Author Archive
April, every gardener’s favourite month. Sue McDougall
April is a favourite time of the year for gardeners; the deciduous plants are starting to show fabulous autumn colour and the cooler days are enjoyed by all. Bulbs are in the fridge waiting to be planted and the winter vegies are in the ground. The first planting of seed potatoes have now started to […]
Put a positive spin on anxiety – Karen Phillips
Last month’s article was about how dogs can form both negative and positive associations with something, or even someone, based on a good or bad experience that they have had. Bad experiences can create anxiety in your dog which may escalate if you don’t recognise it and work with him to alleviate what he is […]
Finally, a break from the heat – Sue McDougall
The cooler nights this month allow the garden to get a little reprieve from the late hot days. March is a season of variables; cool days are quickly followed by extremely hot ones. It’s also a time that the garden is most stressed. After surviving a very hot few months it’s just hanging in there […]
Clicker training tricks with dogs – Karen Phillips
Back in the late 1990’s I was fortunate enough to be introduced to “clicker training” by one of my agility friends. At the time, most of us were still using choke chains along with correction based training methods; not because we enjoyed it, rather it was the accepted way of dog training at that time. […]
Lake Kununurra, Discovery Holiday Park, Kununurra
ADDRESS: Lakeview Drive, Kununurra PETS: Dogs welcome in caravan park. SUITABLE FOR: Tents, Caravans and Motor Homes ACCOMMODATION: Cabins FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Boat hire & ramp; Laundry; Pool; Gas BBQ’s; Powered Sites; Pool; Internet; Kiosk. CONTACT DETAILS: Freecall 1800 648 112 or 9168 1031 The Discovery Holiday Park at Lake Kununurra has all the amenities needed to enjoy […]
January 28th, 2013
Banksia Tourist Park
ADDRESS: 219 Midland Road, Hazelmere PETS: Dogs welcome. Conditions apply. Secure dog yard available for use. SUITABLE FOR: Tents, Caravans and Motor Homes ACCOMMODATION: Chalets and cabins (dogs not allowed in accommodation) FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Toilet and showers; Laundry, Gas BBQ’s; Powered Sites; Pool; Internet kiosk. CONTACT DETAILS: 9250 2398 or bookings@banksiatourist.com.au Hazelmere is a tranquil region […]
January 28th, 2013
Toodyay Caravan Park, Toodyay
ADDRESS: Lot 23 Railway Rd, Toodyay PETS: Dogs on leads SUITABLE FOR: Tents, Caravans and Motor Homes OTHER ACCOMMODATION: Self-contained villa and on-site caravans FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Powered sites; Shop; Full amenities; BBQ’s; Swimming Pool; Laundry CONTACT DETAILS: 9574 2612 or general@toodyaycaravanparks.com.au Situated on the banks of the beautiful Avon Valley and home to the blue […]
January 17th, 2013
Prospector’s Rest, Sandstone
ADDRESS: Contact owner for details. PETS: Friendly dogs welcome OTHER ACCOMMODATION: Self-contained house/unit FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Self-contained house with gas bbq and free run area for dogs. CONTACT DETAILS: 0458 856 317 or noelhowson@hotmail.com Sandstone is 742km north-east of Perth via the Great Northern Highway and the town of Mount Magnet. This is a spectacular […]
January 17th, 2013
Mukinbudin Caravan Park, Mukinbudin
ADDRESS: Cruickshank Rd , Mukinbudin WA PETS: Dogs on leads OTHER ACCOMMODATION: Caravan, camping, holiday units, cabins FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Barbecue, Central Dump Point, Drive through caravan sites, Golf, Guest Laundry, Gymnasium, Individual, Sullage, Individual Taps, Internet Access, Lawn Bowls, Outdoor seating, Range of Books, Scenic Drives, Shade, Shared dryer, Shared Iron & Board, Shared Washing […]
January 17th, 2013
Prospector Holiday Park, Kalgoorlie
ADDRESS: 9 Ochiltree St, Kalgoorlie PETS: Pets are welcome OTHER ACCOMMODATION: Tents, Caravans and Motor Homes, Park homes available (no pets in these). FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Full toilet amenities: Laundry; Gas BBQ’s; LPG Refill; Powered Sites; Children’s playground & fenced pool area; High speed wireless internet. Tourist information and booking assistance available on site. CONTACT DETAILS: […]
