Annual search on for New Zealand’s Top Dog
Entries are open for the 10th annual NZ Top Dog competition. The event is run by Frog Recruitment to celebrate the amazing dogs who brighten our lives, lift our spirits, and make our workplaces and homes better every day. The Wag talks to Frog Recruitment chief executive Shannon Barlow.
Do people really resemble their dogs?
Many dog owners wonder whether they share similarities with their dogs, including characteristics like a calm temperament, a sociable personality or even a bit of stubbornness. The idea that people and dogs resemble each other is not just a joke. In fact, some researchers have explored this question. The Wag speaks to researcher Renata Roma, from the University of Saskatchewan.

Darran the Dogman’s Training Tip:
Darran Rowe has spent over 20 years helping dog owners understand and communicate with their dogs in a way that truly works. As a Master’s student in Clinical Animal Behaviour at Edinburgh University’s Royal (Dick) Veterinary College. He combines cutting-edge scientific research with a compassionate, heart-led approach to training. He shares a training tip with The Wag.


