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Former Western Bulldogs sharpshooter Tory Dickson is ready to kick goals in the business world after investing in Boutique Fitness Studios, which have acquired exclusive rights to introduce CycleBar, StretchLab and Rumble to Australia and New Zealand.Dickson sat down with AFLPA Content Manager Ben Guthrie to chat about his ownership in the business, his transition from football and his nine-year AFL career that included a famous premiership.Ben Guthrie: Tory, can you give me some insight into Boutique Fitness Studios and how you became involved?Tory Dickson: One of my best mates introduced me to Matt Gordin, the CEO of Boutique Fitness…

A majority (77%) of pet owners are interested in a health reset in 2025 — and nearly as many (69%) are considering one for their pet, too.   A survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners compared pet priorities and spending this year to last. Why the focus on health? The annual survey found that pet parents are taking a proactive stance. Just half of those whose pet experienced an unexpected health event in 2024 were financially prepared for the cost (52%), down from 82% who said the same in 2023. On average, this event cost respondents $560.80. If their pet…

East Asian dog breeds like the Chow Chow are amongst the most ancient breeds of dog and represent a basal lineage of dog evolution. To further investigate the origins of these breeds, a study published in BMC Genomics compares the genome sequences of Chow Chows, gray wolves and other dogs to provide a fascinating insight into the development of East Asian breeds and the distinctive features of the Chow Chow. Davy Falkner 10 Mar 2017 1 The Chow Chow is an East Asian dog breed and one of the first to emerge after the domestication of the dog. It is…

by Lucy Moore | 15 December 2012 The Divinity of Dogs Tell us about your new book The Divinity of Dogs.  The Divinity of Dogs:  True Stories of Miracles Inspired by Man’s Best Friend is about people’s moments of enlightenment with dogs.  It encompasses stories where love, tolerance, comfort, compassion, loyalty, joyfulness, and even death have provided inspirational lessons about life from experiences with dogs.  It is also a memoir. What made you want to collect the stories of peoples’ encounters with dogs? 
It wasn’t until I edited my first book, God Stories, that I realized my personal experience with…

A new national survey of 5,000 U.S. pet owners reveals the growing influence of companion animals on major lifestyle decisions — from skipping vacations to avoiding social engagements — driven by guilt over leaving pets behind.Commissioned by pet-sitting platform TrustedHousesitters, the survey found that 56% of owners travel less since getting a pet, and many are shifting personal priorities to accommodate their animals. Notably, a large share of respondents identified as DINKWAPs — dual income, no kids, with a pet — who treat pets as family members and report high emotional dependence.”We’re seeing a clear cultural shift, particularly among younger,…

Barbra Streisand might not brim with the white-hot cultural relevance she used to, but nobody can deny that she’s a trier. For example, when everyone’s back was turned, she went off and created her very own Black Mirror episode.In her episode, a broken-hearted millionaire realises that she cannot bear to part with her sick dog, so she spends an inordinate amount of money to have it cloned. However, with every passing day, the millionaire realises the futility of her gesture. The clones don’t behave like the original, and the differences between old and new tear at her soul until she…

In film and television, whenever the perspective of a dog is shown, the scene is usually edited to be in black, white, and grey—bright red roses look dull and dark, and fresh-cut grass seems more artificial than natural. But is this common portrayal of a dog’s-eye view true to reality? Is man’s best friend really blind to all color? Well, you might want to call Hollywood to complain, because filmmakers have been getting it all wrong. Dogs do not see in black and white, but they are what we would call “color-blind,” meaning they have only two color receptors (called…

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Animal shelters across the nation are preparing for a surge in lost pets on July 5, as fireworks from Independence Day celebrations often frighten animals into running away. Veterinarians are also experiencing an increase in calls from pet owners seeking advice and anti-anxiety medications to help their pets cope with the loud noises associated with July 4 festivities. “Make sure your dog is microchipped,” advised Tom Dock from Noah’s Animal Hospital, emphasizing the importance of updated contact information to help reunite lost pets with their owners. Pets often exhibit nervous behavior during fireworks and thunderstorms, which can…

A mobile robot made by Boston Dynamics called Spot has been brought to York Minster in collaboration with Historic England. Spot can be remotely piloted, allowing the human operator the chance to assess a building’s condition from a safe distance. Brought to York Minster with the hope of preventing similar events such as the fire in 1984, Historic England says that Spot could help “safeguard” heritage sites. “Spot can handle rough terrain, stairs and can even re-balance if he is knocked over, all of which would be skills needed if responding to a disaster on the scale of the 1984 fire,” a Historic…

Hairless dog breeds are well worth considering if you’d love nothing more than to welcome a canine companion into your family but want to avoid having to spend hours each week vacuuming up all that fur!These dogs might look like a low-maintenance breed, they actually require just as much grooming. However, while their dander and saliva can still trigger allergies in those allergic to dogs, you may find the symptoms to be less severe than if you choose a breed with fur. After all, they’re probably the closest you can get to a hypoallergenic dog breed.If you’re looking for a…