News & Tips
Dogs of Topflite: introducing our good boys and girls
November 21, 2023
Meet the Topflite Hounds. Learn about their likes, loathes, and most importantly, which Hound treat gets them doing what they're told...
Trick or Treat? What's really in those dog snacks?
October 13, 2023
Health conscious shoppers are accustomed to turning packets over in the supermarket and checking for unrecognisable and often unreadable names, indicating nasty preservatives and additives. Dog owners should do the same.
Why chocolate is bad for dogs
April 03, 2023
Making the distressing discovery that your hound has been wolfing down the Whittakers is almost a rite of passage for dog owners – but what makes choccy no good for them?
New Zealand’s best dog-friendly cafes and bars
December 15, 2022
We asked Hound fans to share your favourite dog-friendly dining spots with us. This list is a work in progress, so if you want to highlight a great ‘yappy hour’ or puppuccino spot somewhere in New Zealand, let us know!
Are you set for a dog-friendly summer?
December 15, 2022
E-scential Workers: Dogs who support conservation efforts
November 24, 2022
With up to 300 million scent receptors, compared to the mere 6 million receptors of a human, dogs can be trained to indicate the presence of a range of biosecurity threats. Meet some of New Zealand
Hound Training Tip #3: Eyes on me
November 17, 2022
Once a dog knows to look at you when you say its name or ask for a ‘watch me’, it’s time to increase the length of time the dog has to look at you before receiving their treat.
How dogs improve our mental health
October 19, 2022