each week, we will showcase and share the story of a new dog from around the world. From the Cavaliers of California to the Bulldogs of Bondi, each dog featured will have a unique little personality and story to tell. Featured dogs will receive a new DOOG collar for their efforts! Want to tell your dog's story? Just fill in the form below, keep your answers as fun and humorous as possible and include a beautiful, creative photo of your dog enjoying the great outdoors for the best chance to be featured. The better the photo, the more chance your dog will be chosen. ...