Circle of fluff

30/08/2025

Join us today from 3-4 pm at our dog grooming studio at 91 wellington st, St Kilda, for a meet & greet with Dr. Fiona, a qualified Vet and certified dog Trainer who answer your general dog training questions and share her expertise. https://www.instagram.com/drfionadogtraining?igsh=ZWRmOGsxZnhubzIw

Whether you have a new puppy or are facing behavioral challenges, Dr. Fiona offers personalised, in-home training plans across Bayside Melbourne to build a stronger bond between you and your dog.

We will also draw the winner of our August giveaway - a free private training session with Dr. Fiona! All pups will be in the draw!

Come for the community, stay for the expert advice.

Also, Dr Ricky, physiotherapist, https://www.instagram.com/dr.rickyphysiotherapy?igsh=MXd2cTlqdjUxenY5Zg==
will offer complimentary doggie physiology assessments on the spot!

Jade from Toof - https://www.instagram.com/toof.petcare?igsh=MWU1amZmeDlwc2c3MA== will ge offering dental assessments to the dogs present!

You'll have the opportunity to purchase wholesome, home-made doggie treats, pet-friendly plants and aromatherapy pet-safe candles!

Dog portraits and photography also available to order!

This is a FREE event.
Please RSVP (essential).

Email to: [email protected]
T: 0417 518 084

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30/08/2025

Join us on Sunday, August 31st, from 3-4 pm

29/08/2025

Dogs function based on trust, whereas humans are influenced by notifications.

As a Dog Groomer, I recognize two distinct mental operating systems: the human brain and the animal brain.

Humans act as CEOs of their own mental command centers, capable of selecting focus but often sidetracked by notifications and minor inconveniences.

Conversely, dogs rely on humans to oversee their daily routines, including nourishment, exercise, and socialization. Therefore, anxiety or aggression in dogs usually originates from a human-engineered system, such as inadequate socialization, inconsistent training, or past trauma.

The crucial insight is that humans must first master self-regulation before attempting to regulate canine behavior. Dogs' trust is their only currency. Advocate for animals, always. 🐾 🩵

29/08/2025

Unfiltered Living: Dog Hair and Truth Serum

Why life’s messiest moments are also the most meaningful

I’ve always been a dog person. But there were stretches in my life when, for all kinds of reasons, I didn’t have a dog. On the surface, everything looked just right: a spotless home, shoes neatly lined up, floors that stayed clean for days. But inside? It felt... empty as if something vital was missing.

Because for me, life feels whole when it’s shared with a dog.

There’s a certain richness that only dogs bring. The joyful bark that shatters the silence. The paw prints on just-mopped floors. The chewed shoes that used to annoy me but now make me smile.

It wasn't until I made a pivotal decision to integrate dogs not just into my home, but also into my career, that I truly understood what I was missing. Now, I spend my days flat on the ground, camera in hand, trying to capture the perfect shot of a dog sprinting straight toward me, mud flying, tail wagging, heart wide open.

One of my favorite moments defined this new chapter: A Golden Retriever barreling down the beach, ears flapping, heading right for me. I was belly down on the ground with a 75-pound dog running full speed ahead, my giant camera lens focused on his eye. In that split second, I could have shielded my gear from the inevitable splash, but instead, I held for the shot, thinking of nothing else but capturing the moment. My first thought was: Oh no, my lens! But the second I saw the glint in his eyes through the viewfinder, I knew. This was the shot. Not posed, not polished, just real, joyful, splashing magic.

That’s what dogs do. In a world obsessed with filters and polish, they remind us what matters. They don’t care if you’re still in pajamas at 3 PM. They want to be near you, exactly as you are.

And maybe that’s their most incredible gift:
Permission to live unfiltered.

Dogs have been my best teachers. They show me how to be present, how to bounce back, and how to find beauty in imperfection. The magic in photography doesn’t happen when I try to control the dog; it happens when I let the dog lead. That’s when their personalities shine.

This messy, joyful chaos isn't something to fix. It’s something to celebrate.

What’s one messy, hilarious, or unfiltered moment with your dog that you wouldn’t trade for anything? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear it.

🐾Click and FOLLOW for dog advocacy, brand storytelling, and marketing insights because great stories create change!

29/08/2025

🚫 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗔 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Many people add rice to their dog’s meals without really knowing why, often because they’ve seen it listed in commercial dog foods. But here’s the reality:

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 – If your dog is already eating a high-carb diet, adding rice doesn’t improve anything. It’s basically just more filler.

Cheap Ingredient in Kibble – Pet food companies use rice because it is inexpensive compared to animal protein and fat.

Also...
👉 It provides a bulk energy source that helps keep production costs down.
👉 Rice starch helps bind kibble together during the extrusion process.
👉 Rice is easy to digest compared to some other grains.
👉 Consumers often see rice as “healthier” than corn or wheat.
“With brown rice” or “with rice” can make a product sound more premium, even though the nutritional contribution is minimal.

𝗔𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 – Research found that dogs consuming dry dog foods with rice listed as the first or second ingredient had significantly higher hair arsenic levels compared to dogs whose diets contained no rice. Dogs on rice-rich diets showed higher arsenic levels than both non-rice-fed dogs and dogs from other studies.

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀 – Rice adds calories but very few nutrients. If it makes up a big part of the meal, it displaces vital proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals your dog actually needs.

👉 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Rice is a cheap ingredient, often used as a filler in many pet foods, not a functional food for dogs if it's being included in a large portion. If it’s a regular part of your dog’s bowl in a larger amount, they could be missing out on truly essential nutrients.

⭐ Rice as leftovers every now and then isn't a concern.

⭐ A Balanced homemade recipe that uses rice as a moderate portion of the recipe, which isn't being fed every day, isn't a concern.

⭐ Brown & White rice have different nutritional profiles but still shouldn't form a large portion of your dog's regular diet.

⭐ If your dog has an upset tummy, you can swap the typical recommendation of chicken and rice for 50:50 boiled turkey/white fish and pumpkin.

29/08/2025

Sweden has become the first country in the world to achieve 100% cage-free egg production without any legal requirement. This milestone was reached thanks to consumer activism and the efforts of Project 1882, an animal welfare organization. Since 2008, the group has worked with more than 85 companies, urging them to move away from cages and promoting better living conditions for egg-laying hens. As a result, over 17 million hens are now living cage-free in Sweden.

The success shows the power of citizens and consumer influence in creating meaningful change, proving that public pressure and advocacy can drive companies to adopt more humane practices. Project 1882, however, notes that a formal legal ban is still needed to ensure these cage-free standards remain permanent.

29/08/2025

Join us on Sunday, August 31st, from 3-4 pm to meet & greet Dr. Fiona, a qualified Vet and certified dog Trainer!